DYSARTHRIA-EVIDENCE BASED MANAGEMENT

SUMMARY

Depends on the severity and system involved:
1. Poor respiratory support: specific respiratory exercise, binders, abdominal paddles, biofeedback tools
2. Velopharyngeal dysfunction: nasal obturator and palatal lift prosthesis
3. Hypokinetic (PD): Lee Silverman Voice treatment program
4. Hypokinetic & cognitive impairment: Speech Vive (wearable speech device)
5. Degenerative condition (ALS): Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)

Reference(s)

Braddom, page 57.
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.