Posts Tagged LSVT BIG

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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Serving the Parkinson’s Population – It’s About the Journey

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 informative webinar on building a comprehensive Parkinson’s program presented by neuro-rehabilitation specialists from On With Life. What changes along the Parkinson’s journey, and how does care change along that journey? Planning, treatment, and what success looks like can all change when moving from a four-week LSVT treatment plan to a long-term year after year view. Celebrating client wins, and helping them deal with the setbacks, all become important parts of goal setting and the therapy process along the way. It means continually having to evolve with clients along the way, and how we as clinicians must change our mindset to help them in the best way possible.Continue Reading

A Collaborative Approach to Navigating Cognitive Challenges with LSVT LOUD® Speech Therapy and LSVT BIG® Physical/Occupational Therapy

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. While cognitive hurdles can often hinder progress in traditional therapy approaches, LSVT LOUD speech therapy and LSVT BIG physical/occupational therapy offer tailored approaches designed to enhance communication and mobility while honoring individuals' cognitive complexities. In this webinar, presenters will discuss practical strategies for therapists, clients, and caregivers to optimize treatment outcomes, even when faced with cognitive challenges. Additionally, we will explore how LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG professionals can collaborate to enhance outcomes by integrating their expertise. By working together, therapists can develop comprehensive treatment plans that address both communication and mobility challenges, leveraging techniques that support cognitive function. Join us to uncover how LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG can address cognitiveContinue Reading

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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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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