LSVT is a scientifically researched, high-intensity therapeutic intervention to improve motor coordination and voice production in individuals with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders.
LSVT LOUD Speech Therapy can benefit the patient by:
- Increasing vocal loudness
- Improving articulation and speech intelligibility
- Improving intonation
- Improving facial expression
- Creating changes in neural functioning related to voice and speech
Patients attend 16 one-hour sessions of Speech Therapy. One-on-one individualized sessions occur four consecutive days a week for four weeks. Additionally, patients will complete daily homework practice and carryover exercises.
LSVT BIG Physical and Occupational Therapy can help the patient achieve:
- Faster walking with bigger steps
- Improved balance
- Increased trunk rotation
- Improvements in daily activities (getting out of bed, getting dressed, etc.)
- Improved standardized motor scores
Patients attend 16 one-hour sessions of combined Physical and Occupational Therapy. One-on-one individualized sessions occur four consecutive days a week for four weeks. Additionally, patients will complete daily homework practice and carryover exercises.
