Voice Therapy
Speech-language pathologists at North Mississippi Health Services offer voice therapy to improve the quality, pitch and loudness of your voice.
Raise Your Voice
Our speech-language pathologists use vocal cord exercises to prevent or treat voice disorders that affect your ability to speak clearly.
Conditions We Treat
Voice therapy is beneficial for individuals who suffer from:
- Aging voice
- Neurological disorders of the voice such as Parkinson's disease
- Voice recovery after surgery
- Poor voice quality
- Increased effort when talking or singing
- Loss of voice
- Reduced vocal ability, pitch or volume in speaking or singing
- Fatigue (voice tires easily)
Services
Computer Vocal Analysis
Our therapists use computerized medical acoustic programs that accurately capture and play back acoustic signals of speech and voice production. This technology provides objective measures of speech and voice quality, which helps determine the best treatment method to reach your therapy goals.
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT LOUD™ and LSVT BIG™)
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT LOUD™ and LSVT BIG™) is an innovative and clinically proven method used for improving communication and movement in individuals with Parkinson's disease and other conditions, such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome.
SPEAK OUT!® and The LOUD Crowd®
SPEAK OUT!® and The LOUD Crowd® is a a two-part speech therapy program to help individuals with Parkinson’s regain and maintain effective communication. SPEAK OUT!® emphasizes speaking with intent. Patients and their speech-language pathologist work through a series of speech, voice and cognitive exercises outlined in workbook.
After completing SPEAK OUT!®, patients transition to The LOUD Crowd®, a maintenance program with monthly group sessions led by a speech-language pathologist. Group members provide support, encouragement and accountability to one another.
Participation in The LOUD Crowd®, along with daily home practice and six-month re-evaluations, has been shown to help patients maintain their communication skills throughout the progression of Parkinson’s.
Vital Stim Plus and Vital Stim Experia® Therapy Systems
Vital Stim Plus and Vital Stim Experia® Therapy Systems combine the power of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) with surface electromyography (sEMG). Neuromuscular electrical stimulation provides muscle strengthening without improper muscle use as well as neuro mapping.
Referrals
Physician or nurse practitioner's referral is required for voice therapy.
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Outpatient Rehabilitation
Our therapists develop a treatment plan to help you achieve your specific goals. Therapists use their experience and expertise along with the latest equipment to help you optimize recovery with therapy appointments that fit your schedule.
Outpatient Rehabilitation
Our therapists develop a treatment plan to help you achieve your specific goals. Therapists use their experience and expertise along with the latest equipment to help you optimize recovery with therapy appointments that fit your schedule.