Posts Tagged LSVT BIG

The Paradox of LSVT: A Flexible Approach within Standardized Treatment

Click HERE to access the handout If you are a speech-language pathologist, physical therapist, or occupational therapist or assistant and would like a certificate for viewing a public on demand webinar, please follow the below steps: View the webinar in its entirety. Click HERE to complete a survey. LSVT Global will verify your viewing of the webinar and email you a certificate. NOTE: LSVT Global webinars are not state or ASHA-registered for CEUs so you will need to retain your certificate if you would like to self-report your activity. LSVT treatments both employ a seemingly contradictory approach by offering a highly structured treatment protocol that can be tailored to meet individual patient needs. This paradox is at the heart of effectiveness in LSVT LOUD® speech therapy and LSVT BIG® physical/occupational therapy. Within their core framework, LSVT treatments demonstrate remarkable flexibility for incorporating individualized goals, versatility in symptoms, adaptability to cognitive challenges, and application to various settings and delivery methods. Additionally, the foundation of their defined yet dynamic approach lies in well-established principles of neuroplasticity. Some of these principles, which not only address immediate symptoms but also promote long-term brain changes include intensity, repetition, specificity, complexity, and saliency. Join us toContinue Reading

Customizing Care: Adapting LSVT BIG® and LSVT LOUD® for Individual Needs

LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD are well-known therapy programs designed to help individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other neurological conditions to improve their function and quality of life. Although standardized in dosage and framework, the LSVT protocols fully embrace the adage of, “If you have seen one person with Parkinson’s, you have seen one person with Parkinson’s.”  

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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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Seeing Clearly with Lewy: How LSVT LOUD® and LSVT BIG® Treatments Can Help You Communicate and Move Better

Click HERE to access the handout If you are a speech-language pathologist, physical therapist, or occupational therapist or assistant and would like a certificate for viewing a public on demand webinar, please follow the below steps: View the webinar in its entirety. Click HERE to complete a survey. LSVT Global will verify your viewing of the webinar and email you a certificate. NOTE: LSVT Global webinars are not state or ASHA-registered for CEUs so you will need to retain your certificate if you would like to self-report your activity. Join us for an enlightening webinar designed specifically for individuals living with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) and their care partners. We'll explore visual perceptual changes common in LBD, and how LSVT LOUD speech therapy and LSVT BIG physical/occupational therapy can help you manage the visual changes while also enhancing your communication and movement. In this webinar, we will discuss: Visual perceptual changes common in LBD Effects of LBD on communication and movement Benefits of LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG for improving communication and movement Adapting LSVT protocols to address visual perceptual changes Roles of speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists in an interprofessional team approach Our expert panel of alliedContinue Reading

Investing in Excellence: The Comprehensive Benefits of LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG Certification

When you consider pursuing LSVT LOUD® or LSVT BIG® certification, you might think it’s just another training course to add to your professional toolkit. However, these certifications offer far more than just a set of treatment techniques. Let’s explore the wealth of resources and benefits that come with becoming an LSVT® certified clinician through our comprehensive LSVT Training and Certification.

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Our Down Syndrome LSVT Success Story (Part 2): The Therapist Perspective

I have been exploring the option of using LSVT BIG® with kids for a few years now. I pursued additional referrals from pediatricians since that time and had a lot of interest but just got my first official referral this past summer.  Then I found out it was a 4-year-old boy with Down Syndrome!

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Our Down Syndrome LSVT Success Story (Part 1): The Parent Perspective

My son Wesley completed the 4 week long LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD program this summer.  Wes was 4 years 2 months old at the time.  He has Down syndrome, is nonverbal,
wears AFO leg braces and has glasses.  

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