LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD are well-known therapy programs designed to help individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other neurological conditions to improve their function and quality of life. Although standardized in dosage and framework, the LSVT protocols fully embrace the adage of, “If you have seen one person with Parkinson’s, you have seen one person with Parkinson’s.”
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LSVT employs a seemingly contradictory approach by offering a highly structured treatment protocol while simultaneously offering personalized care tailored to individual client needs.
This approach, which can be described as “personalized standardization,” is at the core of both LSVT LOUD® speech therapy and LSVT BIG® physical and occupational therapy. It is also at the heart of LSVT’s effectiveness.
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The holiday season is a wonderful time to show care for loved ones, especially those living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and the therapists that support them. LSVT Global offers a range of thoughtful gifts designed to enhance quality of life and improve treatment outcomes. Here are the top gifts for people living with PD, the students and professionals who treat them, and some fun gifts for all from LSVT Global.
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As a healthcare professional specializing in speech, physical, or occupational therapy, staying up to date with effective treatment techniques is crucial. The LSVT LOUD® and LSVT BIG® Training & Certification Courses offer more than just expertise in treating Parkinson’s disease – they provide a robust foundation for addressing a wide range of neurological conditions across the lifespan with confidence.
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As a physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech-language pathologist or student preparing for the future, finding a treatment approach that will be useful to you throughout your entire career is invaluable. LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD are precisely such treatments, offering versatility, adaptability, and effectiveness across various practice settings.
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Learn more about our LSVT Faculty member Stephanie Grömminger, LSVT BIG Faculty. Stephanie has been a member of our LSVT Global Team in Germany since 2018. Her creative and thoughtful energy makes her a perfect part of this team. Read on to learn more about Stephanie!
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Physical therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Speech-Language-Pathologists (SLPs) dedicate their careers to improving patients’ lives through tailored treatment plans and personalized care. The explosion of research in understanding activity dependent neuroplasticity and key elements for effective rehabilitation have elevated the potential for PT, OT, and SLPs to positively impact human behavior post-injury or disease. However, the realities of clinical practice often introduce challenges that can interfere with the ideal therapeutic process and limit the professional autonomy of therapists and the patients they serve
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Since 2016, Creighton University has offered the LSVT BIG Training and Certification Course six times to their occupational and physical therapy students and faculty. As a result of these experiences, there are now 400 physical and occupational therapists who are prepared to transform the lives of individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other neurological disorders, achieving exceptional outcomes that are backed by science.
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We have some very BIG news to share! LSVT Global is thrilled to announce that we have launched a brand-new podcast called “Think BIG & LOUD with LSVT Global” and couldn’t be more excited about it.
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Learn more about our LSVT Faculty member Kerstin Ziegler. Kerstin has been a member of our LSVT Global Team in Germany since 2011. Her passion for education and research shines through in her ability to teach fellow therapists all about LSVT BIG! Read on to learn more about Kerstin!
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