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Dysarthria Rehabilitation

Assessment and treatment of motor speech disorder.

Written by: Saygı Hospital Health Guide Editorial Board
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What is Dysarthria Rehabilitation?

Dysarthria is a motor speech disorder that develops when neurological injury impairs the muscle control needed for speech. It can affect voice production, respiration, articulation, resonance and prosody. It is frequently seen in conditions such as Parkinson disease, ALS, multiple sclerosis and stroke.

According to the Mayo Clinic classification, dysarthria types are: flaccid (lower motor neuron), spastic (bilateral upper motor neuron), ataxic (cerebellar), hypokinetic (basal ganglia — Parkinson), hyperkinetic (basal ganglia — Huntington), unilateral upper motor neuron and mixed.

Rehabilitation approaches are determined by the type and severity of the disease and individual needs. LSVT LOUD (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) is the gold standard in Parkinson dysarthria.

Symptoms

Decreased voice loudness (hypophonia)
Impaired word articulation
Monotone and rapid speech (Parkinson)
Nasal speech (in flaccid type)
Explosive speech (in cerebellar type)
Communication failure

Risk Factors

Stroke
Parkinson disease
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Multiple sclerosis
Cerebellar diseases
Cerebral palsy

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • When speech weakening occurs in a patient with Parkinson disease
  • For speech disorders after a stroke
  • For early speech therapy assessment in ALS
  • When speech intelligibility decreases
  • When communication failure causes social isolation

Treatment Methods

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Comprehensive dysarthria assessment
02
LSVT LOUD (for Parkinson)
03
Respiratory support exercises
04
Articulation and rate control practice
05
Palatal lift prosthesis (nasal escape)
06
AAC systems in advanced cases
07
Vocal cord prostheses and surgery
08
Group therapy and communication strategies

Which Department to Visit?

You can visit our Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon department for these complaints. Our specialist physicians will create the most suitable treatment plan for you.

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