Parkinson's Disease

Physiatry at Washington Health Medical Group in Fremont

Parkinson’s disease is a central nervous system disorder. This condition causes changes in movement and may also cause symptoms such as tremors, slowness of movement, imbalance, and stiffness. A Fremont physiatrist from Washington Health Medical Group can help you manage this condition and find effective means of coping with the results of Parkinson’s disease through a multi-disciplinary treatment plan tailored to your needs and situation.

Parkinson’s Disease Rehabilitation

Your rehabilitation doctor at Washington Health Medical Group can walk you through the options available to you for managing Parkinson’s disease. Our team of doctors can evaluate your needs and goals in order to come up with a tailor-made treatment plan.

Aspects of your treatment plan, as overseen by your physiatrist at WHMG, may include all or some of the following:

• Speech / language pathology
• Outpatient rehabilitation program encompassing movements and exercises designed to increase balance, endurance, coordination, and strength
• Occupational therapy
• Inpatient rehabilitation program