Posts Tagged Occupational therapy

LSVT Global Team Member Spotlight! Erica Vitek, LSVT BIG Faculty

Learn more about our LSVT Global Team member Erica Vitek. Erica is an extremely talented person who goes above and beyond for her patients and works to raise the bar for excellence in OT treatment for people with PD and beyond. Thank you, Erica, for all you do for LSVT Global, we are lucky to have you as a part of our team!

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LSVT Global Team Member Spotlight! Remington Trewern, Marketing Specialist

Learn more about our LSVT Global Team member Remington Trewern. Remington is a critical part of our team as our expert on marketing, social media and most of our communications we send out to the world. He enjoys learning and trying new and creative things. Thank you, Remington, for all you do for LSVT Global!

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LSVT Global Team Member Spotlight! Laura Gusé, MPT

Learn more about our LSVT Global Team member Laura Gusé, MPT. Laura is an integral part of our team serving as our Chief Clinical Officer of LSVT BIG & working diligently to continue to bring high quality courses to people around the world! Thank you, Laura, for all you do for LSVT Global!

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LSVT Global Team Member Spotlight! Lorraine A. Ramig Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Chief Scientific Officer

Learn more about our LSVT Global Team member, Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Lorraine Ramig, Ph.D., CCC-SLP. Her passion for improving communication and mobility for people with Parkinson’s and other disorders over the last 30+ years is the reason why this LSVT Global team exists today.

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Intensive Therapy for Pediatric Populations: Can LSVT Really Work?

Are you seeing your pediatric neuromotor clients 1 or 2 times per week “forever” but not really seeing any big changes in function from week to week?  Or is your child receiving low dose therapy and their results seem to have stalled? It does not have to be that way… For the last 20 years, ongoing research has documented the use of LSVT LOUD to improve speech in children with cerebral palsy and Down syndrome. You may have heard of the wide use of LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG for Parkinson’s, but these intensive therapy protocols integrate all the key ingredients that promote brain change and motor learning in children too. Join us for this special 90-minute webinar where you will hear from researchers and real-world pediatric therapists discussing how LSVT LOUD speech therapy and LSVT BIG physical therapy have given their clients amazing results in a very short amount of time. You will learn the rationale, hear about the research, and see clinical case study videos on LSVT treatments for a variety of clients with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, and more. Learn how to determine if LSVT may be beneficial for a client or a child you know

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LSVT BIG allowed my client to get to Hawaii for his 52nd anniversary trip!

Read Zach’s inspiring story on how LSVT BIG treatment allowed his client to take the anniversary trip of a lifetime!

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LSVT Global Partner Spotlight! FOX Rehabilitation

Learn more about our 8 year partnership with FOX Rehabilitation and how it has impacted their staff and the lives of the patients they treat. We here at LSVT Global are proud to collaborate with you!

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Let’s get moving! Increase your activity level safely with uniquely designed mobility products

Do you have concerns with your balance, posture, or stamina when you are walking? Are you looking to increase your activity level but have difficulty moving safely and confidently? Join this informational webinar to watch representatives from the U-Step Neuro Walker and Urban Poling show you how their innovative walking devices are designed to prevent falls, increase mobility and function, and improve participation in life’s activities. Topics covered during the webinar include: The individual profiles best suited for the U-Step Neuro Walker and Urban Poling Real life examples of individuals who have benefited from the U-Step Neuro Walker and Urban Poling How to acquire the U-Step Neuro Walker and Urban Poling, including information about Medicare/insurance coverage This is a corporate sponsored webinar hosted by LSVT Global, Inc. Intended Audience: Individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their family members and caregivers, Healthcare professionals

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Expand your Clinical Reach: How to Apply LSVT BIG® Beyond Parkinson’s Disease

Did you know that LSVT BIG may be applied to individuals with neurological conditions other than Parkinson’s disease (PD)? Join LSVT BIG Faculty and special guest panelists as they discuss research and clinical reports on the effectiveness of LSVT BIG for populations beyond PD, with a special emphasis on stroke and pediatric populations. Learn how to determine if LSVT BIG may be right for select clients on YOUR caseload. Intended Audience: Physical and Occupational Therapy Professionals and Students

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LSVT Global Team Member Spotlight! Jessica Galgano Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Learn more about our LSVT Global Team member Jessica Galgano, Ph.D., CCC-SLP. Jessica is an integral part of our team serving as LSVT LOUD faculty, LOUD for KIDS faculty and our LSVT LOUD clinical expert all while running her own successful private practice. Thank you, Jessica, for all you do for LSVT Global!

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