Neurologic Speech Therapy
Comprehensive rehabilitation services plays an important role in assisting
patients with neurological disorders to achieve their highest level of
function. Hoag speech language pathologists specialize in the evaluation
and treatment of the following neurological disorders:
- Stroke
- Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders
- Brain tumor
- Traumatic brain injury
- Multiple Sclerosis and other degenerative neurological diseases
- Dysphagia
Individual patient needs may include:
- Communication and cognitive problems
- Aphasia – loss of the ability to express or understand spoken or
written language
- Dysarthria – disturbance in the strength or coordination of the muscles
of the speech mechanism
- Apraxia – difficulty sequencing movements or actions related to speech
- Dysphagia – swallowing difficulties. Interventions include diagnostic
procedures: modified barium swallow and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation
of swallowing. Treatment may include exercise, neuromuscular stimulation
and biofeedback.
- Voice disorders such as vocal nodules, paralyzed vocal cords and muscle
tension dysphonia
Specialized programs include:
- Comprehensive Parkinson’s Disease program including LSVT® Loud
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for treatment of dysphagia