Integrated Movement Disorders Program (IMDP)
Integrating the mind, brain and body
Welcome to the IMDP resource page!
Tools for active rehabilitation
Use these resources as information and practice tools to develop skills and habits for active rehabilitation.
The tools on this website are intended for people with movement disorders and their care partners. They do not replace medical advice from your doctor or healthcare professional. Use your discretion. Do not overexert yourself. Do not do anything you feel uncomfortable doing. Always consult your doctor or healthcare professional before doing any of the activities or strategies suggested.
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To calm your nervous system, try these:
Body Scan Transcript
Read through a body scan or have someone read it to you as you practice checking in with your body.
Try it!Breathing
In movement disorder rehabilitation, breathing techniques are used to help regulate the nervous system.
Try it!Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) Transcript
Try a variety of PMR exercises with this resource.
Try it!Grounding
Grounding is great way to calm the racing mind, taking you back to the ‘here-and-now'.
Try it!Self Care Menu
There are many things you can do for self care. Get inspired with our Self Care Menu.
Try it!To become aware and understand, try these:
Window of Tolerance
Learn about the "window of tolerance”, the zone where you and your nervous system function most effectively.
Try it!Nervous System Activation
Learning to read your own body signals helps you to understand how activated your nervous system is as you go through your day.
Try it!Episodic Symptom Monitoring
Monitoring your symptoms can help and your team identify potential patterns, triggers and alleviating factors.
Try it!SMART Goal Setting
Goal setting is a fundamental step in the rehabilitation process. Learn how to set SMAR goals with this worksheet.
Try it!Stages of Change
Change is often a gradual progression with small steps. It's rarely easy, and sometimes we relapse. Take a look at the different stages.
Try it!To connect with others, try these:
Mental & Emotional Wellness Resources
Find our recommended list of books and apps for mental and emotional wellness.
Try it!Support Group Resources for Movement Disorders
Find information about community and virtual support group offerings for movement disorders.
Try it!Support Network Worksheet
This worksheet will help you identify your network of support, people you can rely on to help.
Try it!Support for Care Partners
Find information about community and virtual support group offerings dedicated to care partners.
Try it!