LSVT Program for Parkinson’s Disease

blog Ayesha Anjum August 12, 2021

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that develops gradually. In this blog, we will help you understand the LSVT Program for Parkinson’s Disease. Moreover, Persons with Parkinson’s require speech and swallowing therapy as the disease progresses.

Click here to read more on Speech Therapy for PD: https://1specialplace.com/2021/01/06/speech-therapy-tips-for-parkinsons-disease/

Therefore, LSVT Program for Parkinson’s Disease is a Speech Therapy method. In other words, it helps persons with PD to speak efficiently. So, let us tell you more about this program.

What is LSVT Program for Parkinson’s Disease?

The Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) was designed by Dr. Ramig in the 1980s. Furthermore, Dr. Ramig named the program after her first patient Mrs. Silverman.

Hence, this program aims to give Persons with PD sustained improvements in their speech and voice. Additionally, the LSVT program uses research and evidence-based methods. Furthermore, it has been proven to improve the overall speech and movement skills of the Person with PD.

Who is a candidate for the LSVT Program?

LSVT Program is proven to be effective for Persons diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Especially, the patients who experience speech and voice issues post-diagnosis of PD.

Hence, here are the red flags that show you need to start the LSVT Program at the earliest.

Monotonous voice
Low vocal loudness
Loss of voice
Vocal fatigue
Imprecise speech sounds
Slurring of speech

What are the programs in LSVT?

Basically, there are two programs that LSVT offers.

LSVT LOUD for Speech and Voice
LSVT BIG for Physical Movement

In other words, LSVT LOUD will be conducted by Speech-Language Therapists. Similarly, LSVT BIG will be done by Physio Therapists and Occupational Therapists.

We are talking about the LSVT LOUD program for speech in this blog.

Which professional can provide the LSVT Program?

Since LSVT is evidence and research-based, only a certified professional can practice it. In other words, only a Speech-Language Therapist certified in LSVT Program can provide this therapy. Similarly, for the LSVT BIG, only a certified PT or OT therapist can provide it.

Click on the link to find an LSVT certified professional: https://www.lsvtglobal.com/LSVTFindClinicians

Why should I try the LSVT Program?

Here is why you should consider this program if you have Parkinson’s Disease.

It is an evidence-based therapy program
Customized therapy plan
One-to-one intensive program
Daily home training included in the package
Proven to improve voice and overall communication

What happens in an LSVT LOUD session?

LSVT LOUD is an intensive therapy program. In other words, it includes four one-hour sessions per week for four weeks. Further, daily homework will also be given.

Therapy tasks include:

Voice exercises
Vocal loudness and effort
Speaking tasks
Cognitive activities with speech
Functional speaking activities

How much does the LSVT LOUD program cost?

The cost of the program will be decided by the therapist. Contact a certified LSVT clinician to talk.

Click here to know more on LSVT: https://www.lsvtglobal.com/IdaIndexLSVT

If you wish to know more about Speech Therapy, kindly contact us at info@1specialplace.com

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Ayesha Anjum

Speech-Language Pathologist at 1SpecialPlace

I am a certified and trained professional adept in conducting assessment and intervention for persons with communication disorders. I also enjoy writing blogs.

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