An elective two-week interdisciplinary acute rehabilitation program improves functional and speech outcomes in patients with Parkinson's disease

Intensive inpatient rehabilitation programs have the potential to enhance both physical functioning and speech and vocal abilities in patients with PD. This study is the first of its kind in the United States, demonstrating the safety and efficacy of a multidisciplinary acute inpatient rehabilitation program designed to enhance the functional outcomes of individuals with PD living at home.