Terrance D. Capistrant M.D. Parkinson’s Center

Contact us: 651-232-2098

Join us at the Capistrant Parkinson’s Center Open House
Saturday, April 19
1:30 to 3:30 pm
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A diagnosis of Parkinson's can be frightening, especially since there is still much misunderstanding about the disease. While there is yet no cure for the condition, progressive treatments allow many patients to maintain a high level of function throughout their lifetimes. Physical, occupational or speech therapy can help individuals with Parkinson's achieve maximum independence.

Bethesda Hospital's Capistrant Parkinson’s Center provides individual evaluation and treatment, support and resources for Parkinson’s patients and their families.

Evaluation and treatment

Physical, occupational and speech therapies are important components of a comprehensive treatment and management program for patients. Our therapists specialize in assessing and treating Parkinson's.

Physical therapists work to improve walking, balance and endurance, and design appropriate exercise programs to enhance mobility.

Occupational therapists help maximize self-care, independence, work and leisure interests and daily tasks through compensation strategies and adaptive equipment.

Speech pathologists improve voice volume, speech clarity and swallowing function.

Resource Center

Our Resource Center offers education, support and resources to patients, families and caregivers. Visitors can browse a library of books and videos pertaining to movement disorders, care giving and health; use a computer to access the Internet for information; and pick up free educational materials.

Support group

Our Parkinson's support group brings together patients and families to share information and provide support. Click for details.

About our team

Terrance D. Capistrant M.D., long-time St. Paul neurologist, serves as an advisor. As a neurologist who diagnosed himself with Parkinson's in the late 1990's Dr. Capistrant has both a physician's and a patient's perspective. Other team members include physical, occupational and speech therapists, nursing, Spiritual Care and psychology.

To make an appointment

For insurance purposes, a referral from your primary care doctor or neurologist is usually required. To learn more, use this form to request information or call 651-232-2098.

Newsletter

View the spring 2008 issue of the Capistrant Parkinson's Center newsletter.

Related links

• Deep Brain Stimulation at St. Joseph's Hospital
  
• Purchase a pin to support the center
• New Hope for Parkinson's
• American Parkinson's Disease Association, Inc.
• Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
• National Parkinson Foundation
• Parkinson's Action Network (PAN)
• Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF)