Parkinson’s Disease in Lee’s Summit
Speech can also be affected with Parkinson’s Disease becoming slurred and slow due to poor activation of the mouth, tongue and throat muscles. In addition, eating and drinking can become challenging due to difficulty with swallowing. Symptoms may also include difficulty with writing, becoming illegible or very small.
How Therapy Helps Parkinson’s in Lee’s Summit & Lakewood
Physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy are essential therapies for people with Parkinson’s Disease. While there is no cure for Parkinson’s Disease currently, a tremendous amount can be done to improve one’s function and maintain gains. In coordination with your physician, rehabilitation focuses on improving movement, safety, independence with activities, transfers, cognitive and speech / swallowing. physical therapists focus on improving range of motion, strength, stamina, safety with transfers from low surfaces, posture and movement in patients with Parkinson’s.
Occupational therapists focus on movements of the upper extremities, cognitive improvements, coordination with dressing and caring for oneself, and adaptions to be independent as possible with daily living activities. Speech therapists focus on improving speech, safety with eating / drinking, cognitive abilities and improving writing. It is important to note that our rehabilitation professionals work together as a team to help you reach goals along with family training for attaining maximum independence.
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Tom C
“My entire family has been treated by the team at Hill Pro-Motion over the last few years. We have found them to be compassionate, talented and conscientious about being on time but not rushing through anything. I would give them 10 Stars if I could. We have been treated for chronic back pain, injuries, post surgery, both chronic and acute situations. Although we each came with referrals from different doctors they listened to our symptoms and complaints and then examined us and then came up with a treatment plan to address all of our needs. I felt part of my diagnosis was incorrect and I told Zac what I felt was going on and he told me they would work on treating what I thought was wrong along with my other issues. In just a couple of treatments I could see real improvement and was eventually pain free. My 88 year old father had been treated elsewhere for knee problems and didn’t seem to be improving. I had him transfer to see Zac for a new evaluation and treatment and he quickly began to see improvement. There are lots of choices for physical therapy around town but no one else is more professional yet personable or holds themselves to a higher level of treatment with expectation of patient improvement. I wholeheartedly recommend the folks at Hill Pro-Motion Physical Therapy.”
Lacey B
“I have a chronic health condition that impacts my daily life and I have worked with several physical therapists before with little results. Hill Pro-Motion is just different. I already feel stronger and have a hope for the future like I haven’t in a long time. Thank you Hill Pro-Motion!”