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 …

Dysarthria in Parkinson's disease can be characterised by monotony of pitch and loudness,
reduced stress, variable rate, imprecise consonants, and a breathy and harsh voice. Use of …

Objective This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations on treating patients
who present with dysphonia, which is characterized by altered vocal quality, pitch, loudness …

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 …

Objective: This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations on managing
hoarseness (dysphonia), defined as a disorder characterized by altered vocal quality, pitch …

OBJECTIVES To assess long term (24 months) effects of the Lee Silverman voice treatment
(LSVT®), a method designed to improve vocal function in patients with Parkinson's disease …

This study investigated the effect of two forms of intensive speech treatment,(a) respiration
(R) and (b) voice and respiration (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment [LSVT]), on the speech …

Purpose To evaluate the effects of intensive voice treatment targeting vocal loudness (the
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment [LSVT]) on vowel articulation in dysarthric individuals with …

This study assessed the impact of the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT®) on vocal
loudness [sound pressure level (SPL)] in a group of dysarthric individuals with idiopathic …

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 …