Join us for an enlightening webinar as we bring together a team of dedicated experts – a physical therapist, speech-language pathologist, and exercise professional – who specialize in working with individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. Discover the powerful synergy between therapy and exercise and how they can harmoniously work together to restore and maintain function, leading to a significantly improved quality of life. In this webinar, you’ll delve into the empowering benefits of a comprehensive whole-body approach to wellness for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Our experienced presenters will share their in-depth knowledge and practical insights, shedding light on the transformative impact that therapy and exercise can have on motor function, communication, and overall well-being. Through engaging discussions and real-life case examples, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of the rationale and timing behind therapy and exercise interventions. Discover how targeted exercises and therapeutic techniques can address specific challenges associated with Parkinson’s disease, optimizing functional abilities and fostering independence. Whether you are a healthcare professional or someone living with Parkinson’s disease or supporting a loved one, this webinar is designed to equip you with practical knowledge and tools to enhance the therapeutic journey. Join us as we unravel the intricate relationship between
Continue Reading →Learn more about our LSVT Spotlight Clinician Maureen Colket and her success with implementing LSVT LOUD for her clients! Thank you Maureen for all you do to improve the lives of those with Parkinson disease and other diagnoses.
Continue Reading →Marking 20 years in business can prompt you to take a look back at what you have achieved. It is also an opportunity to set your sights on what’s next. Read on to discover how our latest offerings are leading LSVT Global into the future.
Continue Reading →LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG are evidence-based treatment approaches designed to improve communication and movement in people with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions. While LSVT treatments have proven effective in research studies, some clinicians may struggle with how to effectively integrate it into their clinical practice. This webinar aims to offer practical advice and valuable insights on implementing LSVT treatments in various clinical environments including outpatient clinics, home health, skilled nursing facilities, private practice, mobile practice, and telepractice. Our discussion will cover the potential obstacles and opportunities that may arise during the implementation of LSVT therapies and provide strategies for enhancing outcomes. Intended Audience: Allied Health Professionals and Students
Continue Reading →This clinical report presents real-world clinical data on the use of LSVT LOUD to improve the communication of one preschooler and one young adult with cerebral palsy (CP). Treatment resulted in significant improvements in vocal loudness, communicative effectiveness, participation, and speech (for both clients) and velopharyngeal function (for the young adult) / Notre article clinique rapporte des données cliniques « réelles » relatives à l’utilisation du protocole LSVT LOUD pour améliorer la communication d’une enfant d’âge préscolaire et d’un jeune adulte ayant une paralysie cérébrale. L’intervention offerte a permis d’améliorer de façon significative l’intensité vocale, l’efficacité de la communication, la participation communicative et la parole (chez les deux patient(e)s), ainsi que la fonction vélopharyngée (chez le jeune adulte).
Continue Reading →As we celebrate our 30th anniversary of the first LSVT Training and Certification Course, it is a compelling time to reflect on the origins and impact of our work. Rarely in neurorehabilitation has a treatment approach spanned the depth and breadth of research and global clinical implementation that LSVT Global has achieved. Collectively this work supports our mission of “Changing Lives with Proven Therapies.”
Continue Reading →This study investigated whether untrained listeners who are recruited through online crowdsourcing platforms can assess voice treatment for people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in a way that agrees with reliable measurement tools. In crowdsourcing, researchers use digital platforms to connect with a large number of individuals who perform tasks online for monetary compensation.
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