Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders “Villa Margherita” e S.Stefano Riabilitazione Arcugnano – Vicenza
Villa Margherita Parkinson Center
Arcugnano, Vicenza
The Center at Villa Margherita promotes an integrated and comprehensive model of care for Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders with inpatient and outpatient programs.
Every year, more than 3000 persons with PD are cared for in Villa Margherita in a restored ancient building that is part of a compound located on the hill top of Arcugnano (Vicenza). An average of 650 patients per year are admitted to the center facilities (50 dedicated beds) for a comprehensive and intense rehabilitation treatment guided by a multidisciplinary team of professionals. Also, there are five outpatient clinics for movement disorders per week (280 persons with Movement Disorders examined each month).
The Center offers educational programs for both patients and caregivers during hospitalization, in the community and at home. Villa Margherita provides also educational programs for allied health professionals.
The research is focused on determining the impact of comprehensive models of care on quality of life on patients with movement disorders. Current studies are also ascertaining the effects of rehabilitation and innovative treatments on axial abnormalities in movement disorders.
Procedure Diagnostiche
Neurological evaluation
Physiatric evaluation
Clinical Psychology Consultation
Speech and swallowing evaluation
Fiber-optic laryngoscopy
Pressure monitoring
Urological evaluations
Psychiatric evaluation
Neuropsychological evaluation
Occupational therapy evaluation
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Evaluation for DuoDopa(TM) infusion treatment
Services and treatments provided
Neurological visits
Physiatric visits
Multidisciplinary, customized rehabilitation programs for motor and non-motor symptoms, including axial disorders
Neurophysiological evaluation
Psychiatric services
Cognitive dysfunction treatments
Speech and swallowing dysfunction treatment
Urinary dysfunctions evaluation and rehab treatment
Deep Brain Stimulation and infusional therapies
Dance therapy, Nordic Walking and other social programs
Customized occupational therapy programs
Consultations for planning care at home
Evaluation and treatment of oxidative stress in degenerative neurological disease
Treatment with botulinum toxin
Hydrotherapy with tailored programs for posture, balance, gait
Robotics (EKSO Exoskeleton, Treadmill plus, Treadmill with visual and acoustic cues, musical treadmill)
3D Voicon Gait Analysis Lab on land and underwater
Surface waterproof EMG recordings
Baropodometric and stabilometric evaluation
Useful numbers
Contact center
+39-0444-15851
Appointments SSN (National Health Service) Parkinson’s Ambulatory for neurological visit
+39-0444-15851
Appointments SSN for psychological, psychotherapeutic and cognitive rehabilitation consultation
+39-0444-15851
Appointments for private access
+39-0444-15851
Contact person for patients
Federico Nordera
+39-0444-1585413
federico.nordera@kosgroup.com)
Medical Personnel
- Daniele Volpe MD – Geriatrician, Physiatrist, Director
- Giampietro Nordera MD – Neurologist
- Francesco Perini MD – Neurologisto
- Rino Scuccato MD – Neurologist
- Cristina Beretta MD – Physiatrist
- Alessandra Pastorio MD – Physiatrist
- Leila Bakdounes MD – Physiatrist
- Katia Bernasconi MD – Physiatrist
- Marco Bateni MD – Physiatrist
Neuropsychology, Psychology and other Services
- Maria Concetta Campo – Neuropsychologist
- Giulia Lazzari – Psychologist
- Nicoletta Del Grosso Destreri– Neuropsychologist
Physical therapy
- Antonio Rizzetto – Head of Physiotherapist
- Nives Pegoraro
- Sofia Fortuna
- Giorgio Marcolini
- Anna Fiorotto
- Giuliana Ciampa
- Alessandra Castellani
- Sabina Giarrusso
- Giovanni Gottin
- Francesco Giust
- Nicol Marchetto
- Anna Tronca
- Rita Bonventi
Occupational therapy
- Sara Sgarbossa
- Filippo Foscaro
Speech therapy
- Selena Bressan
- Flavia Frighetto
Nurse and other personnel
- Rossella Bizzotto – Head of Nurse
- Silvia Moretti – Head of Nurse
- Elisa Baron – Nutritionist
- Alice Gasparotto – Social Worker
Research personnel
- Elena Pegolo – Bioengineer
- Anna Guiotto–Bioengineer
- Fabiola Spolaor – Bioengineer
- Fulvia Fichera – Physiotherapist
- Davide Castelli – Physiotherapist
The other Centers of Fresco Network
Gravedona ed Uniti, Como
Rehabilitation Department for Parkinson’s Disease and Severe Acquired Brain Injury
Perugia
Center for Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders
Section of Neurology
International centers
University Hospital Würzburg
The Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center – Department of Neurology