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Interactive and fun virtual exercise classes for LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG Graduates!

Keep your LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG exercises going in a fun, interactive and virtual way! teleLOUD for LIFE and teleBIG for LIFE are internet-based (Zoom), live, group exercise classes for those who have already completed all 16 sessions of the full LSVT LOUD or LSVT BIG treatment programs. The classes are led by speech-language pathologists or physical or occupational therapists who are LSVT LOUD/LSVT BIG Certified and trained to lead LOUD for LIFE or BIG for LIFE classes.

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From LSVT BIG Clinician to Director of Clinical Education for DPT Students

“These students are excited about the option of a great treatment tool to add to their toolbox prior to starting their final clinical experiences! Being the DCE of our program has allowed me to hear about some of those students’ experiences when working with a clinical instructor who is LSVT BIG certified. I love to hear the excitement in their voices when they tell me stories of how they have been able to make a difference in their patients’ lives!.”

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LSVT Global Team Member Spotlight! April DalleNogare

Learn more about our LSVT Global Team member April DalleNogare. April serves as our LSVT Global Finance and Human Resources Manager. Thank you April for your meticulous and dedicated work for LSVT Global and for the care you have for the company, our mission and our people. We couldn’t do it without you!

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Exercises classes, webinars and more: LSVT resources for people with PD

Learn more about our NEW exercise classes that will be free for people with PD during these unprecedented times. We also list existing resources that are available. We will add additional classes as needed and potentially extend our schedule into May.

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LSVT Global Team Member Spotlight! Thomas Brauer

Learn more about our LSVT Global Team member Thomas Brauer. Thomas serves as our LSVT Global Representative in Germany. Words can not express all the wonderful characteristics of Thomas. Thank you, Thomas, for your genuine dedication to our mission and your tireless efforts to expand LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG in Germany and around the world!

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The benefits and fun of integrating LSVT LOUD at UMass!

“I believe that a university setting is the perfect place to promote LSVT LOUD training! We emphasize evidence-based treatment at every opportunity in our university programs, and LSVT LOUD gives us the perfect opportunity to merge the research with the hands-on clinical training.”

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LSVT BIG in the United Kingdom – One Clinician’s Journey

“In choosing a thesis, without hesitation, I dove into Parkinson’s disease. The day after I took my National Physical Therapy Exam, I started working toward my LSVT BIG certification knowing this would be the best way to make a difference when assisting in the needs of these patients.” Read on to learn more.

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LSVT Global Team Member Spotlight! Thomas J Gangemi, PT, DPT, CLT, MBA

Learn more about our LSVT Global Team member Thomas J Gangemi, PT, DPT, CLT, MBA. Tom is part of our LSVT BIG Faculty and a clinical consultant. Thank you, Tom, for your generous and giving spirit towards your colleagues, LSVT BIG clinicians and people and families living with Parkinson’s disease.

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Intensive speech therapy (LSVT LOUD) for clients with Down syndrome and cerebral palsy – one clinician’s experience.

“We started using the LOUD program with a teen and 4-year-old with Down syndrome. Both families reported their child to be easier to understand, more talkative, more fluent, and had multiple unsolicited feedback from teachers, friends, distant family members, and church acquaintances about these changes…” Read on to learn more.

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Announcing the 2019 LSVT Global Student Grant Awardees for Occupational Therapy

We congratulate the 2019 occupational therapy student grant recipients! The awardees are conducting exciting research in the areas of Parkinson’s disease and spinal cord injury. Read on to learn about the 2019 winners and our 2020 grant competition!

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