Targeted Exercise Therapy for Voice and Swallow in Persons With Parkinson's Disease
Brain Research
Russell, J. A., Ciucci, M. R., et al. (2010).
Brain Research, 1341, 3-11.
This systematic review investigates the effects of exercise training or physical activity (e.g., Lee Silverman Voice training, swallow exercises) on voice or swallowing (e.g., phonation time, vocal intensity, swallow, aspiration) for individuals with Parkinson's disease.
Not stated
Through 2009
Any study design
20
<div>Voice therapy improved vocal outcomes in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Of note, the majority of studies (13/19) investigating speech-language pathology services examined the use of Lee Silverman Voice Treatment. The remaining studies examined the use of respiratory training exercises. </div>
<div>Findings suggest that interventions targeting voice in people with Parkinson's disease may improve swallowing to some degree. Swallowing treatments may also improve voice to some degree. However, it is unknown whether these effects endure over time.</div>
<div>While only one study was found, the authors conclude that use of oropharyngeal exercise training may be used to improve swallowing is promising.</div>
