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.”
Continue Reading →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.
Continue Reading →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.
Continue Reading →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.
Continue Reading →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.
Continue Reading →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.
Continue Reading →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!
Continue Reading →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.