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LSVT BIG For Parkinson's

Regaining mobility and coordination with Parkinson’s

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Common Conditions

Reduced Mobility & Movement Difficulties

Difficulty walking, standing up, or reaching due to stiffness, weakness, or poor coordination.


Impaired Motor Control & Coordination

Unsteady movements, tremors, or freezing episodes affecting walking and fine motor tasks.


Postural Instability & Balance Issues

Frequent loss of balance, increased fall risk, and difficulty maintaining an upright posture.


Bradykinesia (Slowness of Movement)

Slower, more effortful movements making daily tasks harder.


Hypokinesia (Reduced Movement Size)

Smaller steps, weaker gestures, and reduced movement range.


Rigidity & Stiffness

Muscle tightness and resistance making movement difficult.


Speech & Articulation Challenges

Soft, monotone speech and difficulty with articulation.


Gait & Walking Difficulties

Shuffling steps, freezing mid-stride, and trouble starting to walk.


Handwriting Changes (Micrographia)

Small, cramped handwriting that becomes hard to read.

HOW WE HELP

Improved motor control

Exercises designed to enhance movement precision and coordination


Increased mobility 

Training with exaggerated, intentional movements to restore confidence in daily activities


Enhanced vocal strength

Integrated speech exercises to strengthen vocal muscles and improve articulation


Long-lasting effects

Evidence-based techniques that help maintain functional improvements for years

WHAT TO EXPECT

Your first session begins with a detailed assessment of your movement patterns, posture, and functional goals. Your therapist will introduce the LSVT BIG protocol, which includes large, exaggerated movements that are specifically designed to counteract the slow, small movements caused by Parkinson’s.


Therapy sessions are structured, high-effort, and goal-oriented. You’ll perform repetitive movements that challenge your body to move bigger and more confidently. Daily homework and carryover exercises are part of the program to help reinforce gains in everyday life, such as walking, getting up from a chair, or buttoning a shirt.

OVERVIEW

A Parkinson’s diagnosis doesn’t mean losing control of your movements. LSVT BIG is a proven physical therapy program designed to help people with Parkinson’s disease move with more confidence and strength in everyday life.

Through high-effort, targeted exercises, we focus on making movements bigger and more controlled, helping with everything from walking and balance to buttoning a shirt or getting up from a chair. Every program is tailored to your unique challenges and goals, so you get the support you need to see real, lasting progress.

We've seen patients regain mobility, improve coordination, and rediscover the freedom to move—because small steps in therapy lead to big improvements in life. You don’t have to fight Parkinson’s alone—we’re here to help every step of the way.

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LOCATIONS

WELCOME TO BURD CLINICS

PITTSFORD

3070 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618

Phone: (585) 300-4333 x1

FAIRPORT / PENFIELD

650 Whitney Road West Suite J, Fairport, NY 14450

Phone: (585) 300-4333 x2

WEBSTER

847 Holt Road, Webster, NY 14580

Phone: (585) 300-4333 x3

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