Good Samaritan now offers new treatment for Parkinson’s – Terre Haute Tribune Star

Good Samaritan at Vincennes is now offering a new treatment for Parkinsons disease.Physical therapistJoy Uy andoccupational therapistJames Schenk of Good Samaritan are certified providers for this Parkinsons treatment program.

LSVT is a new approach to treatment of Parkinsons disease involving the concept of neuroplasticity, the brains ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. This approach aims to address the internal aspects of Parkinsons disease symptoms, leading to significant functional movements.

There are two sections of LSVT, BIG and LOUD. LSVT BIG is a standardized treatment protocol, which is customized to the unique goals of each patient including both gross and fine motor skills. LSVT LOUD is customized to the unique communication goals of each person across a range of disease severity and communication impairments.

Over the last 25 years, the National Institutes of Health have been researching and developing LSVT BIG and LOUD to help treat patients with symptoms associated with Parkinsons disease.

Uy says she and Schenk are currently utilizing the LSVT treatment protocol to manage the symptoms of Parkinsons patients in Good Samaritans Rehabilitation Center.

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