Posts Tagged Parkinson’s disease

Telepractice in Private Practice and University Clinics for Adults with Neurological Disorders

This session will describe the implementation of telepractice in the treatment of adults with aphasia, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and Parkinson’s disease (PD). The focus will be on the establishment of successful and sustainable telepractice programs in private practice and university clinic settings. Published outcome data will be reviewed supporting implementation of telepractice delivery of speech treatment for these populations and in these settings. A range of scenarios from successful US and international private and university clinics will be presented detailing considerations such as equipment, recruitment, challenges, solutions and reimbursement. Use of telepractice for screening, assessment and maintenance will be described. Special emphasis will be placed on sustainability of telepractice delivery of speech treatment for adult neurological populations.

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Building a data base for automatic speech recognition in Parkinson’s disease

Learn more about Building a data base for automatic speech recognition in Parkinson’s disease.

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Improved Verb Use Following Intensive Voice Treatment in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease

Join us and learn more about Improved Verb Use Following Intensive Voice Treatment in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease.

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The Victory SUMMIT® Event Boise

Join the Davis Phinney Foundation for The Victory SUMMIT® Event Boise. LSVT Global’s CEO and co-founder, Dr. Cynthia Fox, will be speaking at this virtual event!

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“EXERCISE, EXERCISE, EXERCISE!”

I was prescribed PT, OT, and Speech Therapy. It was there that I was first taught about LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD. It was there that I also first learned about the importance of exercise and its effect on Parkinson’s.

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“I came to regard exercise as my primary medication.”

Shortly after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2013, my movement disorder specialist suggested LSVT BIG® and LSVT LOUD®. I think having completed the sixteen sessions of both LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD early on, definitely laid a strong foundation as I came to regard exercise as my primary medication.

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Utilizing technology for safe and effective delivery of LSVT LOUD

Join LSVT BIG Faculty as they discuss unique challenges faced by individuals with atypical or advanced Parkinsonian disorders. The presentation will include information on how LSVT BIG can improve mobility for these individuals and how treatment can be adapted to fit the unique needs often encountered in these populations.

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October Webinar: Utilizing technology for safe and effective delivery of LSVT LOUD

Join LSVT LOUD faculty and learn how technology, namely telepractice delivery, and the LSVT Companion System, can be utilized to receive effective LSVT LOUD speech treatment with safe social distancing.

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Virtual Fox Trot 5K Run/Walk

LSVT Global will be attending the Virtual Fox Trot 5K Run/Walk! Read on to find out all the details.

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Introduction to LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG: Speech, Physical, and Occupational Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease and Other Neurological Conditions

Join LSVT BIG Faculty as they discuss unique challenges faced by individuals with atypical or advanced Parkinsonian disorders. The presentation will include information on how LSVT BIG can improve mobility for these individuals and how treatment can be adapted to fit the unique needs often encountered in these populations.

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