It’s all about training the voice and the body during LSVT Big and Loud meetings. The program is designed to help patients with Parkinson’s Disease.
“We use this program throughout the spectrum of the disease,” said Dr. Katie Hendley, Covenant neurologist.
“Ultimately to gain more strength, range of motion, balance, ” said Johnny Waggoner, Occupational Therapist.
The group meets four days a week at Covenant Hospital. Waggoner says the patients safety is key. Dr. Hendley said she has seen the benefits of the program for her patients.
“We see dramatic changes in their walking, they will stand more upright, their balance will be improved,” said Dr. Hendley.
For more information, contact Covenant Health’s NeuroScience Institute – http://www.covenanthealth.org/Our-Services/NeuroScience-Institute.aspx
