What verbal cues did the clinician use during LSVT BIG exercises?

The selection of "big hands, big posture, big steps" serves as a fundamental component of LSVT BIG therapy, which emphasizes the importance of large amplitude movements in individuals with Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorders. The verbal cues are designed to reinforce the core principle of the therapy, which is to promote and encourage patients to engage in bigger movements throughout their exercises.

By using these specific phrases, clinicians help patients connect their movements to their execution—encouraging practitioners to visualize the size and intent behind their actions. This approach not only enhances body awareness but also fosters the neural pathways needed to maintain the larger movements, effectively combating the smaller, shuffling gait often seen in these patients. The cohesive nature of these verbal cues—targeting the hands, posture, and steps—works synergistically to produce comprehensive movement strategies that can be generalized to everyday activities.

Other options do not align with the primary focus of LSVT BIG, which is aimed at enhancing amplitude of movement rather than encouraging smaller or gentler actions, or simple repetitions. Thus, they do not encapsulate the essence of the therapy's approach to movement enhancement.