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LSVT BIG Exercises for Parkinson's: Seated and Standing

LSVT BIG Exercises for Parkinson's: Seated and Standing — video by LSVTGLOBAL Play · 24:12

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A physical therapist introduces LSVT BIG: big reaches, weight shifts, rocking steps, twists, sit-to-stands and car-exit practice. Her husband, also a certified clinician, shows seated versions. It opens and closes with a pitch for the LSVT BIG programme.

  • 24 min
  • All levels
  • Low impact (no jumping)
  • chair

Good forHealthy ageing

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Step by step 10

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  1. Seated big reach: sit tall at the chair edge, reach to the floor, up to the ceiling, then out wide and hold for 10. 2:10
  2. Seated side reach: reach right across to one side, palm up, pushing through the other leg; hold for 10, both sides. 4:05
  3. Standing forward step: step out big and back, arms wide, each leg; follow the seated version if unsteady. 8:33
  4. Side step: step out big to the side and back with your fingers spread, one side then the other. 9:35
  5. Step back and press: step back pushing both hands behind you, then return with a big lift or stomp; each side. 10:47
  6. Forward rock: step forward and reach one arm high, then rock back; six on each side. 13:35
  7. Standing twist: wide stance, turn to look at the back hand with palms up, then return to the middle; each side. 14:58
  8. Sit-to-stand: reach forward and stand tall, then sit; just practise the forward reach if you can't stand safely. 17:01
  9. Getting out of a car: swing a leg out and back, push an imagined door open and reach for the seatbelt. 18:22
  10. Big walking: take long steps with tall posture, pushing through your toes, then turn and walk back. 21:40

The steps are a summary in our words, checked against the video — the coach shows every move.

Form cues from the coach

  • Start big to be big: tall posture, wide reach, fingers spread
  • Choose the seated versions if you are not steady standing
  • Count aloud and smile as you move

What it works Whole body

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Joints it uses 2 takes load

  • Shoulders takes loadbig held reaches overhead and out to the side
  • Hips takes loadbig leg lifts, rocking steps, sit-to-stands
  • Upper back movesbig reaches and trunk twists
  • Lower back movesside reaches, twists, reaching down to the floor
  • Knees movesrocking steps, step and press, four sit-to-stands
  • Ankles & feet movestoe lifts, rocking and big walking steps
  • Standing on one leg. Keep a chair or a wall within reach.

Easier option from the coach: Seated version of every move; chair or walker support for sit-to-stand

A guide to the joints this video’s moves load, from what the coach does — not medical advice. Some ache is normal; stop if a joint hurts sharply. How joints are rated

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Video by LSVTGLOBAL; the summary, steps, cues, body areas and joint notes are Notbroken’s, written from what the coach actually does in the video and checked a second time. Warm up first, take the easier options until a move feels easy, and stop if you feel sharp pain, chest pain or dizziness. General instruction, not advice for your body. About & safety