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Now offering LSVT BIG for parkinsons

LSVT BIG Program

LSVT BIG stands for “Lee Silverman Voice Treatment” and is a specialized skilled treatement program led by Certified Clinicians for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and those with neurological conditions. It has been developed and researched for over 20 years beginning with a focus on speech therapy (LSVT LOUD) and more recently has been extended to address motor systems (LSVT BIG). This program will be customized to help to reach your specific needs and goals. It will be modified based on progression.

What is LSVT BIG?

LSVT BIG is provided by a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Research on LSVT BIG has documented improved mobility following treatments that perform movements that are hesitant (akinesia), slow (bradykinesia), and with reduced amplitude (hypokinesia). Some examples are:

  • smaller motor tasks like buttoning a shirt

  • larger motor tasks like getting up from a chair

  • enhancing balance while walking

  • walking faster with larger steps

  • multi-tasking with walking

While this is a treatment that is primarily done with patients with Parkinson's Disease, it can be used to treat other neurological conditions, as well. It is based on the principle of neuroplasticity, meaning that nervous system is capable of change in response to signals – essentially, the brain is capable of learning and changing. LSVT BIG uses a large amplitude training (also known as Be BIG!) in order to elicit improved and healthy movement as a new normal for patients.

Boxing for Parkinson’s Disease

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There is much research that supports the benefits of routine exercise for people with Parkinson’s Disease. For most Parkinson’s patients increasing exercise to 150+ minutes a week significantly slows down the decline in everyday life. It has also been found that intensity matters for Parkinson’s patients and that they really respond best to higher intensity exercise and boxing is one way to achieve this. Doug Johnson is a Certified Rock Steady Boxing Clinician. Benefits of Boxing:

  • Improved Flexibility

  • Improved Gait

  • Improved Hand-Eye Coordination

  • Improved Posture

  • Better Cognitive Processing

  • Improved Agility

  • Improved Balance

  • Improved Confidence

  • Improved Reaction Time

  • Improved Resistance to Injury

  • Less Muscle Stiffness

Do You Need Physical Therapy?

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Elbow, Wrist & Hand Pain

Does it hurt to bend or straighten elbow, Does it hurt to lift, pull or carry? Is it painful to put weight through the arm? Does it bother you when typing? Is it painful to grip or extend the fingers?

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Foot & Ankle Pain

Is it on the inside or outside of the ankle? Do you feel it at the heel? Big toe pain? Does you ankle feel unstable or sprained? Are symptoms worse in the morning or after a nights rest?

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Hip & Knee Pain

Does it bother you with standing, walking, sitting or laying? Is squatting an issue? Does it come on with weightbearing? Is it in the front or back of the knee? Does it tighten up with sitting?

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Post Surgical

So many issues can result after surgery. We are here to help you recover to your fullest potential.

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Neck & Back Pain

Is there pain radiating down the arms (cervical radiculopathy or radiculitis)? Do you have pain in your leg (sciatica)? How about loss of strength in the legs (lumbar radiculopathy)?

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Shoulder Pain

Does reaching overhead or behind your back bother you? Do you get pain laying on that side? Is there pain with pushing or lifting? Do you lack shoulder range of motion?

  • lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)

  • limited range of motion

  • lumbar fusion

  • meniscus repair

  • osteoporosis

  • Parkinson’s Disease

  • patella tendon

  • pelvic floor dysfunction

  • periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)

  • quad tendon repair

  • discectomy

  • epicondylitis (golfers elbow, frozen shoulder/adhesive capsulitis)

  • fracture repair (ORIF)

  • headaches

  • herniated discs

  • hip pain

  • hypokinesia

  • joint replacements

  • labral tears

  • laminectomy

  • ACL reconstruction

  • akinesia

  • arthritis

  • bicep tendonitis

  • bradykinesia

  • bursitis

  • carpal tunnel syndrome

  • cervical fusion

  • degenerative disc disease

  • De Quervain’s tenosynovitis

If you show any of these symptoms, you may need physical therapy.
Some medical conditions that are treated by an orthopedic physical therapist include:

  • repetitive strain injuries

  • rotator cuff tears

  • scoliosis sacroiliac joint dysfunction

  • shoulder bursitis

  • shoulder dislocations/instability

  • shoulder impingements

  • spinal stenosis

  • sports injuries

  • tendon tears

  • vertigo

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