Voice Therapy

North Mississippi Health Services speech-language pathologists help people who have an abnormal voice.

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 help 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.