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Welia has 20 physical therapist and 5 physical therapist assistants on staff across 3 locations. PT is now a doctorate level education, with continually licensed PT’s being grandfathered in. We have 10 physical therapists with doctorate degrees, and 10 with masters degrees.
Specialty Area Highlight: LSVT Big.
LSVT BIG® is a specialized treatment program designed for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions. This evidence-based program focuses on improving both gross and fine motor skills through a customized approach tailored to the unique needs of each patient.
Common Challenges It Addresses:
- Slowness and smallness of movement
- Difficulty with functional mobility (such as rising from a chair or rolling in bed)
- Balance issues
- Changes in fine motor tasks (like writing or buttoning)
- Faster walking with larger steps
- Enhanced balance and stability
- Improved trunk rotation
- Better performance in daily activities
The LSVT BIG treatment consists of 16 sessions over 4 weeks, featuring individual 1-hour sessions, daily homework, and carryover exercises. This structured approach helps patients establish lifelong habits of improved movement and mobility.
Therapists and Assistants provide continued patient and caregiver support and education through the Parkinson’s Support Group.