Free Community Webinars
Everything you need to know about LSVT LOUD® and LSVT BIG®: A guide for people with PD and those who support them!
Do you help support and care for someone who is receiving LSVT LOUD or LSVT BIG? You can be a key part of optimizing their success in achieving and maintaining a louder voice and bigger movements in daily life. Tune in for a general overview of the treatments, recommendations on how to help facilitate homework and carryover exercises outside of the treatment sessions, and suggestions for motivation and encouragement. Intended Audience: Individuals with PD and their caregivers
SPARK: Robin Williams and his Battle with Lewy Body Dementia (Healthcare Provider Showing)
LSVT Global, Inc. is proud to partner with the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) for a special showing of the documentary, SPARK, an intimate portrait of Robin Williams and his battle with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). The film highlights key messages that can enhance learning and understanding of LBD, improve diagnosis and detection, and provide resources and support. After viewing the film together, a select group of experts in the field will present key information about the disease and a 10-15 minute Q and A session will follow. During this session, learners are encouraged to discuss the films’ content, key themes, and important messages. Join us for this special viewing to help promote community and professional awareness and education to those affected by Lewy body dementia. Intended Audience: Healthcare professionals
SPARK: Robin Williams and his Battle with Lewy Body Dementia (Community Showing)
LSVT Global, Inc. is proud to partner with the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) for a special showing of the documentary, SPARK, an intimate portrait of Robin Williams and his battle with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). The film highlights key messages that can enhance learning and understanding of LBD, improve diagnosis and detection, and offer LBD families a way to feel connected to resources and support. After viewing the film together, a select group of experts in the field will present key information about the disease and a 10-15 minute Q and A session will follow. During this session, learners are encouraged to discuss the films’ content, key themes, and important messages. Join us for this special viewing to help promote community and professional awareness and education to those affected by Lewy body dementia. Intended Audience: Individuals with LBD and their family members and other loved ones
Got a Challenging Case? How LSVT LOUD® and LSVT BIG® Can Help Complex Clients
Do you serve clients with complex conditions and are wondering if and how LSVT treatments can be helpful for them? Join LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG Experts for a discussion on treating individuals with challenging diagnoses such as advanced or atypical PD, other neurological conditions, and pediatric cases. Learn about characteristics specific to more complex populations as well as treatment strategies and adaptations available within the LSVT protocols. Intended Audience: Allied Health Professionals
From Classroom to Clinic: LSVT Training and Certification Options for University Programs
At LSVT Global, we believe it’s critical to equip students with training in solid, evidence-based treatments so they are prepared for clinical practice. Join this one-hour webinar to learn about training opportunities that are available to Speech, Physical, and Occupational Therapy students and faculty at a discounted price. Discover how the learning plan can be customized so students can take the course independently, together as a group, or a blend of both. University faculty will learn about how the online LSVT courses can be built into the curriculum, different lab and practice options, and how to facilitate the best student experience. Clinical and fieldwork instructors will learn about practical benefits of LSVT student certification. Intended Audience: University students and faculty members, clinical instructors, academic fieldwork coordinators
Life after LSVT Treatments: Strategies for maintaining improved movement and communication
Are you wondering how you can maintain your gains in movement and/or communication after you complete LSVT BIG or LSVT LOUD? Join LSVT Faculty as they discuss homework resources, tune-up sessions, the LSVT Coach® software program to support in-home LSVT LOUD practice, BIG for LIFE and LOUD for LIFE maintenance classes for LSVT graduates, and our newly launched LSVT for LIFE web-based exercise platform. Learn how to optimize your success during LSVT treatment and maintain your gains for years to come! Intended Audience: Individuals with PD or another neurological condition
Going Back to our Roots: The Role of Habit Training in LSVT BIG®
Eleanor Clarke Slagle, considered to be the "mother" of occupational therapy, proposed habit training as a primary occupational therapy model of treatment based upon the philosophy that engagement in meaningful routines shapes a person's wellbeing. Learn how current research supports this theory and the role of LSVT BIG as an evidence-based treatment protocol in delivery of “habit training” for people with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions. Intended Audience: Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants
A Revolutionary Approach to the Delivery of LSVT BIG Treatment Featuring the Minneapolis VA’s Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Program’s Outpatient LSVT BIG® Hybrid Program
Join our webinar to learn about an innovative approach to delivering LSVT BIG using a combination of in-person and telehealth sessions. Featured presenters, Hillari Olson and Emily Doby, LSVT BIG Certified Physical Therapists, and Derek Kent, LSVT BIG Certified Occupational Therapist, from the Minneapolis VA will describe the development and implementation of their LSVT BIG Outpatient Hybrid program. We will compare traditional in-person or residential delivery of LSVT BIG with their Outpatient Hybrid Program and discuss specific strategies they use to ensure patient safety during telehealth. We will also explore the role of their interdisciplinary team in improving patient care and treatment outcomes, and how to identify good candidates for this approach. Finally, we will provide information on available resources and support for therapy professionals. Register now for this exciting and informative webinar. Intended Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants
A Revolutionary Approach to the Delivery of LSVT BIG Treatment Featuring the Minneapolis VA’s Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Program’s Outpatient LSVT BIG® Hybrid Program
Join our webinar to learn about an innovative approach to delivering LSVT BIG using a combination of in-person and telehealth sessions. Featured presenters, Hillari Olson and Emily Doby, LSVT BIG Certified Physical Therapists, and Derek Kent, LSVT BIG Certified Occupational Therapist, from the Minneapolis VA will describe the development and implementation of their LSVT BIG Outpatient Hybrid program. We will compare traditional in-person or residential delivery of LSVT BIG with their Outpatient Hybrid Program and discuss specific strategies they use to ensure patient safety during telehealth. We will also explore the role of their interdisciplinary team in improving patient care and treatment outcomes, and how to identify good candidates for this approach. Finally, we will provide information on available resources and support for therapy professionals. Register now for this exciting and informative webinar. Intended Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants
Dysarthria Secondary to Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and more: When and how to use LSVT LOUD
The impact of dysarthria secondary to stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and other neuro cases can be significant and can affect a person’s ability to communicate effectively, leading to social isolation and reduced quality of life. In this webinar, we will focus on the use of LSVT LOUD for the management of dysarthria secondary to stroke and TBI. The webinar will cover the following topics: Overview of dysarthria secondary to stroke and TBI How principles of LSVT LOUD treatment apply to dysarthria secondary to stroke, TBI, and other neuro cases Case studies illustrating the use of LSVT LOUD as part of stroke and TBI rehabilitation Strategies and considerations for incorporating LSVT LOUD post-stroke, TBI, and other neuro cases Tune in to learn how LSVT LOUD can help individuals with dysarthria secondary to neural injury beyond Parkinson's communicate more effectively and improve their overall quality of life. Intended Audience: Speech-language pathologists