According to the World Health Organization (WHO)<\/a> Parkinson disease (PD) is a degenerative condition of the brain associated with motor symptoms (slow movement, tremor, rigidity, walking and imbalance) and a wide variety of non-motor complications (cognitive impairment, mental health disorders, sleep disorders and pain and other sensory disturbances).<\/p>\n Motor impairments, such as dyskinesias (involuntary movements) and dystonias (painful involuntary muscle contractions) contribute to limitations in speech, mobility and restrictions in many life areas. Progression of these symptoms results in high rates of disability and care requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> LSVT LOUD<\/strong> is an effective speech treatment for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other neurological conditions. Named for Ms. Lee Silverman (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment), a woman living with PD and it was developed by Dr. Lorraine Ramig and has been scientifically studied<\/a> for over 25 years.<\/p>\n This therapy trains people with Parkinson’s to use their voice at a normal volume level while speaking at home, at work and daily basis. \u00a0The key to of this treatment is to help people “recalibrate” their perceptions so they know how loud or soft they sound to other people and can feel comfortable using a louder voice at a normal volume level.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>LSVT LOUD Therapy in Parkinson patients<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>