OUR SERVICES
LSVT BIG Program
LSVT BIG stands for “Lee Silverman Voice Treatment” and is a specialized skilled treatement program led by Certified Clinicians for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and those with neurological conditions. It has been developed and researched for over 20 years beginning with a focus on speech therapy (LSVT LOUD) and more recently has been extended to address motor systems (LSVT BIG). This program will be customized to help to reach your specific needs and goals. It will be modified based on progression.
What is LSVT BIG?
LSVT BIG is provided by a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Research on LSVT BIG has documented improved mobility following treatments that perform movements that are hesitant (akinesia), slow (bradykinesia), and with reduced amplitude (hypokinesia). Some examples are:
smaller motor tasks like buttoning a shirt
larger motor tasks like getting up from a chair
enhancing balance while walking
walking faster with larger steps
multi-tasking with walking
While this is a treatment that is primarily done with patients with Parkinson's Disease, it can be used to treat other neurological conditions, as well. It is based on the principle of neuroplasticity, meaning that nervous system is capable of change in response to signals – essentially, the brain is capable of learning and changing. LSVT BIG uses a large amplitude training (also known as Be BIG!) in order to elicit improved and healthy movement as a new normal for patients.
Boxing for Parkinson’s Disease
There is much research that supports the benefits of routine exercise for people with Parkinson’s Disease. For most Parkinson’s patients increasing exercise to 150+ minutes a week significantly slows down the decline in everyday life. It has also been found that intensity matters for Parkinson’s patients and that they really respond best to higher intensity exercise and boxing is one way to achieve this. Doug Johnson is a Certified Rock Steady Boxing Clinician. Benefits of Boxing:
Improved Flexibility
Improved Gait
Improved Hand-Eye Coordination
Improved Posture
Better Cognitive Processing
Improved Agility
Improved Balance
Improved Confidence
Improved Reaction Time
Improved Resistance to Injury
Less Muscle Stiffness
Pickleball Physical Therapy
Pickleball has become an increasingly popular sport. However, like any physical activity, it can carry the risk of straining your ankle, calf, hamstring, knee, shoulder, low back, or the wrist.
Do You Need Physical Therapy?
Elbow, Wrist & Hand Pain
Does it hurt to bend or straighten elbow, Does it hurt to lift, pull or carry? Is it painful to put weight through the arm? Does it bother you when typing? Is it painful to grip or extend the fingers?
Foot & Ankle Pain
Is it on the inside or outside of the ankle? Do you feel it at the heel? Big toe pain? Does you ankle feel unstable or sprained? Are symptoms worse in the morning or after a nights rest?
Hip & Knee Pain
Does it bother you with standing, walking, sitting or laying? Is squatting an issue? Does it come on with weightbearing? Is it in the front or back of the knee? Does it tighten up with sitting?
Post Surgical
So many issues can result after surgery. We are here to help you recover to your fullest potential.
Neck & Back Pain
Is there pain radiating down the arms (cervical radiculopathy or radiculitis)? Do you have pain in your leg (sciatica)? How about loss of strength in the legs (lumbar radiculopathy)?
Shoulder Pain
Does reaching overhead or behind your back bother you? Do you get pain laying on that side? Is there pain with pushing or lifting? Do you lack shoulder range of motion?
lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
limited range of motion
lumbar fusion
meniscus repair
osteoporosis
Parkinson’s Disease
patella tendon
pelvic floor dysfunction
periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)
quad tendon repair
discectomy
epicondylitis (golfers elbow, frozen shoulder/adhesive capsulitis)
fracture repair (ORIF)
headaches
herniated discs
hip pain
hypokinesia
joint replacements
labral tears
laminectomy
ACL reconstruction
akinesia
arthritis
bicep tendonitis
bradykinesia
bursitis
carpal tunnel syndrome
cervical fusion
degenerative disc disease
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
If you show any of these symptoms, you may need physical therapy.
Some medical conditions that are treated by an orthopedic physical therapist include:
repetitive strain injuries
rotator cuff tears
scoliosis sacroiliac joint dysfunction
shoulder bursitis
shoulder dislocations/instability
shoulder impingements
spinal stenosis
sports injuries
tendon tears
vertigo
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