TRIO Blog // Parkinson’s Disease

Dysphagia refers to any condition that involves the difficulty in chewing and/or swallowing food or liquids. Dysphagia is caused, in many cases, by conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, and other neurological illnesses such ALS, MS, and Dementia. These conditions can weaken the muscles within...

Speech Therapy is often considered to be a type of treatment that focuses on conditions that involve someone’s ability to speak. However, Speech Therapy helps to treat many health conditions and disorders such as: Dementia Brain Tumors Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) or Stroke ...

Frozen Shoulder - A Common Shoulder Injury Condition   What exactly is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen Shoulder or Adhesive Capsulitis is inflammation and scarring of the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint. The shoulder, itself, is a ball-and-socket joint. The round head of the upper arm bone (humerus) fits into...

Parkinson’s Speech Therapy Treatment Works!   Speech Language Pathologists do more than just help children say their “R’s” correctly! The essence of Speech Therapy is to help a person be the best communicator possible. Therefore, Parkinson’s Speech Therapy plays a vital role helping those with Parkinson’s Disease...

Parkinson’s Disease, a condition affecting the mind and body, has historically been treated solely as a motor disorder. When providing Parkinson’s Disease treatment, Occupational Therapists have traditionally addressed areas such as self-care, handwriting, and getting around a person’s everyday environment. Unfortunately, referrals for Occupational Therapy...

People with Parkinson’s Disease are living longer and better lives through physical therapy intervention. While physical therapy cannot cure Parkinson’s, but it can most certainly help a person compensate for and even improve changes brought about by the condition. The primary signs and symptoms of...