LSVT Big in Berkeley Heights NJ

• Research on LSVT BIG has documented improved mobility following treatment in:
  • Faster walking with bigger steps
  • Improved balance and reduced risk of falling
  • Increased trunk rotation
  • Improvements in activities of daily living such as bed mobility
  • Improved UPDRS Motor Score
  • Improved multi-tasking with walking

• LSVT BIG is a standardized treatment protocol that is customized to the unique goals of each
  individual. LSVT BIG can be adapted or progressed to meet each patient’s needs across a range of
  disease severity and impairments. The goal of LSVT BIG is to restore normal movement patterns in
  everyday activities.

• LSVT BIG treatment always consists of:
  1. Large amplitude exercises for the whole body
  2. Personalized functional skills practice
  3. 16 sessions, 4 consecutive days a week for 4 weeks
  4. 60-minute one-on-one therapy sessions
  5. Daily home exercise practice

• It is essential that LSVT BIG treatment is only delivered by physical and/or occupational therapists
  who are certified in this method.

• Prescription for LSVT BIG therapy should include “PT and/or OT evaluation and treatment”.
  “LSVT BIG” is not required on the prescription but is recommended
  You can locate LSVT Certified Clinicians at www.lsvtglobal.com using the “Find LSVT Clinicians”
  button at the top of the page.

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