Good Sam treating Parkinson’s with LSVT

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Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes has joined the movement for what is thought by many in the field of physical medicine to be the finest treatment for Parkinson’s disease to date. Joy Uy, Physical Therapist and James Schenk, Occupational Therapist of Good Samaritan are certified providers for this Parkinson’s treatment program. LSVT is a relatively new approach to treatment of Parkinson’s disease involving the concept of neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to re-organize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. This approach aims to address the “internal” aspects of Parkinson’s disease symptoms, leading to significant functional movements. Uy says she and Schenk are currently utilizing the LSVT treatment protocol to manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s patients in Good Samaritan’s Rehabilitation Center.