10/01/2026
Parkinsonâs can make movements gradually become smaller and slower, often without the person realizing just how much their movement has changed.
You may notice:
⢠Smaller steps or shuffling
⢠Less arm swing when walking
⢠Difficulty getting out of a chair or bed
⢠Slower movements with dressing or daily activities
⢠Trouble turning or changing directions
⢠Increasing difficulty with balance
⢠Feeling like your feet are âstuckâ to the floor
⢠A more stooped posture
LSVT BIG is a specialized physical therapy program designed specifically for people with Parkinsonâs disease and other neurological conditions that cause small or slow movements.
The focus is simple: think BIG and move BIG.
During LSVT BIG, we work on increasing the size and effort of movements and then carry those bigger movements into real-life activities like walking, getting out of a chair, turning, reaching, dressing, and getting in and out of bed.
Why does that matter?
With Parkinsonâs, a movement that feels ânormalâ may actually be too small. LSVT BIG helps recalibrate the brainâs perception of movement so that bigger, more effective movements begin to feel normal again.
And this isnât just an exercise class. LSVT BIG is an evidence-based, intensive treatment program delivered by specially trained clinicians.
At Gadsden Pelvic Rehab and Physical Therapy, we love helping people with Parkinsonâs stay active, independent, and involved in the activities that matter most to them.
If you or someone you love has Parkinsonâs and youâre noticing smaller steps, slower movement, difficulty with daily activities, or changes in balance, physical therapy can help.
Donât wait for a fall or a major decline to get started. Earlier intervention gives us more to work with.