Live LSVT BIG Training and Certification Course
Exciting News! 
Laura Gusé, PT – Chief Clinical Officer, LSVT BIG®
Dr Cynthia Fox – CEO and Co-Founder, LSVT Global
Saturday, 23 May 2026
10:00 AM (Malaysia Time)
Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists Physicians and Rehabilitation Professionals People living with Parkinson’s disease Family members and caregivers
Event Details
Date: 17-18 July 2026
Duration: 2 days
Venue: 56 Hotel (Block B, Level G), Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia (56hotel.com.my)
Instructors: LSVT Global, USA (www.lsvtglobal.com)
Organizers:
Kuching Parkinson’s Society (KPS) and Laila Stroke Care Centre (LSCC)
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Open to all physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and students in these professions.
LSVT BIG Training And Certification Course Syllabus
The live LSVT BIG Training and Certification Course is a mix of online, pre-recorded learning and in-person, interactive learning designed to train physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and students in these professions in an evidence-based, intensive treatment protocol for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions.
In this course you will:
- Discover the foundation of LSVT BIG, its key treatment principles and their rationale along with an overview of efficacy data on LSVT BIG.
- Learn details of the protocol and how to administer it to people who have varied abilities and functional goals
- Practice all elements of the LSVT BIG protocol through video led demonstrations
- Unlock the keys to making lasting changes in function through calibration training.
- Acquire tips for assessment and documentation.
- Develop a lifelong model of care and learn to work together as an interdisciplinary team.
- Receive information on implementation enabling you to offer LSVT BIG to many who would benefit.
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Teaching techniques include asynchronous and synchronous lectures, nearly one hundred video examples, as well as live, instructor led exercise practice, questions and answers, and interactive case studies. Knowledge review questions and live practice times ensure the highest levels of learning. Discussion will be included about application to other neural disorders and personalization of the treatment to meet the unique functional mobility and daily living goals of each patient.
A 50- question multiple choice final exam is administered online as part of this training. A minimum score of 84% on the final exam is required to pass, and retakes are available.
Course Overview
18 June – 16 July 2026: Complete 3-4 hours of pre-recorded online content
17 July 2026: Day 1 In-Person, 9.00am to 4.30pm
18 July 2026: Day 2 In-Person, 9.00am to 3.30pm with optional Q&A session from 3.30pm-4.30pm
18 July – 1 August 2026: Complete final exam online
What Will I Learn
The fundamental treatment principles and rationale, key treatment elements, efficacy data supporting treatment outcomes, details of treatment tasks, and practical delivery will be covered. Teaching techniques included both live and pre-recorded lecture, live and video demonstrations, live instructor led exercise practice, live Q&A, and case study presentations. Discussion will be included on application to other neural disorders and personalization of the treatment to meet the unique functional goals of each patient.
What Comes With LSVT BIG Training And Certification?
- Downloadable LSVT BIG Training and Certification Course materials
- Official LSVT BIG Certification upon completion of the course and passing exam
- Access to LSVT BIG Homework Helper video
- Downloadable LSVT BIG Resources (treatment forms, marketing resources, videos, and more)
- Listing on the LSVT Global Certified Clinician database for referrals
- Invitation to the exclusive LSVT BIG Clinician Facebook group
- Online support from LSVT BIG experts for clinical questions
- FREE webinars on advanced LSVT BIG topics plus access to 40+ on-demand webinars
How Do I Become LSVT BIG Certified?
- Register for a LSVT BIG Training and Certification Course
- Read and accept the LSVT Clinician Practice Agreement, sent via email link upon registration
- Complete the entire LSVT BIG Training and Certification Course
- Complete the Certification Exam with an 84% score required to pass. The exam will be administered online after all learning modules have been completed. If a participant does not pass the exam, there will be an opportunity for the participant to re-take the exam online, at no additional cost.
Learning Objectives
As a result of participating in this course, participants (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and students in these professions) will be able to:
- Outline the standardized dosage and framework of the LSVT BIG protocol.
- Differentiate between evidence-based exercise approaches and the LSVT BIG physical and occupational therapy approach for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
- State the rationale for using a single target of amplitude when working with patients who have PD.
- Recognize how and why intensive training is delivered within sessions and across sessions of LSVT BIG.
- Identify at least three common symptoms of PD which can be barriers to achieving lasting treatment results in people who have PD.
- Summarize research findings that support use of LSVT BIG for persons with PD and other neurological conditions.
- Analyse the seven Maximal Daily Exercises to determine the Parkinson’s specific rationale for each.
- Select appropriate treatment adaptations and progressions to individualize LSVT BIG therapy.
- Apply the five LSVT BIG teaching techniques to train and reinforce improved movement quality in given case scenarios.
- Classify the distinct purposes of Functional Component Tasks, Hierarchy Tasks, and Carryover Assignments within LSVT BIG.
- Determine how to customize elements within the LSVT BIG protocol to address patient specific problems related to freezing with gait, mobility and/or ADLs.
- Evaluate a patient’s feedback and performance to determine if they have been successfully calibrated through LSVT BIG treatment.
- Synthesize information related to a patient’s diagnosis, exam and stimulability testing results to assess if the patient with PD or another condition would be appropriate for LSVT BIG treatment.
- Recommend appropriate follow up care and home exercise practice after discharge from LSVT BIG to help maintain treatment gains and manage PD symptoms long term.
- Consider and plan how physical and occupational therapy professionals can collaborate to provide LSVT BIG either individually or as a team based upon patients’ needs.
Live Course Agenda
A) Pre-recorded Learning Online
- Must complete prior to live sessions:
- Navigating the Learning Portal:
- Clinician Practice Agreement: Please review and complete this form online
- Course Resources: Download all the resources from this section for reference during the training
Step 1 Sign the Clinician Practice Agreement Step 2 Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: Background of LSVT BIG
Knowledge Review Questions Modules 1 and 2
Module 3: Exercise and Clinical Practice Guidelines for Parkinson’s and LSVT BIG
Knowledge Review Questions Module 3
Module 4: Paradigm Shift 1: Target
Module 5: Paradigm Shift 2: Mode
Module 6: Paradigm Shift 3: Calibration
Knowledge Review Questions Module 4 – 6
Module 7: Overview of Parkinson’s Disease
Knowledge Review Questions Module 7
Module 8: LSVT Research Overview
Knowledge Review Questions for Module 8
Module 9: Intro to LSVT BIG Methods
Knowledge Review Questions for Module 9
After completing modules 1-9 and the Knowledge Review Questions, which will take approximately 3 hours, participants will be ready for the live course.Step 3 Show up for the in-person training at 8.30am on Day 1 of the live course
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- If participants have any technical difficulties, email: training@lsvtglobal.com
- Participants are advised to wear comfortable clothing and shoes for exercise practice.
B) Live Course Agenda
Live Day 1: 9.00am – 4.30pm
| 8.30am-9.00am | Sign in and prepare to start the day! |
| 9.00am-10.15am | Standard LSVT BIG Maximal Daily Exercises |
| Adaptations/Progressions of LSVT BIG Maximal Daily Exercises | |
| 10.15am-10.30am | Break |
| 10.30am-11.15am | LSVT BIG Demonstration |
| 11.15am-12.30pm | Interactive Practice Session of Standard and Adapted Maximal Daily Exercises: Includes large group and small group practice |
| 12.30pm – 1.30pm | Lunch |
| 1.30pm-3.15pm | Functional Component Tasks and Hierarchy Tasks Selecting Functional Component Tasks and Hierarchy Tasks Functional Component Task and Hierarchy Task Considerations with small group practice |
| 3.15pm-3.30pm | Break |
| 3.30pm-4.30pm | BIG Walking, Freezing of Gait, Summary of Day 1 |
| End of Day 1 |
Live Day 2: 9.00am – 4.30pm
| 8.30am-9.00am | Sign in and prepare to start the day! |
| 9.00am-9.45am | Teaching Techniques: Model, Shape, Drive, Stabilize, and Calibrate |
| 9.45am-10.45am | Calibration Education: Calibration through Treatment, Carryover Assignments, and Homework Assessing Calibration |
| 10.45am-11.00am | Break |
| 11.00am-12.30pm | Discharge Instructions and Follow-up Recommendations Assessment and Quantification Documentation Tips Application of LSVT BIG in Advanced PD and Other Conditions Scheduling and Practice Setting Considerations Interdisciplinary Care in PD and Team Delivery Models |
| 12.30pm-1.30pm | Lunch |
| 1.30pm-3.00pm | Interactive Practice Session with PD Volunteers |
| 3.00pm-3.30pm | Clinical Implementation, Next Steps after LSVT BIG Certification |
| 3.30pm-4.30pm | Optional: Q&A with LSVT BIG Faculty |
| End of Day 2 |
C) Course Evaluation
LSVT BIG Certification Exam
- 50 multiple choice questions; non-timed but must be finished in one sitting
- 84% or greater required to pass
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D) Instructors Profile
https://lsvtstore.mybigcommerce.com/lsvt-big-faculty/
Course Fee
| A. | Early Bird Rate | RM2,000 per person | Registration & payment made before 10 May 2026 |
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| B. | Normal Rate | RM2,600 per person | Registration & payment made between 10 May – 30 June 2026 |
| C. | Group Rate (2 & above from same company) | RM2,300 per person | Registration & payment made between 10 May – 30 June 2026 |
*Student Rate to be announced by 18 May 2026 and pending available spaces.
Note: Fees are inclusive of access to online pre-course recorded modules in the Learning Management System (LMS), tea breaks and lunch for the full 2-day course, and issuance of certificate to participant upon completion. Fees are non-claimable from KPS and HRD Corp.
Attendance Policy
| I) | Individual participation in the entire course is mandatory. Certification and Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credit (if applicable) will only be awarded upon full completion of all course components. Participants who do not complete the course are not eligible for certification, CEU credit (if applicable), or a refund of any fees paid. |
| II) | The organizers reserve the right to cancel or reschedule the in-person course as they deem necessary due to low enrolment, unforeseen circumstances, or other reasons. All registered participants shall be notified accordingly via whatsapp or email. The organizers will provide participants with choice of a refund of their registration fee or enrolment in the Online Training & Certification course. The organizers assume no responsibility for any expenses incurred by participants as a result of cancellations, including travel or accommodation costs. |
Cancellation Policy
| 1 | Cancel between 10 May – 10 June 2026 | No refund but substitute participant is allowed. | Register & provide substitute participant details before 30 June 2026 |
| 2 | Cancel after 10 June 2026 | No refund and no substitute allowed. Participant has the option to enrol in the LSVT BIG Online Training and Certification Course. | Certification provided by LSVT Global upon completion of online course. |
LSVT BIG Trademarks And Certification
The LSVT trademark and other logos appearing within the LSVT Global website and on its literature are registered and unregistered trademarks of LSCT Global, Inc. Only individuals directly certified by LSVT Global, Inc., and who have attended an LSVT BIG Training and Certification course with specific training in the LSVT BIG modalities of treatment for individuals with movement disorders related to Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological disorders or conditions are entitled to use the LSVT trademarks. An individual who has attended a course and has received a certificate of LSVT BIG training will be able to use the LSVT trademark to refer to themselves as an “LSVT BIG certified clinician”, so long as they retain active clinician status. Any non-sanctioned use is strictly prohibited.
LSVT BIG Certified Clinicians will be able to:
- Use the LSVT trademark to indicate they are an LSVT Trained and Certified clinician
- Use the efficacy data of LSVT BIG to market and support reimbursement of the LSVT BIG program
- Enrol in the database of LSVT-certified clinicians for patient and physician referrals
- Attend future LSVT BIG Training and Certification course for reduced fees
Instructor Profile
Enquiries
About KPS
Kuching Parkinson’s Society (KPS) began as a support group for people with Parkinson’s, their caregivers and family members in 2015.
Educational sessions given were by various professionals keep the group well informed. It also served as a platform to share experiences and provide emotional support to one another.
As members grew over the years, the volunteers and those affected by Parkinson’s Disease (PD) decided to take the effort to the next level.
In November 2017, Kuching Parkinson’s Society was officially registered as a Non-Governmental Organisation.
In the last few years, Kuching Parkinson’s Society has been active in advocating for better care and management of PD by organising public forums, medical forums, and also training more therapists in PD-specific management and interventions.
To date, the society has sponsored the training of two physiotherapists in advanced PD management, and one LSVT Loud Speech Therapist.
The society is aiming to train more PD-specific trained therapists in 2026, thus, the partnership with Laila Stroke Care Centre to organize the LSVT BIG workshop. This is to ensure that Sarawak and our neighbouring regions will be able to meet the increasing demands of better PD-specific care and management.
About LSCC
Laila Stroke Care Centre (LSCC) is a community-based neurological rehabilitation centre established in 2008, dedicated to supporting individuals affected by stroke and other neurological conditions through accessible, evidence-based rehabilitation. The Centre emphasises functional recovery, goal-oriented group therapy and meaningful engagement within the community.
Guided by a strong commitment to continuous learning and service development, LSCC is actively strengthening its capabilities in neurological rehabilitation and professional education. Its organisation of the LSVT BIG workshop reflects a strong alignment with internationally recognised standards of care and a dedication to advancing clinical excellence through structured, evidence-based training.
LSCC values partnership, shared learning and welcomes participants who share the goal of improving the lives of individuals living with neurological conditions.
