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Parkinson’s Disease and Rehabilitation

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder where brain cells that make dopamine, or neurons that control movement, are affected. This can cause symptoms like shaking, tremors, muscle stiffness, and difficulty with balance and walking.

Research has shown that a combined focus on medical management and intensive rehabilitation can dramatically improve function and quality of life for individuals living with Parkinson’s.

At ClearSky Elwood-St. Joseph, we offer specialized rehabilitation to help patients live with more confidence and independence. Our interdisciplinary healthcare team customizes care plans with patients and their families to best manage and control symptoms, including:

• Muscle tone and tremor management
• Posture, balance, and walking
• Speed of movements
• Fatigue and endurance
• Swallowing issues
• Communication, voice, and speech impairments
• Impaired memory, problem-solving, and behavior
• Self-care skills, such as feeding and dressing
• Bowel and bladder training
• Depression management