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

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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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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