Parkinson's Disease Therapy
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center offers LSVT BIG® (Leo Silverman Voice Treatment) by certified rehabilitation specialists designed for training individuals with Parkinson's disease, and other neurological conditions, function more normally. This treatment, designed specifically for large volume movement, trains the body for improved movement patterns. Movements are often smaller and slower for people living with Parkinson’s disease or other neurological disorders, often causing trouble with activities of daily living.
LSVT BIG® has been studied over the past 25 years. Research using the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale and other motor function tests validate improvement when other treatments examined in the study did not show improvement. The treatment protocol helps people recalibrate how they perceive their movements. It has been proven beneficial regardless of the stage or severity of the Parkinson’s disease.
The LSVT BIG® treatment is delivered one-on-one and is individualized to the goals of the patient. This treatment requires a LSVT BIG® Certified Clinician. The sessions are based on effective strategies for learning and neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to change).
Faster walking, bigger steps and better balance often result with the LSVT BIG® treatment. Patients often improve in their activities of daily living, such as dressing and transitioning from sitting to standing. The goal of treatment is to open doors to living a more active and independent life.
To learn more about this treatment or the rehabilitation services offered by Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, call (704) 660-4470.