Posts Tagged Parkinson’s disease

LSVT Team Member Spotlight: Michael Siddons Villalobos

Learn more about our LSVT team member Michael Siddons Villalobos and the many hats that he wears to keep our courses and technology running smoothly! Michael is a huge asset to our team with his knowledge, skill, and calm demeanor. Read on to learn more.

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LSVT Clinician Spotlight: Todd Exley, PT, FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers

Learn all about our LSVT Spotlight Clinician Todd Exley from FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers and his success with implementing LSVT BIG not only for his clients with Parkinson’s disease but with a variety of other diagnoses. Thank you Todd for all you do as a PT to improve the lives of your clients!

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LSVT Team Member Spotlight: Tami Hefferon, LSVT BIG Faculty

Learn more about our LSVT Faculty member Tami Hefferon. Tami is simply a delight to have as a part of our LSVT team. Her boundless energy, enthusiasm and zest for life is contagious. Read on to learn more about Tami!

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LSVT Clinician Spotlight: Maureen Colket, MA, CCC-SLP

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.

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Report on the Impact of LSVT LOUD in Improving Communication of a Preschool Child and a Young Adult with Cerebral Palsy / Rapport clinique de l’impact du protocole LSVT LOUD pour améliorer la communication d’un enfant d’âge préscolaire et d’un jeune adulte ayant une paralysie cérébrale

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).

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LSVT Clinician Spotlight: Jayme Brindle, MSPT

Learn more about our LSVT Spotlight Clinician Jayme Brindle and her success with implementing LSVT BIG and BIG for LIFE classes for her clients! Thank you, Jayme, for all you do to improve the lives of those with Parkinson disease and other diagnoses.

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Crowdsourced Perceptual Ratings of Voice Quality in People With Parkinson’s Disease Before and After Intensive Voice and Articulation Therapies: Secondary Outcome of a Randomized Controlled Trial

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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Calling All Students: Discover the Power of LSVT LOUD® and LSVT BIG® Certification

Did you know that students can get certified in LSVT LOUD® and LSVT BIG®? Get certified now and be ready for your upcoming clinical experiences by taking your skills to the next level!

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LSVT Global Partner Spotlight! Carol Walton, The Parkinson Alliance

Learn more about Carol J Walton and the amazing career she has had in raising awareness of Parkinson’s and tirelessly pursuing raising money for research as CEO of The Parkinson Alliance. We here at LSVT Global have truly enjoyed collaborating with you throughout the years and wish you all the best in your new adventure!

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Parkinson Awareness Month 2023: Get Involved!

Explore some ways that you can get involved in supporting Parkinson’s awareness this April. Join us as we get BIG and LOUD with events like these and with others this month and throughout the year!

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