The Parkinson-plus conditions need a different playbook.
PSP, MSA, CBD, and Lewy Body Dementia share symptoms with Parkinson's but progress differently and respond less to traditional PD treatments. Our specialized in-home rehab is built for exactly that.
What is atypical Parkinsonism?
Atypical Parkinsonism, also known as Parkinson's Plus syndromes, refers to neurologic conditions that share symptoms with Parkinson's disease but progress differently and often respond less to traditional Parkinson's treatments.
These conditions require a specialized rehabilitation approach to manage symptoms, maintain mobility, and improve daily function, with care that adapts as quickly as the condition does.
The four types of atypical Parkinsonism.
Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)
Affects movement, balance, and autonomic functions like blood pressure, digestion, and bladder control. Includes Parkinsonian (MSA-P) and cerebellar (MSA-C) subtypes.
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Affects eye movement, balance, and posture. Its hallmark is difficulty looking down, which drives early and severe backward falls.
Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD)
A rare disease causing asymmetric movement impairment and cognitive decline, including the "alien limb" phenomenon, where a limb moves involuntarily.
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)
Combines Parkinsonian movement symptoms with early cognitive decline, fluctuating attention, and visual hallucinations.
How exercise & therapy can help.
Because atypical Parkinson's conditions progress more rapidly than PD, our therapy prioritizes safety and function at every stage:
- Fall prevention & balance training to reduce early and severe falls.
- Gait training & mobility support to improve walking and prevent shuffling and freezing.
- Postural control & core strength to combat stiffness and instability.
- Assistive-device training for safe use of walkers, canes, and wheelchairs.
- Referral to swallowing & speech support for difficulties common in PSP, MSA, and CBD.
- Adaptive strategies for daily activities and independence at home.
Programs for atypical Parkinsonism.
From self-paced online classes to one-on-one in-home therapy. No contracts, cancel anytime.
Online Exercise Program
- 7-day free trial.
- Personalized schedule with clear instructions, followed in our app.
- Pre-recorded video exercise classes at various levels.
- Focused on walking, cognition, strength, and balance.
- Ask questions to a PT with expertise in atypical PD care.
Recommended for individuals able to stand · cancel anytime.
Atypical Parkinson's Program
$700/mo — 4 sessions · $1,300/mo — 8 sessions
- What it is. Personalized in-home PT improving walking, balance, mobility, strength, and functional independence.
- Who it's for. Any stage of the journey, from newly diagnosed to many years out.
- Includes. Gait retraining, balance recovery, mobility, equipment ordering, and pain management.
May be covered under insurance · cancel anytime.
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