Rehab
Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute - Little Rock
Parkinson's
Parkinson's
disease is a slowly progressing neurologic disorder experienced
by over 1,000,000 people in the United States. It is more prevalent
in males than in females. Although the exact cause of the disease
is unknown, the symptoms are the result of the reduction of an important
brain neurotransmitter called dopamine. Dopamine is a chemical critical
to human movement. It enables us to coordinate our muscles smoothly,
precisely and without unwanted movement.
The cardinal symptoms of Parkinson's disease are tremors or shaking,
particularly in the hands; slowness of movement; stiffness, including reduced facial expressions;
and, often in the later stages, very poor balance. General muscle
weakness and reduced endurance, due to decreased activity, are also
problems with Parkinson's disease.
At Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute
we believe that, although there is currently no cure for Parkinson's
disease, there are therapeutic interventions, along with proper
medications, which can improve the quality of life for individuals
afflicted with this disease. Each patient will receive a variety
of rehabilitation services and interventions specific to their individual
needs.
The following are among the special programs offered at BHRI:
Patients may be referred to BHRI by a physician, family member,
friend or self-referral. A screening examination may be conducted
prior to admission. The cost of treatment is covered as any hospitalization
by Medicare, Medicaid, Workers' Compensation and private insurance
carriers. For additional information on how to begin the admission
process, or to schedule a tour, please call 501-202-7011 or 1-888-B-A-P-T-I-S-T.