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Hope for patients who suffer from Parkinson’s, stroke, brain injury, movement disorders

- By Mishock Physical Therapy & Associates

Mishock Physical Therapy & Associates now offers LSVT BIG, a research-based program for those patients who suffer with Parkinson’s disease, stroke, brain injury and other movement disorders.

LSVT BIG is a researchba­sed exercise program that has documented improved ratings on tests of motor functionin­g in people with Parkinson’s disease and empowers their potential to improve! This programis available in our Barto and Stowe clinics. LSVT BIG treatment:

• Trains the patient using bigger movements, which translates into real world, every day activities;

• Teaches the amount of effort required to produce normal movements;

• Improves brain function in patients who suffer from Parkinson’s disease; and

• Can also be helpful for people with other neurologic­al conditions such as stroke and brain injury.

ince Leskusky, a resident of Pot ts town and retired educator and coach, began the program on Oct. 9 and was pleased with his results.

Our director of the Stowe clinic, Ann R. Miller, DPT, has been LSVT BIG certified since October and has been encouraged with the success of this program.

She states, “It’s not easy, but committing to this program and doing exercises at home will make a difference. It’s rewarding to see the results. We will help you!”

Following Vince’s fourweek session with the LSVT BIG program in our Stowe clinic, his neurologis­t, Dr. Donald McCarren, of Neurologic Health Associates, PC, in Collegevil­le, had this to say: “The patient [Vince] showed marked improvemen­t in gait, balance and fluidity of movement.”

If you or someone you love suffers with any of these issues, please call for more informatio­n or to make an appointmen­t. Call 610-327-2600 for a free phone consultati­on, email mishockpt@comcast.net or visit us online at www. mishockpt.com

We are here to serve you with six convenient locations in Skippack, Gilbertsvi­lle, Barto, Phoenixvil­le, Limerick and Stowe!

 ?? SUBMITTED PHOTO ?? Pictured is Ann R. Miller, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS, working with one of her BIG patients, Vince Leskusky, in the Mishock Physical Therapy & Associates clinic in on High Street in Stowe.
SUBMITTED PHOTO Pictured is Ann R. Miller, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS, working with one of her BIG patients, Vince Leskusky, in the Mishock Physical Therapy & Associates clinic in on High Street in Stowe.

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