Programs designed for people with Parkinson’s
We specialize in the treatment of people with Parkinson’s, and we offer multiple programs designed specifically for them.
LSVT BIG is a physical therapy program of 4 days per week for 4 weeks of one-on-one time with an LSVT BIG certified therapist.1 Rock Steady Boxing is a group class that only people with Parkinson’s can take. It builds community, helps people feel like they aren’t alone, and helps people with Parkinson’s maintain motor function, coordination, and balance.
About LSVT BIG
LSVT programs have been developed and studied for more than 25 years, with research funded in part by the National Institutes of Health.12
- per week
- 4 days
- in a row1
- 4 weeks
What the research shows
In a randomized trial, people with Parkinson’s who did LSVT BIG improved their movement scores and walked faster than people who did a walking program or exercises at home.3
A 2018 review of the research found moderate-quality evidence that LSVT BIG improves movement in people with mild Parkinson’s.4
Parkinson’s affects more than movement
Bladder issues
30–40% of people with Parkinson’s have bladder issues, such as urgency, hesitancy, incomplete emptying, and more nighttime urination.5 Treatments include tibial nerve stimulation, myofascial release of the pelvic floor, and bladder retraining.
Constipation
Parkinson’s can slow the nerves in the intestine, so stool backs up and hardens. This can lead to impaction, bloating, and abdominal discomfort. Bowel massage is a great way to help stimulate movement.
Rock Steady Boxing
A non-contact, boxing-based group class just for people with Parkinson’s. It builds community and helps maintain motor function, coordination, and balance. No boxing experience is needed.
- Tuesdays & Fridays, 12pm–1pm
- Our Rainbow City clinic
- $50 per month; your first 2 classes are free
Questions we hear
How long is the LSVT BIG program?
The program runs 4 consecutive days per week for 4 consecutive weeks.1
Sources
- LSVT BIG. LSVT Global. Accessed October 2026. (opens in a new tab)
- 30 Years of LSVT Training: Empowering Therapists, Transforming Lives. LSVT Global. Accessed October 2026. (opens in a new tab)
- Comparing exercise in Parkinson’s disease: the Berlin LSVT BIG study. Movement Disorders (Ebersbach et al.), 2010. (opens in a new tab)
- Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT)-BIG to improve motor function in people with Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Rehabilitation (McDonnell et al.), 2018. (opens in a new tab)
- Urinary Problems in Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s Foundation. Accessed October 2026. (opens in a new tab)
