What does successful performance in calibration indicate?

Successful performance in calibration indicates that the patient can consistently incorporate increased amplitude into daily life. Calibration within the context of LSVT BIG refers to the patient's ability to recognize and produce larger movements, which is crucial for improving their quality of life. This means that not only can they demonstrate the ability to perform exercises with increased amplitude during therapy, but they can also translate that ability into functional, everyday activities.

This skill is essential because the underlying goal of LSVT BIG therapy is to help individuals with movement disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease, regain control of their movements and integrate those improvements into their daily routines. The focus on consistency implies that the increased amplitude achieved in therapy is being maintained and applied in various situations outside of the treatment sessions, thus promoting greater independence and mobility in the patient's daily life.

The other options, while related to patient management and performance, do not capture the essence of what calibration aims to achieve in the context of LSVT BIG therapy. For example, although managing medications is important for overall health, it does not directly reflect the patient's engagement with movement amplitude.