Our program is individualized and focused on your specific goals! We use evidence based approach that is focused on improving and maintaining your movement and function.
The typical program includes:
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A 4-8-week integrated and intensive program.
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Individualized frequency of each discipline, depending on your needs. Most people need 2-3x/week of Physical and Occupational therapy and 3x/week for Speech therapy
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We create a transition plan to specialized wellness services, personal training, and/or group fitness at the end of the program for lifelong maintenance.
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We typically set up a 6 month check up to assist you in maintaining your function and adjust your program as needed.
Physical therapy focuses on:
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Aerobic exercise and high intensity intervals: Graded exercise and training for brain health
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Movement training to improve size and power of movement with a focus on function and everyday activities
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Vestibular rehabilitation and vision training as needed to help with balance and dizziness
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Motor control training to restore automatic and fluid movements with increased speed and size
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Functional training to return to your life goals
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Dual task training: To access automatic movement pathways in the brain.
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Strengthening with a focus on improving speed and movement size
Occupational therapy focuses on:
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Lifestyle interventions, which include:
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Sleep: sleep induction, stimulus control, and sleep compression.
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Routine/time management: discussions on how to put systems in place to reduce overwhelm, or how to have a health-promoting daily rhythm.
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Eating routine: For adequate hydration, nutrition, and blood glucose regulation.
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Physical activity: To build a sustainable, realistic routine that you enjoy.
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Coping strategies: To build a personalized list of nervous system regulation strategies.
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Mindfulness training: To practice and record personalized audio for guided imagery, body scan, and other mindfulness strategies.
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Movement training to improve size and power of movement with a focus on function and everyday activities
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Sensorimotor training for activities of daily living including dressing, meal preparation and anything you enjoy doing throughout your day
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Fine motor retraining: For activities of daily living (especially handwriting, typing, buttoning), chores, and other functional tasks.
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Speech Therapy may focus on:
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Improving voice volume and quality
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Addressing any swallowing concerns
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Lifestyle interventions, which include:
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Brain training for cognitive changes
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Routine/time management: discussions on how to put systems in place to reduce overwhelm, or how to have a health-promoting daily rhythm.
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