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Phelps offers two intensive exercise programs that have been shown to slow down the effects that Parkinson’s disease has on voice and mobility and to improve patients’ quality of life. The first, Lee ...
Yvonne Gibson has Parkinson’s Disease, a progressive neurological disorder affecting more than 1.5 million Americans. But she’s taking therapeutic steps now in a program called LSVT BIG to slow ...
Editor's note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified the length of the program. BRIDGEWATER -- Parkinson’s robs people of the ability to control their movements, but some patients in ...
These intensive, monthlong interventions can help people with Parkinson’s continue to stay engaged and connected. LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG are therapeutic approaches that address two different issues in ...
STUART — Paul Doherty, of Port St. Lucie, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease 15 years ago. While this progressive disorder has affected his movement and speech, he has been able to slow the ...
In speech pathologist Terri Walsh’s Portsmouth office on a Thursday afternoon, a 71-year-old man is singing. Taking a deep breath, he exhales a loud “Ahh” and holds it for as long he can. After seven ...
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment, or LSVT, is a two-part rehabilitation program that was developed to assist patients with Parkinson’s disease. Part one of this two-part article series will explain LSVT ...
CLAY CENTER, Kan. (WIBW) - Clay County Medical Center offers LSVT BIG to Parkinson’s patients throughout Occupational Therapy month. LSVT BIG is a proven therapy program designed to help individuals ...
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that often starts with a tremor of the hand. According to Parkinson.org, there are approximately 10 million people worldwide who live with this.