LSVT BIG

LSVT BIG: The Program

LSVT (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) BIG trains individuals with neurological conditions affecting the motor system, such as Parkinson’s Disease, to use their bodies more effectively to increase safety and improve function with daily activities. Parkinson’s Disease is a common neurological disorder leading to slowness of movement, rigidity, and sometimes loss of balance and unsteadiness. People living with such conditions often have a hard time functioning in the community. They may experience difficulty keeping up with others when walking, reaching for items at the grocery store or even completing everyday skills like dressing, writing, or bathing. LSVT BIG focuses on training individuals to increase the magnitude of movements, to think “BIG” for small motor tasks such as writing to large motor tasks like walking or reaching.

The Treatment

LSVT BIG is a customized, 1-on-1 treatment program focused on improving self-care and functional needs specific to each individual. The program includes hour long treatment sessions 4 times a week, for 4 weeks. Treatment focuses on taking individuals through a series of exercises with an emphasis on performing tasks through larger ranges of motion that correlate with what is functionally limiting at an individual level. By thinking and moving “BIG,” we train the mind to “recalibrate” one’s movements to close the gap on the mismatch between how one perceives to be moving and how one is actually moving.

Who can benefit?

LSVT BIG was designed to target individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease, but due to the individualization of this program, our certified clinician has the ability to adapt the exercises and tasks to help overcome challenges arising from a variety of neurological conditions including stroke, MS and more. Research has shown increased effectiveness of treatment with more mild to moderate Parkinson conditions, but clinical benefits have been recorded for all individuals with Parkinson’s Disease, including those with more severe conditions.

Benefits include:

• Improved quality of life
• Reduced risk of falls
• Improved strength and range of motion with functional activities
• Increased walking speed and navigation of turns
• Increased reaching capacity
• Improved effectiveness with basic skills, including dressing, bathing, and eating

Contact us today for more information or to schedule an initial consultation and start the LSVT BIG program at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers – Waukesha. 262-349-9297. Accepting all major insurance including Medicare. Cash pricing is also available.

Resources:

For more information, visit https://www.lsvtglobal.com/lsvtbig on how this program can increase your quality of life and functional independence.