For my torn hamstring muscle, I located a PT center that had a couple LSVT and Loud certified therapists. I mentioned when I booked the appointment that I had PD though my immediate priority was the hamstring recovery. At the first session I was clear about having PD and explained how that might be affecting the orthopedic aspect of things. Since then the PT who has been in charge of my care is one of their LSVT and Loud certified ones, and that has made a huge difference. She can distinguish between Parkinson's issues and the muscle recovery problems. I'm very grateful to have gotten into this situation.

As a physical therapist, I would say that for a hamstring tear that an orthopedic therapist would be the most helpful. However, as you continue your therapy journey, I would encourage you to continue to work with a therapist who is either LSVT BIG or PWR certified.

I have started a Facebook group that I will post weekly exercise videos for people with Parkinson's and help them with their movement journey.

If you're interested you can check it out here

https://www.facebook.com/groups/deltastarpwr/?r...

LSVT is phenomenal! A certified PD therapist is the key.

My experience was true serendipity. After a hospitalization following several others,the home health care team agreed I needed more. Our local therapy site has two
PD certified LSVT therapists It is an intense 4 x a week 4 week program. It has made a world of difference for me . Even before POTs and PD diagnosis I was a klutz. I have learned how to get past freezing gait, orthostatic tremor , position my body and how to use my walker to
my best advantage. I still do P T twice a week and schedule exercises every day. My therapist frequently revisits the Big exercises when she can se I am struggling.
My wish for you is to
find a similar program with a truly dedicated staff.
Thea

It was a sort of a package deal. Here in AZ we have a huge othopedic group called TOCA., THE ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC ASSOCIATION THAT HAS DOCTORS, PAs, PTs, ORTHOPEDIC DEVICES. DID YOU OTHOPEDIST make a suggestion to you of where to go? Is it an orthopedic matter? Do you have a pcp( primary care physician?) Or perhaps an nternist who can help you make these hard decisions? I think that's the best way to proceed.
Good luck .
Love,
Jeri