LSVT BIG in La Grange

LSVT BIG stands for Lee Silverman Voice Treatment BIG, a research-backed program developed from principles that have helped thousands improve their movement patterns. The approach targets amplitude, teaching you to move with the size and intensity your body needs to function optimally. LSVT BIG physical therapy retrains your perception of movement, helping you recognize when actions are too small and providing the tools to automatically produce larger motions.

People who complete LSVT BIG training can experience:

• Enhanced walking patterns
• Improved stability
• Greater spinal flexibility
• Better independent daily function

This intensive program follows a structured format that maximizes neuroplasticity — your brain’s ability to form new connections and relearn movement patterns. The protocol consists of 16 individual sessions delivered over four weeks, meeting four consecutive days per week for one hour each session. This high dosage of therapy creates the repetition and intensity necessary to retrain both the motor and sensory systems.

Each session combines whole-body calibration exercises with functional task practice tailored to your specific goals. Your therapist guides you through movements performed with maximum effort and exaggerated amplitude. Between sessions, you’ll complete daily homework exercises and carryover activities that integrate bigger movements into your everyday routine. This combination of clinic-based training and home practice establishes lifelong habits of moving BIG.

While LSVT BIG was developed specifically for Parkinson’s disease, the program also helps individuals with other neurological conditions affecting movement. Because treatment is tailored to each person’s abilities and objectives, it proves effective across all stages of the disease. Starting the program earlier — before significant mobility limitations develop — typically yields optimal results, though improvements can occur at any point in your journey.

You don’t need a physician referral to begin LSVT BIG at FYZICAL Chicago. Our certified therapists assess your eligibility during an initial evaluation, examining your movement patterns, gait characteristics, and functional abilities. We coordinate with your neurologist and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care. Most insurance plans, including Medicare, cover LSVT BIG treatment due to its documented effectiveness.

Our La Grange clinic provides an ideal environment for LSVT BIG training. David, our clinical director at FYZICAL La Grange, holds LSVT BIG certification along with extensive additional training in neurological rehabilitation techniques. The facility features specialized equipment including the Safety Overhead System and Shuttle Balance System, which support safe practice of bigger movements as you rebuild confidence.