Effects of speech therapy on voice and speech in Parkinson's after a 15-day rehabilitation course: a pilot study... ...including commentary by Bauer V

Speech and voice symptoms appear in approximately 65-74% of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), however, only a limited part of these patients seems to be referred to speech therapy. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effects of a two-part, 15-day rehabilitation course on speech and voice function in PD.
International Journal of Therapy & Rehabilitation, 2012 May; 19 (5): 273-86.
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