Posts Tagged LSVT LOUD

Rewiring the Brain, One LOUD Voice at a Time: Neuroplasticity based speech treatment for Parkinson’s

Twenty years ago, a paper in Seminars in Speech and Language described a new way to think about speech treatment in Parkinson’s disease: use principles of neuroplasticity to drive lasting change in voice and communication. That work grew out of clinical research in the late 1980s at the Lee Silverman Center for Parkinson’s in Scottsdale, Arizona, where Dr. Lorraine Ramig and speech-language pathologist Carolyn Mead Bonotati focused on a simple question: could intensive, targeted voice training help the brain reorganize itself to support better communication?

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Is LSVT BIG® or LSVT LOUD® Certification Worth It? Why PT, OT, and SLP Students Should Say Yes!

When time is at a premium and the costs of professional PT, OT and SLP programs are at an all-time high, many students wonder if investing in LSVT Certification is truly worth it. To help you decide, we want to share a summary of insights with you from the more than 1,200 students who took the plunge last year.

In this article, we examine how earning your LSVT BIG or LSVT LOUD certification while you are still a student can be a strategic way to stand out in a crowded job market while also strengthening the clinical reasoning that supports passing your board exams.​​

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The Best of 2025: LSVT’s Most-Watched Webinars and Podcasts

2025 was another incredible year of learning, discovery, and connection across the LSVT community. From lively discussions on the latest Parkinson’s research to inspiring clinician spotlights and personal stories, our webinars and podcasts brought expert insights and real-world impact to thousands of viewers around the world. In this roundup, we’re celebrating the most-watched LSVT webinars and podcasts of 2025 — the sessions that resonated most with our audiences and continue to inspire!

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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Leon Puzon

There are people who cross our paths and leave an imprint so deep that even after they’re gone, their presence continues to brighten our days. For all of us at LSVT Global, that person was Leon Puzon — a remarkable man who taught us the power of optimism, compassion, and courage in the face of Parkinson’s disease. 

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The Referrals You’re Missing: Why Your Facility Needs a Parkinson’s‑Specialized Program Now​

Families facing a Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis are actively searching for specialized care. They are asking physicians where to find Parkinson’s‑specific rehabilitation and scanning online listings for facilities that understand movement disorders and neurological complexity. Every day, many of them are choosing facilities that prominently offer LSVT BIG® and LSVT LOUD® as evidence‑based treatments for Parkinson’s disease.​

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Empowered Choices in Deep Brain Stimulation: What Patients and Families Need to Know

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. Explore the critical decisions surrounding Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease and related conditions with neurologist Dr. Todd Herrington, Director of the DBS program at Massachusetts General Hospital. This session will answer the biggest questions patients and families have about DBS candidacy, symptom improvement, risks, recovery, the device, and long-term care. Special focus will be given to the essential role of physical, occupational, and speech therapy, offering guidance on how targeted rehabilitation helps patients prepare for the DBS journey, maximizes outcomes, and supports recovery. Leave with practical strategies and an understanding of how collaborative care empowers individuals and families at every stage of the DBS process.   Intended Audience: People living with Parkinson’sContinue Reading

Deep Brain Stimulation and Parkinson’s: Functional Impact and Collaborative Care Strategies 

Click HERE to access the handout Information for Speech-Language Pathology participants: This webinar is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs. To receive a certificate and/or earn ASHA CEUs after viewing this On-Demand webinar, complete the following steps: 1. View the webinar in its entirety. 2. Complete the LSVT LOUD On Demand Webinar Survey 2025. 3. If you request a certificate, LSVT Global will verify your viewing of the webinar and email you a certificate within two weeks. 4. If you would like LSVT Global to report your course completion to the ASHA CE Registry, we will submit a report after December 31, 2025. See note below for more information. NOTE: Any LSVT Global On Demand webinars that are eligible for ASHA CEUs are registered as one course through the end of 2025. The last day for viewing the webinars and completing the surveys is December 31, 2025. The report will be submitted after December 31, 2025 and it can take several weeks to appear on your ASHA Registry. We are not allowed to submit your CEUs for this course prior to December 31, 2025. The report will indicate the year viewed as 2025, even though it will be posted to yourContinue Reading

Move Forward Together: Your 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

The holiday season offers a wonderful opportunity to give gifts that truly make a difference in the lives of people living with Parkinson’s disease. This year, we’ve curated a selection of meaningful gifts from LSVT Global that empower independence, encourage continued practice, and support long-term wellness. Whether you’re shopping for someone who’s completed LSVT therapy or looking to support their ongoing journey, these gifts combine practicality with purpose.

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Why Online LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD Certification Makes Sense for Busy Therapists

Gain the expertise that makes a difference. Become LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD certified from the comfort of home.

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Purposeful Living Beyond Diagnosis: Finding Empowerment through LSVT BIG® and LSVT LOUD®

 

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