Learn to self-manage your pain in Parkinson's disease
Are you finding that chronic pain from Parkinson’s disease is interfering with your daily life and mobility? You’re not alone-pain is one of the most common and disruptive symptoms of Parkinson’s, often making it harder to move, stay active, and enjoy the things you love.
Discover PD Powerup-a comprehensive group program designed to help you self-manage pain without medication. Through pain neuroscience education, movement exploration, and mind-body relearning, you’ll gain practical tools to reduce pain and improve your mobility and quality of life. Each session is tailored to your unique needs and personal goals, so you can take charge and live more fully.
Why PD Powerup?
Pain is one of the most common non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s, affecting up to 80% of people with PD. Yet, it’s often overlooked and undertreated, leading to unnecessary challenges in daily life. At BeyondRehab, we’re dedicated to changing that. PD PowerUp takes a unique, non-pharmacological approach, empowering you to actively manage your pain and improve your quality of life through education, movement, and personalized support.
Goals
Our program aims to provide patients with the skills, knowledge, and behavioral changes necessary to:
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Learn practical ways to manage pain using pain neuroscience and mind-body tools.
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Take an active role in your physical and emotional well-being
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Improve independence and participation in daily activities
Outcomes
Empowering pain understandings: Learn to effectively interpret the pain and factors influencing pain experience, increased confidence, and autonomy in managing pain.
Active coping skills: Shift of health and well-being responsibility from health care professionals and therapists to the person.
Re-engage in life activities: Facilitate gradual increase in movement and engagement, decrease fear of activity, and increase in perceived control.
Return to a productive life while actively managing persistent pain in Parkinson's.
Week1:
Learn about Pain
Better understanding of pain neuroscience, deconstructing the pain experience, pain beliefs, ways to optimize neuroplasticity and engaging in grounding practice.
WEEK2:
Re-connect & Re-train
Engage in sensory training and gradual movement, while exploring mind-body relearning techniques to build awareness and confidence with the right exercise dosage for Parkinson’s.
WEEK3:
Flare-up pain & freezing management
Understanding and discovering the potential causes, triggers, and effective strategies to manage it.
WEEK4:
Re-engage
Explore ways to advance your skills sets, task specific strengthening, and community integration to facilitate return to a higher level of function.
Key Features
How to Register?
To better provide you information on whether this program is suitable for you, please connect with us on a Free Discovery Call.
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How is the program delivered?Our program is delivered virtually, allowing you to access it from the comfort of your home, no matter where you are.
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Is there any financial support available?This program is provided free of cost to all the Hawaii residents. This program is supported by a community grant from the Parkinson's Foundation.
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Who is eligible for the program?The program is designed for individuals with Parkinsons and are seeing some of the issues related with Parkinsons. Feel free to connect with us to see if this is a suitable program for your underlying conditions. This particular program is available to all the Hawaii residents.
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Is there any financial support available?Yes, on a limited basis. We have partnered with several non-profit organizations who may be able to support you on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to us to obtain more information.
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What is the typical group size?The group size will be anywhere between 6 and 8 people. We try to make sure that all the participants have similar presentations to ensure everyone is able to benefit from this program.
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Does my health insurance cover the cost of this program?The program is meant to promote self-management techniques for people with Parkinson’s disease. Thus, it won't be reimbursable by any insurance company.
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What is the format of the program?The program is delivered in a virtual format, allowing for easy access to patients regardless of their location.
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Who is eligible for the program?The program is designed for individuals with Parkinsons and are seeing some of the issues related with Parkinsons. Feel free to connect with us to see if this is a suitable program for your underlying conditions.
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Are there financial support options available?Yes, we offer limited financial support through partnerships with non-profit organizations. Please contact us for more details.
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Does my health insurance cover the cost of this program?This program is a fee-for-service program and is not covered by insurance. However, we can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance provider for potential reimbursement.
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What kind of support is available during the program?You will have access to a range of support and resources during the program, including bi-weekly 1:1 check-ins with your clinician, personalized treatment plans, educational content, and access to resources for recommended exercises and self-management techniques.
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Who is eligible for the program?Our program is designed for individuals who are experiencing symptoms related to cervical dystonia, including abnormal movements and postures of the head and neck, functional and non-motor changes that limit engagement in daily activities and decrease function. The program is personalized and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual. It is suitable for individuals of all ages and levels of function.
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What is the format of the program?The program is delivered in a virtual format, allowing for easy access to patients regardless of their location from the comfort of their home.
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How can I stay in touch with my therapist between sessions?You can stay in touch with your therapist via email between sessions. We also recommend tracking your progress weekly. We'll provide you with the tools to communicate any specific concerns effectively.
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What can I expect in my Personal Therapy Journey?Our mission is to provide you with whole person-centric care. It will start with understanding your underlying conditions, ongoing treatment plans followed by multi-system assessment and goals setting. We will also provide self-management tools (or resources on how to get it) and techniques, as well as recommendations for continued community-based exercise. You will also have easy communication with the Clinician between the sessions.
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How much does a typical session cost with BeyondRehab clinician?The cost depends on your specific program needs and frequency. We highly value your individual needs and will meet with you to develop an individualized program and provide you cost structure before the start of the program.
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Do I need a prescription (referral) to see a clinician with BeyondRehab?No, you will not need a referral for our specialized 1:1 care or group care programs.
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Can I claim reimbursement for specialized 1:1 or group programs from my insurance?Yes, most patients can get some reimbursement for their treatments. You can print claim forms from your insurance company’s website and send them with the necessary receipts and treatment codes (CPT and ICD 10 codes) that we provide upon request. The reimbursement amount depends on your insurance plan. Ask your insurance about reimbursement for “out-of-network Physical Therapy” expenses. You can also use providers like www.reimbursify.com and www.thesuperbill.com to submit superbills.
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Do you accept Private Insurance?We are a fee-for-service clinic that is not in-network with any private insurance provider. Upon request, a Superbill can be provided that include the necessary codes to send self-claims to your insurance company.
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Do you accept Medicare for PT services?The US government has specific laws that control where Medicare beneficiaries can spend their healthcare dollars and persuade healthcare providers to enroll in their system. Because we are a non-participating Medicare Provider, we can only accept Medicare beneficiaries as patients when the patient does not want Medicare billed for any PT services. This request to not involve Medicare in payment must be made up front by the patient and be made of the patient’s own free will.
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What are the payment options?You pay in full at the time of service and receive a receipt with the necessary codes/info for insurance self-claims if you choose. We accept all major credit/debit cards, bank transfers, and HSA (which can be used for most services).
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Is there any financial support available?Yes, on a limited basis. We have tied up with several non-profit organizations who are willing to support the wellness needs of PD community. Please reach out to us for more details.
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Does my health insurance cover the cost of wellness consultation?The wellness services at BeyondRehab are meant to promote general fitness and health in people with Parkinson’s disease. Our wellness services are not medical visits, which means that health insurance does not cover the cost of a wellness assessment.
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What should I have nearby for an online wellness consultation for Parkinson's disease?Please have a water bottle, sturdy chair, and yoga mat nearby if you have one.
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What should I wear for an online wellness consultation for Parkinson's disease?Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe exercise or walking shoes.
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What comprises an online wellness consultation for Parkinson's disease?During an online wellness consultation for Parkinson's disease, we will review your health history, daily fitness routine, and discuss your goals to optimize your lifestyle. There will be a detailed Parkinson-specific movement assessment to evaluate your muscle strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, and coordination. Based on the assessment, we will create a personalized exercise plan tailored to your fitness level and resources. You will receive written instructions of the recommended exercise routine, ways to track your fitness, and other Parkinson-specific exercise resources.
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What is the difference between a wellness-based exercise consultation and physical therapy?Our wellness visits are designed to help people increase and maintain physical fitness and wellbeing, and all wellness clients will receive a basic health screening along with recommendations for targeted exercises to help you improve your flexibility, strength, cardiovascular fitness, and how to stick with your new exercise program.