Archive for the LSVT BIG Blogs Category

The Best of 2025: LSVT’s Most-Watched Webinars and Podcasts

2025 was another incredible year of learning, discovery, and connection across the LSVT community. From lively discussions on the latest Parkinson’s research to inspiring clinician spotlights and personal stories, our webinars and podcasts brought expert insights and real-world impact to thousands of viewers around the world. In this roundup, we’re celebrating the most-watched LSVT webinars and podcasts of 2025 — the sessions that resonated most with our audiences and continue to inspire!

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The Referrals You’re Missing: Why Your Facility Needs a Parkinson’s‑Specialized Program Now​

Families facing a Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis are actively searching for specialized care. They are asking physicians where to find Parkinson’s‑specific rehabilitation and scanning online listings for facilities that understand movement disorders and neurological complexity. Every day, many of them are choosing facilities that prominently offer LSVT BIG® and LSVT LOUD® as evidence‑based treatments for Parkinson’s disease.​

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BIGGER and FASTER:  How LSVT BIG helps people with Parkinson’s disease with functional tasks

New research reveals how LSVT BIG helps people with Parkinson’s move faster and more confidently in everyday activities. To listen to the full interview on the Think BIG and LOUD Podcast.

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Why Online LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD Certification Makes Sense for Busy Therapists

Gain the expertise that makes a difference. Become LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD certified from the comfort of home.

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Why Occupational Therapists Are the Missing Link in the LSVT BIG Team

When most people think of LSVT BIG®, they picture physical therapists (PTs) helping individuals with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions improve their movement, balance, and mobility. And indeed, PTs have done extraordinary work advancing the reach of LSVT BIG. But here’s something you might not know: occupational therapists (OTs) can also deliver LSVT BIG.

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The Competitive Edge Every OT Needs: LSVT BIG® Certification

As an Occupational Therapist (OT), you’re committed to helping your patients live fuller, more independent lives. With the growing number of people living with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions, the need for evidence-based interventions has never been greater. That’s where LSVT BIG® certification comes in.

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Brain and Body Reboot: Harnessing Neuroplasticity with LSVT LOUD® and LSVT BIG®

In a groundbreaking webinar that brought together neuroscience, rehabilitation therapy, and real-world application, we explored how modern understanding of neuroplasticity is revolutionizing treatment for people with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions. Hosted by Jenny Tuccitto, Director of Communications and Innovation for LSVT Global, and Dr. Jessica Galgano, a speech-language pathologist specializing in neurological voice disorders, this session provided invaluable insights into evidence-based rehabilitation approaches.

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The Problem of Underdosing Therapy and Exercise in Parkinson’s Disease

Physical and Occupational Therapists play a critical role in managing neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, a growing concern is underdosing— providing insufficient exercise intensity, duration, or frequency—leading to suboptimal outcomes. 

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What the 2024 LSVT LOUD® & LSVT BIG® Research Means for You

The year 2024 marked a milestone in advancing the scientific understanding of LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG therapies. These evidence-based treatments, designed to improve communication and motor function in individuals with neurological conditions, saw a remarkable surge in research publications.

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Stop Dreaming, Start Doing: Why LSVT Certification Can’t Wait

I will never forget the first time that I felt “Wow – I can really change someone’s life with speech treatment” was during my Clinical Fellow year when I was hired to deliver LSVT LOUD as part of Dr. Lorraine Ramig’s research team. It blew me away and I knew this was the type of treatment effect that I wanted to spend my life delivering. 

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