Community Wellness Physical Therapy Programs, LSVT BIG (Physical Therapy), LSVT LOUD (Speech Therapy), and Other Therapy Programs

Exercise Program · Worcester, MA, United States

Rehabilitation Programs (Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy) Exercise and rehabilitation are an important part of care for the person living with Parkinson’s. There are a number of programs designed especially for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. This is a partial list of evidence based programs that have been shared with us. APDA supports a national exercise and therapy helpline. To speak with a physical therapist, call 888-606-1688 or email them at rehab@bu.edu. For more information, please visit www.bu.edu/neurorehab. Community Wellness Physical Therapy Programs, LSVT BIG (Physical Therapy), LSVT LOUD (Speech Therapy), and Other Therapy Programs Community Wellness Physical Therapy Programs for individuals with Parkinson’s disease are now offered in several Massachusetts communities. The Wellness Program is designed to help individuals with Parkinson’s disease living in the community learn to manage their health more effectively in order to improve day-to-day functioning and quality of life. Under the guidance of licensed physical, occupational, and speech therapists, participants will learn exercises and a problem solving approaches to managing daily mobility, self-care, and communication issues which often interfere with function and quality of life. These programs have been developed from a model established at Boston University Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Healthcare professionals from interested agencies collaborate and receive intensive training by staff from Boston University’s Sargent College and the BU Department of Neurology. These initiatives are supported in part by the American Parkinson Disease Association. LSVT BIG® and LSVT LOUD® are intensive therapy programs administered to an individual with Parkinson’s by a rehabilitation specialist ( PT, OT, Speech). To learn more about these programs, visit http://www.lsvtglobal.com/. SPEAK OUT!® is an evidence-based program and therapeutic approach developed by Parkinson Voice Project that combines education, individual speech therapy, and ongoing group sessions to help people with Parkinson’s improve their speech and voice. To learn more or find a local therapist, visit https://www.parkinsonvoiceproject.org/providers.aspx. Virtual – University of Massachusetts Amherst This wellness group, supported by a grant from the American Parkinson Disease Association Massachusetts Chapter, will focus on techniques and education for improving and strengthening your communication, cognition, and swallowing skills. This group is led by Lisa Sommers, MA, CCC-SLP (a LSVT certified instructor), and a group of graduate students from UMass Amherst’s Center for Language, Speech, and Hearing. Contact Lisa Sommers for more information about dates and times. This program is being delivered virtually. Location: At Home, via ZoomContact: Lisa Sommers, 413-545-4010 Attleboro, MA – LSVT® LOUD Program at Sturdy Memorial Hospital Lee Silverman’s Voice Treatment LOUD (LSVT® LOUD) is an intensive, evidence-based speech therapy program. All speech therapists are certified through LSVT Global, which includes extensive training and examination. This treatment approach has been validated to drastically improve voice loudness/quality. For more information or to schedule an appointment:Contact: Sturdy Memorial Hospital Parkinson’s Program Speech TherapyTimes: By Appointment OnlyPhone: 508-236-7380

Rehabilitation Programs (Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy) Community Wellness Physical Therapy Programs, LSVT BIG (Physical Therapy), LSVT LOUD (Speech Therapy), and Other Therapy Programs Virtual – University of Massachusetts Amherst Attleboro, MA – LSVT® LOUD Program at Sturdy Memorial Hospital Agawam, MA – LSVT® BIG and Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery Boston, MA – Community Wellness Program at Boston University Sargent College Boston, MA – Speech & Language Assessments at Boston University Sargent College Boston, MA – LSVT® LOUD Program at Boston Medical Center

• Website: https://www.apdaparkinson.org/community/massachusetts/resources-support-ma/wellness/
• Email: rehab@bu.edu
• Address: Worcester, MA, United States

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