LSVT BIG is an intensive, effective, one-on-one treatment designed to help individuals with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions improve their walking, balance, daily living activities, and even job-related tasks. LSVT BIG operates on the principle of “recalibration,” aiming to retrain the brain in the perception and execution of movement.

The LSVT BIG program is a standardized treatment protocol that consists of exercises and movements that emphasize the AMPLITUDE of movement, in an effort to retrain the way you performs tasks. The recommended plan of care involves four consecutive days of sessions for four weeks to ensure optimal effectiveness. After sessions, patients are provided with instructions for at-home exercises and tasks to facilitate the application of BIG ideas practiced during clinic sessions.

Our occupational therapists are trained to analyze individual factors that affect our patients’ performance in daily activities. Parkinson’s disease manifests uniquely for each individual, but the most prevalent symptoms include small, shuffling steps, decreased gait speed, and tremors.