LSVT Big: Personalized, Purposeful Practice
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurologic disorder that affects the part of the brain that produces dopamine- the movement hormone. Up to 8 million people worldwide live with Parkinson Disease and the prevalence is expected to double by 2040. The LSVT Big program is designed to promote function, balance, and walking in a fun and challenging way. PD can cause movements to become smaller and slower which can really impact all daily activities from buttoning a shirt and tying shoes to playing golf and riding a bike. It is our LSVT Big certified clinicians’ goal to empower you to reach your highest potential!
The Program:
4 consecutive days a week
4 consecutive weeks
Working on tasks both BIG and small
3 Key features to the LSVT Big program
1. Amplitude- big movements
2. Intensity- intensity drives change
3. Calibration- helping you maintain the big movements throughout your daily life
Clinics that offer LSVT BIG
Auburn
Fultondale
Gadsden
Greystone
Homewood
Huntsville/Madison
Pelham
Vestavia
Resources
Parkinson’s Foundation
Compassionate, trained Parkinson’s disease information specialists are available to answer questions for people with PD and their families.
1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636)
Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s
Free Four-week introduction course to Parkinson’s, with one lesson scheduled for each day. Throughout the four weeks, you will focus on mindset, movement, symptoms, and treatments.
Dpf.org/chartingyourcourse
Newly diagnosis with Parkinson Disease?
Access resources tailored to those newly diagnosed at Parkinson.org/NewlyDiagnosed
