Posts Tagged Parkinson’s

Click HERE to access the handout LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD are evidence-based therapies that are utilized to improve mobility and communication in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. However, these interventions can also be applied to stroke recovery, as many stroke survivors also experience motor and speech impairments that impact their quality of life. This webinar will focus on the integration of LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD into stroke rehabilitation to enhance mobility and communication. Presenters will discuss the benefits of these therapies, as well as the principles and techniques that are used to ensure successful implementation.  Key topics that will be covered include: Overview of the principles of LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD Common motor and speech impairments experienced by stroke survivors Evidence supporting the use of LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD to aid in stroke recovery Case studies illustrating the integration of LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD in stroke rehabilitation Strategies for incorporating LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD into clinical practice for individuals post-stroke Join us to learn how the integration of LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD can help improve mobility and communication, and enhance the overall quality of life for individuals following a stroke.   Intended Audience: Allied healthContinue Reading →

Click HERE to access the handout Featuring the Minneapolis VA’s Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Program’s Outpatient LSVT BIG Hybrid Program Join our webinar to learn about an innovative approach to delivering LSVT BIG using a combination of in-person and telehealth sessions.  Featured presenters, Hillari Olson and Emily Doby, LSVT BIG Certified Physical Therapists, and Derek Kent, LSVT BIG Certified Occupational Therapist, from the Minneapolis VA will describe the development and implementation of their LSVT BIG Outpatient Hybrid program. We will compare traditional in-person or residential delivery of LSVT BIG with their Outpatient Hybrid Program and discuss specific strategies they use to ensure patient safety during telehealth. We will also explore the role of their interdisciplinary team in improving patient care and treatment outcomes, and how to identify good candidates for this approach. Finally, we will provide information on available resources and support for therapy professionals. Register now for this exciting and informative webinar.   Intended Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants 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 inContinue Reading →

Click HERE to access the handout Eleanor Clarke Slagle, considered to be the "mother" of occupational therapy, proposed habit training as a primary occupational therapy model of treatment based upon the philosophy that engagement in meaningful routines shapes a person's wellbeing. Learn how current research supports this theory and the role of LSVT BIG as an evidence-based treatment protocol in delivery of “habit training” for people with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions. Intended Audience: Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants 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.Continue Reading →