Posts Tagged Parkinson’s disease

The Movement Disorders Center’s 6th Annual Parkinson Disease Symposium

6th Annual Parkinson Disease Symposium An educational conference about Parkinson’s disease covering topics such as medications, nutrition, exercise, research, advanced treatments, and many more. Where University of Colorado Hospital, Bruce Schroffel Conference Center, 12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045 View a map of the conference center and parking. Who Patients, families, and caregivers affected by Parkinson’s disease. Cost & Registration This event is FREE and open to the public, but registration is now closed. For more information, additional questions, or to request hard copies of our Save the Date, please contact Nicole Leith at 303-724-8984.

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Winter Haven, FL – LSVT BIG Training and Certification

LSVT BIG is coming to Winter Haven, Florida! Read on to find out all the details.

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Bremen, Germany – LSVT LOUD Training and Certification

LSVT LOUD is coming to Bremen, Germany! Read on to find out all the details.

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Cherry Hill, New Jersey – LSVT BIG Educational Seminar

“LSVT BIG renewed my confidence in my body. I now can control the effects that Parkinson’s has on me.” – Jim, former fighter pilot, now fighter of PD Interested in learning how LSVT BIG can help you improve your mobility, balance, walking and more? Please join us Saturday, September 28, 2019, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Fox Rehabilitation Center in Cherry Hill, NJ for a free educational seminar on LSVT BIG, physical and occupational therapy for people with Parkinson’s. Schedule: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lecture and refreshments 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Interactive voice exercise practice time (optional) New to LSVT BIG? Come and learn! LSVT BIG Graduate? Come and help our therapists learn while getting a “tune-up” of your LSVT BIG exercises! People with Parkinson’s, atypical PD, family members, friends, and other healthcare professionals who want to learn more about LSVT BIG are welcome. This seminar is offered at no cost to participants. Click here to download a seminar flyer.

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LSVT Global Team Member Spotlight! Shannon Townsend

Learn more about our LSVT Global Team member Shannon Townsend, Administrative Assistant in our corporate office. Thank you Shannon for your caring, helpful and efficient customer service for all.

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Houston, Texas – LSVT LOUD Training and Certification

Demystify the scientific research and bring evidence-based practice to life! Learn real-world LSVT LOUD clinical treatment that you can use immediately in your practice.

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Emerging Research on the Use of LSVT BIG® in People with Chronic Stroke

Another client was able to feed his pets and hold and feed his new (and first) grandchild and began noticing improvements in ability to walk in physical therapy after the intervention was completed. His wife felt comfortable leaving him home alone for the first time since his stroke.

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5 Reasons to Attend This Summer’s LSVT LOUD Training and Certification Courses

Demystify the scientific research and bring evidence-based practice to life! Learn real-world LSVT LOUD clinical tools that you can use immediately in your practice.

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“I’m getting better all the time!”

When I was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease three years ago, my family had noticed a tremor in my right hand and changes in the way that I walked.  I did not, however, notice any changes in my voice. What I did notice more and more, is how often my husband asked me to repeat myself!  I was convinced he was going deaf. 

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Bladder, Bowel and Sexual Dysfunction in Parkinson’s: What do LSVT BIG® Clinicians Need to Know?

You are most likely familiar with the research on LSVT LOUD® and LSVT BIG® which has shown both short term and long-term improvements in functional communication, mobility, balance and activities of daily living to name a few. Although the motor symptoms of Parkinson disease (PD) are targeted through the LSVT programs, as LSVT BIG clinicians, we know that we are simultaneously addressing the non-motor symptoms (NMS) as well, which can be barriers to calibration. These NMS include cognitive changes, sensory deficits, anxiety, depression, apathy, fatigue, pain, and sleep. Additionally, the non-motor symptoms of bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction can commonly occur, but may be less frequently discussed when the person is coming to see us for LSVT BIG.

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