We have a therapist who is certified in the LSVT big program for treatment of Parkinson’s and other hypokinetic neurological disorders. This is a highly intensive training program which improves overall fitness, endurance, and the ability to use external cues for bigger movements. It focuses on performing bigger movements during exercising to improve the bodies kinesthetic sense (or your body’s ability to feel what normal movement is like). This program has shown great outcomes in both the short and long term. Therapy can also target posture and balance, both of which are commonly affected by this condition.

Exercise should be used as the first line of defense before medications begin to be added for the treatment of the condition. The body eventually becomes resistant to medication and higher doses are required when this happens. Exercise can help to decrease the amount of medication used due to your body learning how to move more normally through the LSVT program.

If you or anyone you know has this condition or other neurological conditions causing smaller than normal movements, give us a call and set up an appointment for an evaluation to see if physical therapy is the right fit!