Specialized Therapy Services
BIG and LOUD Programs
BIG and LOUD treatments are for patients with Parkinson’s disease or similar conditions, and are delivered by Peterson Health’s LSVT certified therapists.
LSVT BIG is an intensive, maximum movement physical and occupational therapy.
LSVT LOUD is a highly effective, evidence-based speech therapy that improves communication and quality of life.
LSVT BIG and LOUD are standardized treatment protocols customized to the unique goals of each individual, and can be adapted to meet needs across a range of severity and impairments in order to restore normal movement patterns or communication.
Improved functions following treatment:
- Brain functioning related to voice and speech
- Faster walking with bigger steps
- Balance, multi-tasking with walking, and
- reduced risk of falling
- Vocal loudness, articulation, and intelligibility
- Intonation and facial expressions
- Activities of daily living such as bed mobility
- Increased trunk rotation
Treatment consists of:
- Maximum movement whole body exercises
- Personalized functional skills or
- communication practice
- 16 sessions, 4 consecutive days for 4 weeks
- 60-minute one-on-one therapy sessions
- Daily home exercise or carryover practice
To learn more about your options, call Peterson Rehabilitation at 830.258.7713.