An intensive, amplitude-focused physical and occupational therapy for Parkinson’s, pediatrics, and other populations.
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:
Large amplitude exercises for the whole body
Personalized functional skills practice
16 sessions, 4 consecutive days a week for 4 weeks
60-minute one-on-one therapy sessions
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