Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's Disease is a disorder of the brain characterized by shaking as well as problems with coordination, movement and walking. The disease is associated with a part of the brain that controls movement. Often, the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease are exacerbated by a stressful event such as surgery or hospital confinement.

The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) recognizes that the Parkinson's patient has, historically, been greatly underserved in terms of rehabilitative therapies. Therefore, RIC has designed a comprehensive program to address the patient's full range of medical issues. Services options include inpatient, outpatient and day rehabilitation.

Individualized treatment plans provide swallowing assessments and therapy, speech and language pathology and nutritional counseling as well as various therapies to support ambulation, balance and performance of daily activities.

RIC's Main Campus works in conjunction with medical specialists at Northwestern Memorial Hospital to treat the medically complex patient's needs, with the goal being to effectively treat both primary rehabilitative needs, as well as any symptoms related to the disease.

Comprehensive Parkinson's Disease rehabilitation services are offered at several RIC locations. For more information, call our Toll Free Referral and Information Line: 1-800-354-REHAB (7342), or visit the locations page of our Web site.