What is LSVT BIG Program?

Category: Physical Therapy

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Generic name: LSVT - Lee Silverman Voice Treatment

LSVT Big is an intensive exercise program focusing on Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions. This program uses the philosophy that larger amplitude, whole body, functional movements will train the individual for carryover of faster walking, bigger steps and improved balance.

Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Parkinson's disease 12 16
Improve mobility 8 15
Improve communication 2 5
Loss of balance 2 3
Balance problems 1 0
Freezing of gait 1 0

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  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 6
Mild 1
None 10

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with LSVT BIG Program

Side effect Patients Percentage
Pain 1

Why patients stopped taking LSVT BIG Program

Multiple reasons could be selected

Reason Patients Percentage
Other 4
Course of treatment ended 2
Doctor's advice 1
See all 5 patients who've stopped going to LSVT BIG Program

Duration

Stopped going to LSVT BIG Program

Duration Patients Percentage
1 - 6 months 5
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 7
Usually 8
Sometimes 1
Never taken as prescribed 1
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 6
Somewhat hard to take 5
A little hard to take 4
Not at all hard to take 2
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 1
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 0
< $25 13
Not specified 3
Last updated:

3 patient evaluations for LSVT BIG Program

Aug 15, 2020 (Started May 19, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for Improve mobility)
  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 240 min Weekly
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Sep 20, 2017 (Started May 19, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for Improve mobility)
  • Effectiveness
    None (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 240 min Weekly
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Jan 12, 2017 (Started May 19, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for Improve mobility)
  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 240 min Weekly
Advice & Tips: Pellentesque habitant morbi tristique senectus et netus et malesuada fames ac turpis egestas. Phasellus faucibus turpis sed mi maximus mattis.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Nov 29, 2016 (Started May 19, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for Improve mobility)
  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 240 min Weekly
Advice & Tips: Pellentesque habitant morbi tristique senectus et netus et malesuada fames ac turpis egestas. Phasellus faucibus turpis sed mi maximus mattis.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jul 9, 2016 (Started May 19, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for Improve mobility)
  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 240 min Weekly
Advice & Tips: Pellentesque habitant morbi tristique senectus et netus et malesuada fames ac turpis egestas. Phasellus faucibus turpis sed mi maximus mattis.
Cost: < $25 monthly

May 26, 2016 (Started May 19, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for Improve mobility)
  • Effectiveness
    None (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Mild (temporary increased pain)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 240 min Weekly
Advice & Tips: Pellentesque habitant morbi tristique senectus et netus et malesuada fames ac turpis egestas. Phasellus faucibus turpis sed mi maximus mattis.
Cost: < $25 monthly

May 20, 2016 (Started May 19, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for Improve mobility)
  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (temporary increased pain)
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 240 min Weekly
Advice & Tips: Pellentesque habitant morbi tristique senectus et netus et malesuada fames ac turpis egestas. Phasellus faucibus turpis sed mi maximus mattis.
Cost: < $25 monthly

  • 1 helpful mark

Feb 7, 2020 (Started Jun 04, 2019)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for loss of balance)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Advice & Tips: Pellentesque habitant morbi tristique senectus et netus et malesuada fames ac turpis egestas. Phasellus faucibus turpis sed mi maximus mattis.
Cost: < $25 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Oct 21, 2013 (Started Jun 07, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for immobiity)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for homebound)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (pain)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Very hard to take
Advice & Tips: Pellentesque habitant morbi tristique senectus et netus et malesuada fames ac turpis egestas. Phasellus faucibus turpis sed mi maximus mattis.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Aug 27, 2010 (Started Jun 07, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for homebound)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for immobiity)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (pain)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Very hard to take
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jul 30, 2010 (Started Jun 07, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for homebound)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for immobiity)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (pain)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Very hard to take
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jul 20, 2010 (Started Jun 07, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Improve mobility)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (pain)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Very hard to take
Dosage: 480 min Weekly
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jul 1, 2010 (Started Jun 07, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for homebound)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for immobiity)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (pain)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Very hard to take
Dosage: 480 min Weekly
Advice & Tips: Pellentesque habitant morbi tristique senectus et netus et malesuada fames ac turpis egestas. Phasellus faucibus turpis sed mi maximus mattis.
Cost: < $25 monthly

  • 1 helpful mark
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