2.6K views · 84 reactions | ❗️ It’s time to #Move4PD ❗️ LSVT Big is a Parkinson’s-specific exercise program that focuses on big effort and big movements. Join Jennifer from UAMS for an introduction to this program! Experience other workout demos like this and #Move4PD at a Moving Day Walk near you: MovingDayWalk.org | Parkinson's Foundation | Facebook

1.3K views · 50 reactions | ❗️ It’s time to #Move4PD ❗️ Move with effort and move BIG! Jennifer from UAMS Occupational Therapy leads us through some seated LSVT Big exercises today  Experience more workout demos and #Move4PD at a Moving Day Walk near you: MovingDayWalk.org | Parkinson's Foundation | Facebook

BIG movements for BIG improvements in Parkinson’s disease symptoms! 🙌 LSVT BIG, an intensive therapy program, helps patients with Parkinson’s reduce their symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. People living with PD often move differently, with gestures and actions that become smaller and slower. LSVT BIG techniques train patients to make big movements to improve balance, flexibility, walking, and range of motion to enhance their quality of life! Jean, 83, was diagnosed with Parkinso

ARTICLE OF THE WEEK! LEE SILVERMAN VOICE TREATMENT (LSVT) - BIG TO IMPROVE MOTOR FUNCTION IN PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS This article focused on analysing all studies that utilised the intensive movement amplitude protocol (LSVT - BIG), to improve motor function in those with mild to moderate Parkinson's Disease (Hoehn and Yahr Scale 1-3). Common symptoms of Parkinson's Disease are hypokinesia and bradykinesia, or small and slow limb and body movements.