LSVT BIG for Parkinson’s Disease: What It Is and How It Works
People living with Parkinson’s disease often hear the advice: “Move bigger.” But Parkinson’s can make that much more complicated than it sounds. Over time, movements may gradually become smaller, slower, less forceful, and less automatic. Steps may shorten. Arm swing may decrease. Getting out of a chair may take more effort. Turning may become slower or involve multiple small steps. Reaching, dressing, writing, getting into bed, and other everyday activities may gradually change. One of the challenges is that a person with Parkinson’s may not fully recognize how much their movement has changed.