movement with the goal of improving their overall gait pattern and balance to reduce their risk for falls. The accelerated program is built to slow the disease progression by protecting dopamine neurons, restore connections in the brain, and specifically train the patient’s individual deficits. The LSVT-BIG program is a specific exercise program consisting of 16 one-hour sessions for four consecutive days per week for four weeks. Throughout the four weeks, your patients are completing daily homework and carryover learned exercises for 30 days straight. This is followed by coaching of five everyday tasks that your patient is having difficulty completing, such as sit to stand transfers or pulling keys out of pocket, all under close supervision of the licensed physical therapist. Our team of certified experts are here to help slow the progression of the disease and enhance quality of life for your patients. For more information about the LSVT-BIG program at Excel Physical Therapy, please see our location list to find a certified LSVT-BIG clinician near your patient. By Katie Kelly, PT, DPT, Staff Physical Therapist at Excel Physical Therapy - Blue Bell More information can also be found at: www.excelphysicaltherapy.com/specialties/lsvt-big CEL PHYSICAL THERAPY ICIAN UPDATE elps Treat Parkinson’s Disease or the Medical Community
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additional safety measure. With that, I am pleased to share that the majority of our team is vaccinated. Vaccination is critical to protecting our patients and staff and we take that very seriously. There are patients, like you, who need our hands-on care now. Our value as providers of physical therapy lies in our ability to connect with patients, and having vaccinated therapists providing this additional safety measure of care for our patients fosters this connection. We will continue to do our part in providing safe, hands-on care so our patients can resume pursuing the activities they love, while being pain-free. Should you want to learn more about COVID-19 vaccination options and safety, simply give us a call.
In Good Health, Kristin Mullen, CEO, Excel Physical Therapy
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