DYSARTHRIA
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SUMMARY
Dysarthria is impaired articulation of speech. Mayo clinic classification:
1. Flaccid: bulbar palsy
2. Spastic: pseudobulbar palsy
3. Ataxic: cerebellar disorders
4. Hypokinetic: Parkinsonism
5. Hyperkinetic: dystonia & chorea
6. Mixed: disorders of multiple motor systems (ALS)
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
