This article reviews the literature on the efficacy of treatment for voice disorders primarily
using studies published in peer-reviewed journals. Voice disorders are defined, their …

The prevalence of speech disorders among individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) has
been reported to be as high as 89%. Speech impairment in PD results from a combination of …

Background As many as 89% of people with Parkinson's disease (PD) develop speech
disorders. Objectives This randomized controlled trial evaluated two speech treatments for …

Both rate reduction and increased loudness reportedly are associated with an increase in
the size of the articulatory-acoustic working space and improved acoustic distinctiveness for …

Recent advances in neuroscience have suggested that exercise‐based behavioral
treatments may improve function and possibly slow progression of motor symptoms in …

This study compared vocal sound pressure level (SPL) and self-perception of speech and
voice in men and women with idiopathic Parkinson disease (PD) and in healthy men and …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term (12 months) effects of two forms of
speech treatment on the speech and voice deficits that occur in Parkinson's disease. Thirty …

Our 15 years of research have generated the first short-and long-term efficacy data for
speech treatment (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment; LSVT/LOUD) in Parkinson's disease. We …

The purpose of this review was to examine the different treatment approaches for persons
with Parkinson's Disease (PD) and to examine the effects of these treatments on speech …

Speech and voice disorders are very common among individuals suffering from idiopathic
Parkinson's disease. In this article we review evidence for laryngeal, respiratory, articulatory …