Multidisciplinary approach to Parkinson's disease

Multidisciplinary Approach to Parkinson’s disease

MetroRehab Hospital offers a tailored approach to understanding the needs of patients with Parkinson’s disease, and individualised therapy programs are designed. These include:

» Music Therapy – Techniques such as rhythmic auditory stimulation are used to improve the quality of movement.

» PD Warrior® program – MetroRehab is proudly licenced to offer this form of exercise therapy, which is designed to enhance movement in order to make everyday activities easier.

» Speech Therapy – Based on the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) principles which improve breathing and control of the voice box so that speech is easier to understand.

» Hydrotherapy – These sessions take place in our 34’ heated pool.

» Occupational Therapy – Looks at the ability to manage everyday activities, cognitive changes and fine motor ability such as writing.

» Clinical Psychology

» Physiotherapy

» Dietetics

For more information on Parkinson’s disease therapy at MetroRehab, contact 02 8585 4900.

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