Locate a PT
Locating a physical therapist who specializes in Parkinson’s can be challanging. Presented on this page is a listing of resources which can help you find physical therapists.
1. The American Parkinson’s Disease Association National Resource Center for Rehabilitation is based at Boston University’s Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and puts you in contact with a licensed physical therapist who can answer questions about exercise, provide information about programs in your area, and supply free educational materials about the benefits of exercise for people with PD. CALL 888-606-1688 or click here for their website. They maintain a listing of physical therapists nation wide who are knowledgeable in Parkinson’s disease.
2. The National Parkinson’s Foundation has a website which allows you to search for physical therapists or other health care professionals by zip code: click here. For someone who doesn’t use a computer very often it can be hard to find the information on this site since you have to click on the ‘up/down’ arrow and then select ‘local resources’ before you can begin your search for health professionals by zip code.
3. LSVT BIG is an exercise training program offered by physical or occupational therapist which has been found to be beneficial in improving Parkinson’s symptoms. There is an address listing of therapists who are certified in this type of training. Click here to find a therapist near you.
4.The American Physical Therapy Association has a listing of therapists ‘Find a PT‘ with various expertise and you can search under ‘neurologic’ expertise. It will give you a listing of therapists close to you by zip code. Once the names further present themselves on the listing you can see if they specifically specialize in PD. The ‘Find a PT’ listing is comprehensive but is not specific to therapists with Parkinson’s. Click here.