Patient Care
Physical Therapy
The most important goal of physical therapy is to develop healthy habits of movement and alignment for every day tasks so that the patient can more effectively 'DO LIFE'.
Upon evaluation, the physical therapist along with the patient will prioritize the major problems that interfere with the patient's quality of life. The therapist may then teach the patient movement strategies to facilitate smooth and efficient function for walking, transfers, and balance. A home program may be instructed with exercises for strengthening and stretching.
Check out our weekly Gait and Balance Classes open to the public.
Meet our Physical Therapist, Marilyn Basham:
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Marilyn Basham, registered Physical Therapist, has over 25 years of experience in caring for patients with neurological diseases. She holds certifications in Proprioceptive Neurological Facilitation (PNF) and Neurological Development Technique (NDT), and is a registered Yoga Instructor. Ms. Basham has several years experience working specifically with patients having Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders. Ms. Basham also serves as the Outreach Coordinator for patient education at the Parkinson's Institute. |