Posts Tagged Occupational therapy

30 Years of LSVT Training: Empowering Therapists, Transforming Lives!

As we celebrate our 30th anniversary of the first LSVT Training and Certification Course, it is a compelling time to reflect on the origins and impact of our work. Rarely in neurorehabilitation has a treatment approach spanned the depth and breadth of research and global clinical implementation that LSVT Global has achieved. Collectively this work supports our mission of “Changing Lives with Proven Therapies.”

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Calling All Students: Discover the Power of LSVT LOUD® and LSVT BIG® Certification

Did you know that students can get certified in LSVT LOUD® and LSVT BIG®? Get certified now and be ready for your upcoming clinical experiences by taking your skills to the next level!

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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

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LSVT Global Partner Spotlight! Carol Walton, The Parkinson Alliance

Learn more about Carol J Walton and the amazing career she has had in raising awareness of Parkinson’s and tirelessly pursuing raising money for research as CEO of The Parkinson Alliance. We here at LSVT Global have truly enjoyed collaborating with you throughout the years and wish you all the best in your new adventure!

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Parkinson Awareness Month 2023: Get Involved!

Explore some ways that you can get involved in supporting Parkinson’s awareness this April. Join us as we get BIG and LOUD with events like these and with others this month and throughout the year!

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LSVT Global Team Member Spotlight! Geralyn Schulz Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Learn more about our LSVT Global Team member Geralyn Schultz, Ph.D., CCC-SLP. Dr Schultz is an enormously valuable member of our team who has worked to inspire the next generation of treatment researchers across the SLP, PT and OT professions. Thank you, Geralyn, for all you do for LSVT Global!

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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

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Announcing our 2023 Student Treatment Research Grants!

LSVT Global offers up to six $1500 LSVT Global Student Grants (LSVT-SG) for Behavioral Treatment Studies with Adult and/or Pediatric Neurological Disorders will be awarded. Apply now!

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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

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LSVT Global University Partner Spotlight! Ohio University

Hear from Brooke Vaughan from Ohio University about their long standing partnership with providing LSVT BIG Training & Certification to their DPT students and the value it ads to their education!

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