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Parkinson’s Disease is a disorder that affects movement over a gradual period of time. It starts very slow, gradually worsening over time. Over 200,000 people are affected by Parkinson’s Disease and many people start to notice the symptoms as tremors happening in their hands. As many people suffer from Parkinson’s there are various ways to treat it and to help gain your controlled movement back. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of Long Island provide Parkinson’s Rehabilitation on Long Island. Voted Best Pain Management Physician on Long Island, we are experts at coordinating care, keeping patients at the center of treatment.
Challenges of Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s is viewed as a life-changing disease. It targets a specific part of the brain called substantia nigra. The cause is unknown, but what is known is the effect it will have on your body and then can lead to other causes of downfall to other movements in your body. Other than the obvious tremors and balance problems there are many emotional and physical toll it will have on you. Some of the challenges are:
- Your movement and balance will be off causing mundane tasks to be difficult
- Your speech will often be slurred or hard to understand with stutters
- The tightness of your limbs
- Depression
- Chewing or swallowing
- Sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleepwalking
Treatment of Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s although life altering is manageable with the right treatment. After your doctor diagnoses you with Parkinson’s your doctor will prescribe some treatments. Medications include dopamine pills like Levodopa and others. Other recommended treatments include motor movement physical therapy, which helps to strengthen specific parts of your body that have been affected. Aerobics, yoga and various lifestyle changes are also recommended through the recovery process. Although it is still suggested to speak to your doctor and see how they can help you.
Parkinson’s Rehabilitation on Long Island
At Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of Long Island, our physicians specialize in Parkinson’s Rehabilitation on Long Island. They offer a number of therapies that will help combat the challenges of Parkinson’s. We want to help you regain your life back and live to your full potential. Schedule an appointment to see how we can help you.
Telephone No.(631) 300-0797