In episode #28 we talk with Deb Mattson who is the lead physical therapist at River’s Edge Hospital & Clinic. She is a certified LSVT/BIG clinician and has special interest in working with patients with Parkinson’s Disease, returning to sport activity after a knee, ankle or shoulder injury/surgery, shoulder rehabilitation, sacroiliac dysfunction and vestibular rehabilitation. Deb Mattson has been with River's Edge Hospital and Clinic in Saint Peter for 14 years and reamin incredibly passionate about her job.
Gustavus has a volunteer program partnership with River's Edge for pre-OT and pre-PT students in the Parkinson exercise classes that Deb teaches. And coming soon volunteer opportunities in the Rock Steady Boxing class. Currently both volunteer programs are paused because of COVID.
Deb is a LSVT BIG® Certified clinician. LSVT is an innovative and clinically-proven method for improving communication and movement in individuals with Parkinson’s disease with application to other neurological conditions. https://www.lsvtglobal.com/LSVTFindClinicians.
Rock Steady Boxing is an exercise program specifically designed for men and women at all stages of Parkinson’s manage their symptoms through exercise. Several medical studies on exercise and Parkinson’s have concluded that forced intense exercise can slow the progression of Parkinson’s. In other words, when exercise is done at a volunteer rate, there is less benefit than when exercise is done that pushes or forces someone out of their comfort zone. Tracie Lafata, Deb Mattson and Nicole Boelter are all certified Rock Steady Boxing Coaches at River’s Edge Hospital.
