The Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) is a program designed to increase vocal intensity in patients with Parkinson disease. The treatment focuses on a simple set of tasks that are practiced intensively, 4 sessions per week during a 4-week period, resulting in maximization of phonatory and respiratory functions.

What does Big stand for in Lsvt?

The LSVT (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) Programs for individuals with PD have been developed and researched over the past 20 years beginning with a focus on the speech motor system (LSVT LOUD) and more recently have been extended to address limb motor systems (LSVT BIG).

Who can benefit from Lsvt?

LSVT BIG and LOUD® therapy was developed for people with Parkinson’s disease. It also can be used for people who have other neurological conditions. LSVT programs are administered in an intensive manner — four times per week for four weeks — and are tailored to each patient.