In Home Parkinson’s Therapy

LSVT BIG - Canberra 

At Thrive Canberra Home Physio, we specialise in one-on-one Parkinson’s physiotherapy delivered directly to your door.

We are proud to offer LSVT BIG, an internationally recognised, evidence-based therapy program for people living with Parkinson’s Disease delivered by one of only a small handful of certified and registered LSVT BIG physiotherapists in the ACT region.

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What is LSVT BIG?

At Thrive Canberra Home Physio, we deliver the internationally recognised LSVT BIG program in the comfort of your own home. This makes it easier for people with Parkinson’s to access expert care, regardless of their level of mobility or stage of disease progression.

LSVT BIG is a one-on-one physiotherapy program designed to help people move with more confidence, balance, and control. As Parkinson’s progresses, everyday movements can become slower and smaller. Getting out of a chair, walking through the house, or getting dressed can all become more difficult. This program helps retrain the brain and body to use bigger, more purposeful movements, improving function in daily tasks.

The program is tailored to your individual goals and needs. It is suitable for anyone, whether you're newly diagnosed or already experiencing significant mobility challenges. It’s never too early or too late to start.

We make accessing high-quality, expert led care easy. We come to you and provide evidence-based Parkinson’s care in your own home.

FAQs

  • LSVT BIG is an intensive, research-based physiotherapy program designed to help people with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions improve their mobility, balance, and everyday movement. It focuses on training the body to move with larger, more purposeful motions, helping clients regain confidence and independence in daily tasks like walking, dressing, and standing up from a chair.

  • No. While LSVT BIG was originally developed for people with Parkinson’s disease, it can also benefit individuals with other neurological conditions that affect movement. These may include atypical parkinsonism, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and brain injuries. At Thrive Canberra Home Physio, we tailor each program to the individual’s diagnosis, movement challenges, and goals.

  • Unlike general physiotherapy, which may focus on specific injuries or gradual rehabilitation, LSVT BIG uses a structured, high-intensity approach designed specifically for neurological movement disorders. It emphasises amplitude training, which means teaching people to move with bigger, more deliberate motions across all aspects of daily life. The program includes daily repetition, functional carryover tasks, and movement calibration, helping clients not only improve strength and coordination, but also relearn how to move more normally in real-world situations. The results often extend beyond strength and flexibility to include improved posture, confidence, and overall participation in daily activities.

  • Yes. Thrive Canberra Home Physio delivers the full LSVT BIG program in your home. We bring everything you need, removing the stress of travel and clinic visits. This is ideal for people with limited mobility or those who prefer therapy in a familiar environment.

  • The standard program includes 17 sessions in total:

    1x initial assessment followed by 16 one-hour sessions delivered four times a week for four weeks. The sessions focus on whole-body movement, personalised exercises, and functional tasks, with daily home practice to support long-term results.

  • That’s absolutely okay. If the standard program feels too intense or doesn’t suit your current health or lifestyle, we can still help.

    We will assess your needs and create a personalised physiotherapy plan that works for you. We’re flexible and will always adapt care to support your individual goals and capabilities.

  • Yes. LSVT BIG can be beneficial at all stages of Parkinson’s. While early intervention often leads to better long-term outcomes, people in later stages or with more complex symptoms can still experience meaningful improvements in movement, posture, and confidence with a modified program tailored to their ability level.

  • Yes. We provide invoices and documentation to support claims through the NDIS (if physiotherapy is included in your plan), Home Care Packages, private health insurance, or Medicare (if eligible under a GP Management Plan). We can discuss your funding options during your initial consultation.

  • Simply contact us to book a free phone consultation or initial assessment. We’ll talk through your goals, assess your movement needs, and recommend the most suitable program for you. Whether it’s the full LSVT BIG protocol or a modified plan, our goal is to help you move better, stay mobile, and live life with more independence.