LSVT BIG and LOUD

This month, we’re focusing on a specific treatment method for those living with Parkinson’s disease. We are proud of our long-time partnership with nationally-recognized Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT).

LSVT is an innovative method for improving both voice and speech in individuals with Parkinson’s disease, a problem often associated with the neurodegenerative disorder.

Additionally, LSVT offers expanded physical and occupational therapy methods to assist in improving both voice and speech in individuals with Parkinson’s. Also, LSVT offers assistance in the needs of individuals with normal aging issues and conditions including stroke, cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis, to name a few.

Many years ago, we implemented the LSVT LOUD for our hearing-needs patients and LSVT BIG for our physical-needs patients because this technology gives our nurses and physical therapists even greater tools than ever before. We’re constantly striving to provide individuals the very best care, and this is just one more tool that allows us to do just that.

People with Parkinson’s disease have reduced vocal loudness, sound monotone and often have hoarse or breathy voices. The LSVT LOUD technique, however, is a clinically-proven method to improve not only vocal loudness, but also articulation. LSVT BIG is delivered by a physical or occupational therapist, and the program has proven to show marked improvement in trunk rotation/gait, improved speed in upper/lower limbs; balance, and overall quality of life.