Posts Tagged Occupational therapy

The Paradox of LSVT: A Flexible Approach within Standardized Treatment

LSVT employs a seemingly contradictory approach by offering a highly structured treatment protocol while simultaneously offering personalized care tailored to individual client needs. 

This approach, which can be described as “personalized standardization,” is at the core of both LSVT LOUD® speech therapy and LSVT BIG® physical and occupational therapy. It is also at the heart of LSVT’s effectiveness.

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Your 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for Parkinson’s Support

The holiday season is a wonderful time to show care for loved ones, especially those living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and the therapists that support them. LSVT Global offers a range of thoughtful gifts designed to enhance quality of life and improve treatment outcomes. Here are the top gifts for people living with PD, the students and professionals who treat them, and some fun gifts for all from LSVT Global.

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Enhancing Your Confidence in Treating Neurological Disorders: The LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG Advantage

As a healthcare professional specializing in speech, physical, or occupational therapy, staying up to date with effective treatment techniques is crucial. The LSVT LOUD® and LSVT BIG® Training & Certification Courses offer more than just expertise in treating Parkinson’s disease – they provide a robust foundation for addressing a wide range of neurological conditions across the lifespan with confidence.

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LSVT BIG® and LSVT LOUD®: Versatile Treatments for a Lifelong Career

As a physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech-language pathologist or student preparing for the future, finding a treatment approach that will be useful to you throughout your entire career is invaluable. LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD are precisely such treatments, offering versatility, adaptability, and effectiveness across various practice settings.

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Navigating the Challenges of Fixed 45-Minute Appointments: A Guide for Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists

Physical therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Speech-Language-Pathologists (SLPs) dedicate their careers to improving patients’ lives through tailored treatment plans and personalized care. The explosion of research in understanding activity dependent neuroplasticity and key elements for effective rehabilitation have elevated the potential for PT, OT, and SLPs to positively impact human behavior post-injury or disease. However, the realities of clinical practice often introduce challenges that can interfere with the ideal therapeutic process and limit the professional autonomy of therapists and the patients they serve

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LSVT Global University Partner Spotlight: Creighton University

Since 2016, Creighton University has offered the LSVT BIG Training and Certification Course six times to their occupational and physical therapy students and faculty.  As a result of these experiences, there are now 400 physical and occupational therapists who are prepared to transform the lives of individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other neurological disorders, achieving exceptional outcomes that are backed by science. 

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LSVT Team Member Spotlight: Cynthia Fox, CEO & Co-Founder of LSVT Global

Dr Cynthia Fox, CEO and Co-Founder of LSVT Global has led a remarkable career with LSVT from her days as a master’s degree student in Lori Ramig’s lab, to her visionary leadership of the company. This journey and spotlight highlight this fearless leader and is definately worth the read!

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Exciting News: Introducing the “Think BIG & LOUD with LSVT Global” Podcast

We have some very BIG news to share!  LSVT Global is thrilled to announce that we have launched a brand-new podcast called “Think BIG & LOUD with LSVT Global” and couldn’t be more excited about it.

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LSVT Team Member Spotlight: Julia Wood, LSVT BIG Faculty

This Occupational Therapy month, learn more about our LSVT Faculty member Julia Wood. Julia is an integral part of our team, bringing her light and knowledge to LSVT global and those living with PD and Lewy Body Dementia. Read on to learn more about Julia!

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LSVT Strong: Launching our fourth decade of LSVT LOUD® and LSVT BIG® innovations for Parkinson’s and Neural Rehabilitation.

From its clinical beginnings at the Lee Silverman Center for Parkinson’s in Scottsdale, Arizona in the late 1980s, LSVT has grown into a global force for change in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions. Through continuous innovation and relentless commitment to patient-centered care, LSVT has transformed the lives of countless individuals, giving them a voice and empowering them to move with confidence. As we look forward to the future, one thing is clear: the best is yet to come for LSVT.

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