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2026 Skilled Nursing Facility Industry Outlook 

2026 Skilled Nursing Facility Industry Outlook  

Rising compliance costs, staffing shortages, and tighter reimbursement are reshaping the skilled nursing landscape heading into 2026. Our latest industry outlook breaks down the key pressures and strategic moves facilities are making to stay financially and clinically strong.

OBRA and Medicaid Advantage: Financial Compression Intensifies 

The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) requirements and the growing influence of Medicaid Advantage plans are creating what experts call “compression on both sides of the ledger.” Compliance costs are rising as facilities adapt to new staffing and quality mandates, while reimbursement rates remain tight under managed care contracts. This dual pressure forces providers to rethink operational strategies, streamline workflows, and explore alternative revenue streams such as outpatient therapy or specialized programs. Financial agility will be critical for survival in 2026. 

Persistent Staffing Pressures 

Despite CMS rescinding a specific number of hours for RN staffing in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), staffing remains the most significant challenge. OBRA’s staffing mandates add complexity, requiring facilities to meet minimum standards while managing wage inflation and a shrinking labor pool. According to HRSA workforce projections, demand for nursing professionals—including registered nurses and licensed practical nurses—will continue outpacing supply through 2026. The shortage is particularly acute in long-term care settings, where turnover rates remain high. Providers are responding with creative retention strategies, including flexible scheduling, career development programs, and technology-driven workforce management tools. The ability to attract and retain skilled caregivers will directly impact quality ratings and reimbursement, making workforce stability a top priority. 

Occupancy Rates Rebound

After years of pandemic-related declines, occupancy rates are finally climbing back. This “great census rebound” offers a much-needed boost to revenue, but it also brings new challenges. Higher census levels increase pressure on staffing and resources, requiring providers to scale operations efficiently. Facilities that can balance occupancy growth with quality care delivery will be best positioned to capitalize on this trend. For many operators, this rebound represents a turning point toward financial recovery. 

Value-Based Care and Medicaid Advantage Growth 

Medicaid Advantage plans continue to accelerate the shift toward value-based care models. Contracts increasingly tie payment to quality metrics, patient outcomes, and readmission rates. SNFs must invest in data analytics and care coordination to meet these benchmarks and avoid penalties. Those who embrace value-based strategies will not only secure better payment but also strengthen relationships with payers and referral sources. 

Star Ratings: A Critical Driver of Financial Performance

In 2026, star ratings aren’t just a quality metric—they’re a financial lifeline. Higher ratings mean stronger Medicare share and better margins: 5-Star facilities average 2.6% operating margins versus just 0.4% at 1-Star. They also gain more referrals from hospitals and Medicare Advantage plans, widening the gap even further. 

Improving star ratings is essential for sustainability—and ACP can help. Independent data shows our evidence-based clinical programs deliver superior functional outcomes and higher quality measure ratings compared to non-ACP customers. Partnering with ACP positions your facility for better care, stronger ratings, and greater financial success. 

Strategic Partnerships and Diversification 

To mitigate financial risk and expand service offerings, SNFs are forming partnerships with home health agencies, outpatient providers, and even acute care hospitals. These collaborations create integrated care networks that improve patient transitions and open new revenue streams.  

According to McKnight’s 2026 Outlook, providers are increasingly leveraging these partnerships to strengthen referral pipelines and enhance continuity of care. Similarly, Skilled Nursing News reports that diversification beyond traditional SNF care—such as adding outpatient therapy or home health services—will be a key growth strategy in 2026 as operators seek to offset reimbursement pressures and capture new market opportunities. 

Looking Ahead 

2026 will be a year of adaptation and innovation. Providers who embrace technology, strengthen compliance, and align with value-based care will be best positioned to thrive.  

At ACP, we’re committed to helping you succeed in this evolving landscape. By combining advanced clinical programs, innovative technologies, and expert education, we empower providers to deliver superior outcomes and elevate their quality of care. Together, we can transform challenges into opportunities and build a future where patients and providers thrive. 

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Rising compliance costs, staffing shortages, and tighter reimbursement are reshaping the skilled nursing landscape heading into 2026. Our latest industry outlook breaks down the key pressures and strategic moves facilities are making to stay financially and clinically strong.

OmniFlow® in Action: Restoring Speech, Confidence, and Connection

OmniFlow® in Action: Restoring Speech, Confidence, and Connection 

After undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, a 78-year-old gentleman faced a difficult recovery that impacted his voice and speech. Multiple falls left him vulnerable, and his most recent fall resulted in a head injury that required hospitalization and a referral to a skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation. 

The patient expressed concerns that his voice and speech had changed after his fall, which was negatively impacting his ability to engage socially. Due to these concerns, he was evaluated by speech-language pathologists and referred to speech therapy.  

Therapy Protocol

Speech Therapy

  • 3x/week x 4 weeks

OmniFlow® Breathing Therapy Biofeedback System 

  • Controlled inspiratory lung volume – Diamond Mine
  • Forced expiratory lung volume – Prehistoric Contest

Patient Education 

  • Good vocal hygiene to improve vocal quality

OmniFlow®Breathing Therapy Biofeedback System

OmniFlow®

Breathing Therapy Biofeedback System

OmniFlow® in Action: Restoring Speech, Confidence, and Connection 

The patient and his significant other were happy that through therapy, he was able to regain his confidence and clarity of speech. The patient was able to engage in social activities he had avoided, such as talking on the phone, speaking around others at the rehab gym, and conversing with unfamiliar people.  

I found having the graphics and game-like aspect vs. numbers on a screen very useful and positive. I feel it was challenging to me and helped my lungs expand to help with my voice.

Patient

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After a serious heart surgery and multiple falls, this 78-year-old patient found himself struggling not only with physical recovery but also with changes to his voice and speech that made social interactions difficult. In our latest blog post, we share how his care team used OmniFlow to help him regain his voice and confidence.

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Reducing Fall Risk with Virtual Reality Exercise

Reducing Fall Risk with Virtual Reality Exercise 

This 71-year-old woman experienced nine falls in one week and a urinary tract infection (UTI) that resulted in a five-day hospitalization. Following her hospital stay, she required increased assistance with all functional tasks. Before this hospitalization, she lived with her grandchildren and was able to independently walk, navigate stairs, and complete all functional activities, including meal preparation.  

To restore her functional abilities, she was referred to a skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation services. 

Therapy Protocol

Physical & Occupational Therapy

  • 5x/week x 2 weeks

OmniVR® Virtual Rehabilitation System 

  • Transfer training using Bingo virtual reality (VR) exercise 
  • Balance and gait using City Walk VR exercise 

Additional Interventions 

  • Gait training, balance training, and therapeutic exercise 

OmniVR® Virtual Rehabilitation System 

OmniVR®

Virtual Reality Rehabilitation System

After only two weeks of physical and occupational therapy, this patient was able to sit-to-stand independently, stand longer, walk and use stairs, and significantly reduce her fall risk. 

Reducing Fall Risk with Virtual Reality Exercise 

This patient was very happy she progressed so quickly with therapy and that she was able to return home with her family’s support. Her therapists feel the OmniVR really helped improve her ability to get up from the chair and walk. 

I really like competing with the other patients on Bingo!

Patient

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This 71-year-old patient experienced nine falls within a week and a urinary tract infection that resulted in a five-day hospitalization. Following her hospital stay, she required increased assistance with all functional tasks. Before this hospitalization, she lived with her grandchildren and could independently walk, navigate stairs, and complete all functional activities, including meal preparation. To restore her functional abilities, she was referred to a skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation services. Learn how her care team used virtual reality exercise to regain her mobility.

One Dementia Patient’s Journey to Healing with Shortwave Diathermy

One Dementia Patient’s Journey to Healing with Shortwave Diathermy 

Harpreet Singh, PT, DPT, MSHA, was met with a complex case while working at a skilled nursing facility (SNF) in Sacramento, California. One of his patients, an 80-year-old woman living with advanced Alzheimer’s disease, struggled with a stubborn stage III pressure ulcer for months. Despite diligent wound care, the ulcer showed minimal improvement. Through innovation and compassionate interdisciplinary care, he was able to resolve this case with the help of ACP’s OmniSWD® Shortwave Diathermy System. 

Before Treatment with OmniSWD 

This patient’s Alzheimer’s disease left her largely non-verbal, unable to express pain clearly, and entirely reliant on staff for all aspects of daily life. For Dr. Singh, this posed a tricky question as her PT: How could he help this patient heal when her disease so greatly limited her communication, cognition, and mobility? He decided it was time for a new approach. 

Augmenting Physical Therapy with Pulsed Shortwave Diathermy  

Dr. Singh decided to try combining pulsed shortwave diathermy (PSWD) with traditional physical therapy treatment interventions. Over four weeks, he delivered PSWD to the patient’s sacral ulcer using OmniSWD. 

Treatment Protocol

The patient’s clothing in the wound area and the dry dressing were removed. She was positioned side-lying on a mat table where OmniSWD was used to apply PSWD at a sub-thermal dose. The following protocol was followed: 

  • Carrier frequency: 27.12 MHz
  • Pulse frequency: 400 pulses/second 
  • Pulse duration: 65 µs 
  • Duty cycle: 4%  
  • Duration: 30 minutes 
  • Frequency: 4x/week x 4 weeks  
  • Average power: 3.9 watts/session  

After each PSWD treatment session, the wound nurse applied triad paste and a new dry dressing as prescribed by the patient’s wound care physician. 

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Shortwave Diathermy System

Additional Interventions

In addition to PSWD, Dr. Singh incorporated a balanced treatment regimen of therapeutic exercises, balance training, posture education, and pressure relief into her treatment plan. To ensure consistent care throughout the day, he relied on interdisciplinary collaboration with the nursing and dietary teams.  

Patient Outcome

After four weeks of highly focused treatment, the patient’s outcome exceeded expectations. Her wound had fully closed, and her pain, as measured by the PAINAD scale, dropped to zero. Her sitting balance improved significantly, nearly doubling on objective assessment. Most importantly, she could sit upright again, interact comfortably, and engage with her environment. 

On this experience, Dr. Singh had this to share:  

This case reminded me that even in a resource-constrained setting like a SNF, thoughtful application of clinical tools supported by an interdisciplinary team can restore both function and dignity. Although PSWD isn’t yet commonplace for pressure ulcer management in long-term care, this experience has shown me its potential, especially for patients with cognitive impairments who can’t voice discomfort or pain.

Ultimately, this patient’s care team wasn’t just able to heal her wound. They were able to restore her comfort, dignity, and presence while finding new purpose in creative problem-solving.  

Dr. Singh’s full report is available in The American Journal of Medical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Research.

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Harpreet Singh, PT, DPT, MSHA, was met with a complex case while working at a skilled nursing facility (SNF) in Sacramento, California. One of his patients, an 80-year-old woman living with advanced Alzheimer’s disease, struggled with a stubborn stage III pressure ulcer for months. Despite diligent wound care, the ulcer showed minimal improvement. Through innovation and compassionate interdisciplinary care, he was able to resolve this case with the help of ACP’s OmniSWD® Shortwave Diathermy System.

Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing Pioneers ACP Facility Certification

Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing Pioneers ACP Facility Certification 

Last year, we launched the ACP Certified program to help our partners enhance their clinical expertise, improve patient outcomes, and stand apart in their communities. Since then, it has been our pleasure to see rehab and nursing clinicians across the country find value in becoming certified—for themselves and their patients. We are thrilled to share that Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing in Middle Island, NY, has become the first facility in the nation to achieve ACP Certification in both Cardiopulmonary Rehab and Fall Prevention. This remarkable achievement underscores Surge’s commitment to clinical excellence and innovation in post-acute care.

Elevating Cardiopulmonary Care 

To become ACP Certified in Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Surge’s staff demonstrated excellence in specialized therapy interventions and clinical protocols and in integrating advanced technology to support cardiopulmonary recovery and long-term management.

Following extensive training and the implementation of evidence-based practices, Surge reported the following improvements in patient outcomes:

  • 54% of patients required less supplemental oxygen by discharge
  • 84% of patients showed improvement in BORG score from admission to discharge, indicating reduced perceived breathlessness
  • Average increase in ambulation distance from admission to discharge was 93 feet, reflecting endurance and functional mobility gains
  • Average length of stay decreased from 52 days to 37 days, showing increased efficiency and care delivery
  • 93% of patients demonstrated improvement in Timed Up and Go (TUG) scores, indicating better functional mobility

“This certification is a milestone and affirmation of a promise to our residents and families that we deliver the highest level of cardiopulmonary care available today,” said Ahmed Joudah, Administrator of Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing.

Leading the Way in Fall Prevention

Falls are a significant risk for older adults, and Surge is taking a proactive, interdisciplinary approach to reduce risk and optimize clinical outcomes. Since implementing the evidence-based practices outlined in the Fall Prevention certification, the Surge team has achieved notable improvements: 

  • Average increase in ambulation distance of 56 feet from admission to discharge 
  • 81% of patients demonstrated improvement in TUG scores, and 30-second sit-to-stand scores improved by 5 repetitions, showing better functional mobility and reduced fall risk 

In their program reflection, they had this to share:  

“…participating in the ACP Fall Prevention Program has been a transformative journey for [their] interdisciplinary team, enhancing not only [their] clinical outcomes but also [their] communication, collaboration, and shared commitment to resident safety. One of the most critical elements that [they] have embraced is the importance of clear and consistent communication across all disciplines, ensuring that every team member – from therapists to nursing staff to physicians – is aligned on goals, strategies, and individual resident needs.”

Celebrating Clinical Excellence

As an ACP-certified facility, Surge continues to lead by example in clinical excellence, ongoing education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This dual certification is not just a milestone for Surge but also ACP, and we are grateful for their exemplary partnership and dedication to better patient outcomes. 

It has been an incredible experience to witness the journey of ACP Certification, from its initial concept and development to its successful launch, culminating in the achievement of the first two facility certifications by Surge. The staff and administration at Surge are committed to ensuring the individuals under their care receive the best possible care, using all available resources to maximize clinical outcomes.

Kelly Contreras, Senior Manager, Remote Clinical Services

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Since launching the ACP Certified program, it has been our pleasure to see rehab and nursing clinicians nationwide find value in becoming certified. We are thrilled to share that Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing in Middle Island, NY, has become the first facility in the nation to achieve ACP Certification. Read on to learn how their Cardiopulmonary Rehab and Fall Prevention certifications are enhancing patient care.

Breathing Therapy After Stroke: Enhancing Recovery & Quality of Life

Breathing Therapy After Stroke: Enhancing Recovery & Quality of Life 

Stroke is a debilitating condition that can cause significant muscle weakness throughout the body, including the muscles responsible for respiration. This can severely impact a patient’s ability to perform daily activities. Respiratory dysfunction occurs in 60% of stroke cases—what’s more, research has found an association between post-stroke apnea and cognitive decline.1  Fortunately, innovative devices like the ACPlus® Respiratory Assessment (ARA) and OmniFlow® Breathing Therapy Biofeedback System are designed to proactively identify and address these respiratory issues, enhancing recovery and improving quality of life for stroke patients. 

Proactively Identifying Breathing Issues with ACPlus® Respiratory Assessment (ARA) 

Stroke-induced respiratory dysfunction (SIRD) is associated with a higher 1-year mortality rate and worse functional outcomes, making it critical to catch as early as possible. ACPlus Respiratory Assessment (ARA) is uniquely designed to help clinicians proactively identify undiagnosed respiratory deficits. A clinician can conduct breathing tests that capture baseline metrics using an iPad and Bluetooth spirometer. ARA interprets that data to suggest possible lung disease patterns and severity levels. The clinical team can then use that data to develop the best treatment plan for that patient.

Delivering Targeted Interventions with OmniFlow® 

Once respiratory deficits are identified, targeted interventions can be initiated. The OmniFlow Breathing Therapy Biofeedback System offers a variety of engaging exercises designed to improve respiratory muscle function, including: 

OmniFlow Breathing Therapy Biofeedback System
  • Rhythmic Breathing: Focuses on rhythmical inspiratory and expiratory breathing 
  • Deep Inhalation: Improves inspiratory muscle power and inspiratory vital capacity (IVC) 
  • Forced Expiration: Targets expiratory muscle power 
  • Controlled Expiration: Improves controlled expiratory volume and flow 
  • ACBT/Huff Technique: Teaches patients the Active Cycle of Breathing (ACBT)/Huff technique to clear secretions from the lungs 

OmniFlow provides valuable inhalation and exhalation data, helping clinicians better assess the patient’s condition and guide their treatment accordingly.

Benefits of Breathing Therapy Post-Stroke 

Incorporating clinically appropriate breathing therapy into post-stroke rehabilitation offers numerous benefits. Respiratory muscle training effectively improves pulmonary function, strength of expiratory and inspiratory muscles, and walking ability, which can help patients perform daily activities more efficiently.2 Better respiratory control can also reduce the risk of complications like pneumonia. Including innovative tools like ARA and OmniFlow in treatment plans can help stroke patients recover faster and more effectively.

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  1. 1. Patrizz, A., El Hamamy, A., Maniskas, M., Munshi, Y., Atadja, L., Ahnstedt, H., Howe, M., Mulkey, D., McCullough, L., & Li, J. (2023). Stroke-induced respiratory dysfunction is associated with cognitive decline. Stroke, 54(7), 1863-1874. https://doi.org/10.1161/STROKEAHA.122.041239  ↩︎
  2. 2. Pozuelo Carrascosa, D., Carmona-Torres, J.M., Alberto Laredo-Aguilera, J.A., Pedro Ángel Latorre Román, P.A., Párraga Montilla, J. A., Cobo-Cuenca, A.I. (2020). Effectiveness of respiratory muscle training for pulmonary function and walking ability in patients with stroke: A systematic review with meta-analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(15), 5356. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17155356 ↩︎

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Did you know that respiratory dysfunction occurs in 60% of stroke cases? What’s more, research has found an association between post-stroke apnea and cognitive decline. Fortunately, innovative devices like the ACPlus Respiratory Assessment (ARA) and OmniFlow Breathing Therapy Biofeedback System are designed to proactively identify and address these respiratory issues, enhancing recovery and improving quality of life for stroke patients.

Relieving Pain & Restoring Mobility After Stroke

Relieving Pain & Restoring Mobility After Stroke 

This 66-year-old patient was referred to a skilled nursing facility for stroke rehabilitation. While hospitalized, he required a thrombectomy (procedure to remove blood clot), and he experienced right-sided weakness and general debility after being discharged. Before his stroke, he lived at home with his spouse, was independent with all functional mobility, and walked with a rolling walker. 

Therapy Protocol

Physical & Occupational Therapy

  • 4-5x/week x 4 weeks

OmniVersa® Electrotherapy & Ultrasound System

  • Patterned Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation (PENS) to the right arm and leg to decrease shoulder pain and for neuromuscular re-education and strengthening of the arm and leg

OmniVR® Virtual Rehabilitation System

  • Virtual reality exercise (bingo and flower garden) to improve transfers, balance, and gait

OmniCycle® Connect Advanced Active-Assist Cycle

  • Upper and lower extremity cycling neuro mode to promote improved endurance, strength, and reciprocal motor activity

Additional Interventions

  • Gait training, transfer training, balance re-education, therapeutic exercise, self-care retraining, and therapeutic activities

OmniVersa®

Electrotherapy & Ultrasound System

OmniVR®

Virtual Rehabilitation System

OmniCycle® Connect

Advanced Active-Assist Cycle

Following the 4-week stroke rehabilitation program the patient made significant strides: 

Relieving Pain & Restoring Mobility After Stroke

This patient is thrilled with the care he received and is so happy to be able to return home. He feels his therapy team really used all their tools to get him better as quickly as possible.

PENS really helped to improve his pain so he could participate in therapy with greater intensity, and it was also a big contributor to improving his strength on the affected side.

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This 66-year-old patient was referred to a skilled nursing facility for stroke rehabilitation after experiencing weakness on his right side and general debility. Before his stroke, he lived at home with his spouse, was independent with all functional mobility, and walked with a rolling walker. Keep reading to learn more about the innovative tools and strategies his care team used to maximize his outcomes and help him return home.

Advanced Solutions for Effective Parkinson's Rehabilitation

Advanced Solutions for Effective Parkinson’s Rehabilitation 

According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, nearly 90,000 Americans receive a Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis annually. Each diagnosis represents a patient and their loved ones facing a new reality that requires comprehensive support and innovative solutions. Parkinson’s rehabilitation that integrates exercise, biophysical agents, and innovative technologies can help these patients maintain independence and functionality longer. 

Understanding Parkinson’s Disease 

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that impacts multiple aspects of movement and daily function. Patients often experience:

  • Bradykinesia (slow movement) 
  • Muscular rigidity 
  • Resting tremors 
  • Shuffling and freezing gait 
  • Poor postural control 
  • Impaired balance 

Exercise plays a key role in rehabilitation for this population, with additional benefits achieved by incorporating biophysical agents and rehabilitation technologies. Research demonstrates that exercise improves motor skill performance, which may be enhanced with cognitive engagement through feedback, cueing, dual-task training, and motivation.1 ACP provides several technologies that support this approach.

Virtual Reality Augmented Exercise

Moving Beyond Aerobics: The Benefits of Cycling in Rehabilitation  

The American Physical Therapy Association recommends moderate- to high-intensity aerobic exercise for Parkinson’s patients to improve VO2, reduce motor disease severity, and improve functional outcomes. They also recommend resistance training to improve strength, power, nonmotor symptoms, and quality of life.2 Forced exercise with motor-assisted cycling has specifically been shown to improve motor function.3 

OmniCycle Connect®, paired with the OmniTour™ Virtual Exercise Experience, can help Parkinson’s patients reap the benefits of aerobic exercise while providing cognitive engagement through immersive cycling and memory games. 

Therapist considerations:

  • Facilitate proper sitting posture throughout the activity. 
  • Consider interval training to allow higher intensity with less fatigue. 
  • Use forced cycling at a higher speed compared to a self-selected pace. 
  • Integrate biofeedback activities to provide visual/auditory cues, changes in speed/direction, and dual-task challenges. 

There is also evidence that virtual reality rehab results in significantly greater improvement in balance and gait (BBS, TUG, and FGA) for Parkinson’s patients compared to conventional physical therapy.4 

OmniVR® helps address patients’ cognitive impairment by incorporating activities that utilize memory and executive function. Through fun and interactive activities, patients are engaged and motivated to exercise harder and longer. 

Therapist considerations:

  • In the seated position, engage posture by varying support surfaces (firm, foam, balance ball). 
  • Vary speed with gait. 
  • Practice multi-directional movement. 
  • Progress to stepping over and avoiding obstacles. 
  • Perform squatting to facilitate picking something up from the floor.

E-Stim Enhanced Gait Training

Sensory electrical stimulation cueing during gait has been shown to reduce the time a patient needs to complete a walking task and the number of freezing gait episodes,5 which are common in many Parkinson’s patients.  

The OmniVersa® Multimodality Therapy System’s Patterned Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation (PENS) function can help re-establish normal muscle recruitment and firing, maximizing the benefits of regular gait training.

Therapist considerations:

  • Use PENS UE and LE patterns to facilitate trunk and extremity exercise for improved posture control, strength, and coordination; apply during goal-oriented tasks when feasible. 
  • Use the PENS cycle or walk protocol to provide sensory/motor input to the CNS for gait initiation, symmetry, and cadence; vary the speed of the protocols. 

Empowering Patients & Clinicians 

Parkinson’s disease presents unique challenges and profound changes. By embracing innovative rehabilitation solutions, we can help these patients maintain their independence and quality of life longer.

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  1. Petzinger, G. M., Fisher, B. E., McEwen, S., Beeler, J. A., Walsh, J. P., & Jakowec, M. W. (2013). Exercise-enhanced neuroplasticity targeting motor and cognitive circuitry in Parkinson’s disease. The Lancet. Neurology, 12(7), 716–726. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1474-4422(13)70123-6 ↩︎
  2. Osborne, J. A., Botkin, R., Colon-Semenza, C., DeAngelis, T. R., Gallardo, O. G., Kosakowski, H., Martello, J., Pradhan, S., Rafferty, M., Readinger, J. L., Whitt, A. L., & Ellis, T. D. (2022). Physical therapist management of Parkinson disease: A clinical practice guideline from the American Physical Therapy Association. Physical Therapy, 102(4), pzab302. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzab302 ↩︎
  3. Miner, D. G., Aron, A., & DiSalvo, E. (2020). Therapeutic effects of forced exercise cycling in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, 410, 116677. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jns.2020.116677 ↩︎
  4. Feng, H., Li, C., Liu, J., Wang, L., Ma, J., Li, G., Gan, L., Shang, X., & Wu, Z. (2019). Virtual reality rehabilitation versus conventional physical therapy for improving balance and gait in Parkinson’s disease patients: A randomized controlled trial. Medical Science Monitor: International Medical Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research, 25, 4186–4192. https://doi.org/10.12659/MSM.916455 ↩︎
  5. Rosenthal, L., Sweeney, D., Cunnington, A. L., Quinlan, L. R., & ÓLaighin, G. (2018). Sensory electrical stimulation cueing may reduce freezing of gait episodes in Parkinson’s disease. Journal of Healthcare Engineering, 2018, 4684925. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/4684925   ↩︎

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According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, nearly 90,000 Americans receive a Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis annually. Discover how exercise, biophysical agents, and innovative technologies can help these patients maintain independence and functionality longer.