Our comprehensive Parkinson’s disease service can help you manage your ongoing symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and our highly qualified care givers will be with you every step of the way throughout your journey.
Parkinson's services at St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital
St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital provides one of the most comprehensive Parkinson’s disease services in Melbourne.
We offer a variety of services and programs to meet the needs and lifestyles of people with Parkinson’s disease.
Our goal is to assist you in managing your everyday routines so that you may continue to live independently and accomplish the things you enjoy.
Our daily Parkinson’s rehabilitation services may include:
medication management
hydrotherapy
music for wellness workshops
art therapy
speech therapy
Our team leads specialist rehabilitation programs, supported by their expertise in Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.
A six-week program consisting of exercise, voice therapy, activity practise and formal education from a wide range of health professionals, to assist with the management of Parkinson’s disease. Following completion of the program, patients may choose to participate in Proactive Parkinson’s for weekly longer-term maintenance and management of Parkinson’s side-effects.
A weekly maintenance program for Parkinson’s patients, addressing the ongoing management of speech and movement issues. Participation is subject to the completion of the Parkinson’s Program and will allow patients to manage their symptoms and optimise their quality of life for the long term.
LSVT® – Lee Silverman Voice Treatment, is a popular program to support patients with Parkinson’s diseases. LSVT® is an intensive, evidence-based program that has shown to improve patients' language and voice capabilities.
LSVT LOUD® provides patients with skills and tools to improve and manage the speech-related side effects of Parkinson’s disease. The program retrains the brain to be more aware of voice volume and assists with communication issues. These vocal strategies are evidenced-based and effectively strengthen the voice box and speech system.
A maintenance group therapy program, supporting the skills and lessons learnt in the foundation program LSVT LOUD®, addressing ongoing speech issues for the longer-term.
The LSVT BIG® intensive amplitude-based exercise program is designed to help people with Parkinson’s disease improve their motor function including:
Walking faster with bigger steps
Improved balance
Increased trunk flexibility
LSVT BIG® retrains the brain so that movements become bigger to assist with everyday activities. The evidenced-based program helps train fine and gross motor skills to increase mobility, balance and posture.
A maintenance group therapy program, supporting the skills and lessons learnt in the foundation program LSVT BIG®.
Support services
Our pastoral services team are available to support you during your inpatient stay and provide counselling, spiritual and emotional guidance, and comprehensive bereavement support.
If you require further emotional or mental health support, St John of God Langmore Centre is located in Berwick and offers specialist inpatient and outpatient care.
If you are interested in participating in one of our Parkinson’s rehabilitation programs, please speak with your GP or medical specialist about a referral.
A referral is required for admission to our inpatient services or outpatient programs. You can access specialist allied health appointments without a referral through our Active Health and Wellbeing program.
Private health insurance is required for admissions. We also accept approved claims through TAC, WorkCover and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA). Self-funded options are also available.
Referrals
Patients may be referred directly to us using our referral form.
Contact us
If you would like to learn more about our Parkinson’s programs or discuss whether a program may be right for you, please contact our team.
St John of God Health Care private hospitals provide benefits that include reduced wait times for surgery, your choice of specialist, and access to high-quality, compassionate care.
We provide a range of ways to pay for your treatment.
Your private health insurance may cover some or most of your hospital costs, depending on your policy.
Contact your health insurer to understand your level of cover, and whether your policy is subject to additional fees such as a hospital excess or other ‘out-of-pocket’ expenses.
Before you are admitted to hospital you will be provided with the estimated costs of your care. You will be asked to acknowledge these estimates during the admissions process so it is important to understand these documents.
