Archive for the LSVT LOUD Blogs Category

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

On January 15, 2026   /   LSVT LOUD Blogs, Main Blog, LSVT BIG Blogs, Featured  

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​

On December 17, 2025   /   LSVT LOUD Blogs, LSVT BIG Blogs, Main Blog, Featured  

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

On November 5, 2025   /   LSVT LOUD Blogs, Main Blog, LSVT BIG Blogs  

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

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Clinician Spotlight: Leigh Cohen, Assistant Clinical Professor, Northwestern University

On August 19, 2025   /   LSVT LOUD Blogs, Main Blog  

We are thriled to spotlight Leigh Cohen this month. We are fortunate to have Leigh working with us as we continue to learn and grow in our pediatric applications of LSVT LOUD. She brings the opportunity to become LSVT LOUD for KIDS certified to her students at Northwestern University each year and has some life changing stories to share. Thank you Leigh for all you do to help children find their voice and their identity!

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

On July 3, 2025   /   LSVT LOUD Blogs, LSVT BIG Blogs, Main Blog  

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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Clinician Spotlight: Michelle Haub, Special Programs Leader & Parkinson’s Program Director

On May 8, 2025   /   LSVT LOUD Blogs, Main Blog  

We are thriled to spotlight Michelle Haub this National Speech Language Hearing Month. Michelle’s accomplishments for the Parkinson’s community speak for themselves. As a person, Michelle is energetic, caring, creative, deeply dedicated, and passionate about her work. She is driven by service and the desire to improve the lives of people living with communication disorders.

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Comparing LSVT LOUD and EMST: Clinical Insights Into Speech and Swallowing Outcomes in Parkinson’s

On May 7, 2025   /   LSVT LOUD Blogs, Main Blog  

People with Parkinson’s Disease often have trouble swallowing and speaking. This can lead to serious problems like choking, chest infections or not getting enough nutrition as well as occupational and social impacts. This study shows that both LSVT LOUD and EMST are safe and manageable for people with mild to moderate Parkinson’s Disease. This study also shows that both LSVT LOUD and EMST can help swallowing, voice and cough, but in different ways. So, people with Parkinson’s disease and their clinicians can choose the right therapy for their needs or use both complimentarily.

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The Origin of the LSVT LOUD® “AHHH” and Why it is NOT the Goal of Treatment

On May 2, 2025   /   LSVT LOUD Blogs, Main Blog  

Have you ever wondered why LSVT LOUD therapy seems to involve so much “AHHH”-ing? If you’ve participated in or observed this therapy, you’ve likely witnessed the bountiful number of sustained “AHHHs” that are a cornerstone of each session. But why all the focus on this simple sound? And more importantly, is exercising the voice with “AHHH” really the end goal of this therapeutic approach? (Spoiler alert: it’s not!)

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Beyond the Clinic: Will Everyday Listeners Notice the Speech Improvements After LSVT LOUD® for Parkinson’s Disease?

On March 11, 2025   /   LSVT LOUD Blogs, Main Blog  

Your client with Parkinson’s disease (PD) significantly improved their speech in the treatment room and the research lab following LSVT LOUD. Will these improvements be perceived by untrained listeners who are naïve to speech disorders and PD?

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New Study Explores LSVT LOUD® for Adults with Cerebral Palsy

On February 7, 2025   /   LSVT LOUD Blogs, Main Blog  

A 2025 study by Kim and colleagues investigated the effectiveness of LSVT LOUD® – a voice therapy program originally designed for people with Parkinson’s disease – for adults with cerebral palsy (CP). The research tested both in-person and telehealth versions of the extended LSVT-X protocol (16 session over 8 weeks, read original study by Spielman et al., 2007). Outcome measures focused on voice and speech, swallowing, and quality of life. The study included 16 adults with CP, ranging from mild to profound speech impairments.

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