Kierstin Snyder, DPT: Certified LSVT BIG provider

Kierstin Snyder, DPT recently received her certification in the LSVT BIG program. LSVT BIG is a program for Parkinson Disease and other neurological conditions, that has been developed over the past 20 years with funding from the National Institutes of Health and is a combination of therapist directed activities in the clinic and daily “homework” (carry over exercises) to address the functional limitations. The protocol is both intensive and complex, with many repetitions of core movements that are used in daily living. This type of practice is necessary to optimize learning and carryover of better movement into everyday life!The LSVT BIG program has been proven to improve walking with bigger steps, balance and trunk rotation.

Kierstin is the only PT certified as a LSVT provider in the area.