Parkinson's Disease Exercises: LSVT BIG Movements

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Our free Fitness Friday video series focuses each week on one aspect of fitness designed to support people living with Parkinson’s. This series is designed to build on itself and is a great tool for people with Parkinson’s, but also for physical therapists looking for ways to properly support and engage clients living with Parkinson’s.

LSVT BIG® Certified Physical Therapists Drs. Tami and Eric Hefferon will guide you through an introduction to the exercises which are part of an LSVT BIG therapy session. The exercises focus on making “BIG” movements with your arms, legs and torso in all directions. These movements will help you learn how to override the too small and too slow movements that are common with Parkinson’s disease. The exercises will be demonstrated in both seated and standing positions. Choose what position if best for you! You will also learn a little bit about LSVT BIG and how to find a certified therapist near you. Learn more about how to empower yourself through the LSVT programs at http://www.lsvtglobal.com!

Helpful resources:
- Parkinson’s Foundation Helpline: 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636) | [email protected] | https://www.parkinson.org/resources-s...

- Resources for those who are new to Parkinson’s disease: www.parkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons/new-to-parkinsons

- Aware in Care hospital safety kit: https://www.parkinson.org/resources-s...

- PD Health @ Home programs: https://www.parkinson.org/resources-s...

- Información en español: https://www.parkinson.org/espanol

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