Part 4: LSVT- BIG And PWR Moves

Question 1

___ is better
____ drives up training
___ awareness

Answer 1

Bigger
Intensity
Sensory

Question 2

What is LSVT (Lee Silverman voice therapy) BIG

Answer 2

Intensive amplitude based exercise program for limb motor system

Question 3

What are the 5 fundamental treatment
concepts of the LSVT-BIG model?

Answer 3

Concept 1. Single focus on AMPLITUDE
Concept 2. Sensory Calibration
Concept 3. High Effort (physical and mental)
Concept 4. Intensive Treatment
(dosage/repetition/difficulty)
Concept 5. Quantification

Question 4

How long should the LSVT big be

Answer 4

50-60 mins a day

Question 5

What are the basic 4 PWR moves and what do they reinforce and increase

Answer 5

 Power UP – reinforces/increases upright posture
 Power ROCK – reinforces/increases weight shift
 Power TWIST – reinforces/increases axial mobility
 Power STEP – reinforces/increases directionality &
spatial orientation