RMC Therapy Services are certified in treating individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Our providers in Physical Therapy and Speech therapy are certified in two different types of treatments.
Physical Therapy: LSVT BIG®
LSVT BIG® is a treatment that focuses on training people with Parkinson disease (PD) to use their body more normally. It’s an intensive, effective, one-on-one treatment created to help people with PD and other neurological conditions.
Our Therapists Address:
- Walking
- Balance
- Dressing
- Job-Related Tasks
- Getting up from low surfaces
- Any task that the patient has found difficult to perform and would like to improve
One Month Program
- One-Hour Sessions
- Four sessions per week
- Four weeks in a row
- Daily Homework & Carryover exercises
Speech Therapy: SPEAK OUT!®
SPEAK OUT!® is a program within the Parkinson Voice Project’s therapy program. This program runs a Parkinson’s specific clinic and trains speech-language pathologists around the globe. Our speech therapists are trained in their SPEAK OUT!® program which focuses on individual speech therapy sessions.
Program Details:
- 45 Minute Sessions (12 Total)
- Patient & speech therapist complete speech, voice, and cognitive exercises
- Specialized workbook provided by the Parkinson Voice Project
Our Therapists Address:
- Improving your speech
- Speaking more clearly
- Speaking with increased volume
- Speaking with increased confidence
- Helps with cognition and memory
Contact Info
If you or someone you know has Parkinson’s disease and would benefit from these therapy treatments, talk to your primary healthcare provider. These programs require a provider referral.
If you have any questions about these programs you can contact RMC Therapy Services:
Manchester
709 W. Main St. I Therapy Services Department-Parking Lot 2, Entrance C-Elevator access, Parking Lot 1, Entrance B
563-927-7322
Monday-Friday: 7AM-5PM