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Unlocking the Connection: Exploring the Link Between Voice Use and Throat Clearing

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May 282 min read

Unlocking the Connection: Exploring the Link Between Voice Use and Throat Clearing

By Kathryn Graves SLP In my practice, I’ve seen many people who develop a pattern of throat clearing directly related to how they use...

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Jul 11, 20232 min read

What is Brain Fog?

Learn what Brain fog is and how it can impact your life.

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Jul 4, 20231 min read

How a team can help with Long COVID

A therapy team approach can help those with long COVID.

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Jun 27, 20232 min read

Tips and Tools for Better Oral Care

Learn about the importance of oral care for Parkinson's.

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Jun 20, 20232 min read

Importance of Good Oral Hygiene

Learn why oral hygiene is so important.

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Jun 13, 20232 min read

Signs and Symptoms of Dysphagia

Eating and drinking has been an automatic task since we were all infants. Although you probably don’t think much about what your body is...

Dysphagia Awareness Month - What is dysphagia?

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Jun 6, 20232 min read

Dysphagia Awareness Month - What is dysphagia?

Learn what dysphagia is.

Get to know Kathryn Graves, Speech Therapist at Engage

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

May 30, 20232 min read

Get to know Kathryn Graves, Speech Therapist at Engage

Get to know our speech therapist!

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

May 23, 20232 min read

What is a FEES?

A fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) is a procedure used to assess how well you swallow. During the procedure, a...

How can Speech therapy help with your voice?

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May 9, 20232 min read

How can Speech therapy help with your voice?

A voice disorder can be anything that changes the way you sound when you speak. If left untreated, voice disorders can impact your...

Understanding Functional Neurological Disorder (FND): Myths and Facts

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Mar 21, 20232 min read

Understanding Functional Neurological Disorder (FND): Myths and Facts

Functional neurological disorder (FND) describes a problem with how the brain receives and sends information to the rest of the body. FND...

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Feb 14, 20232 min read

What is Brain Fog?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. It is an...

How can Speech Therapy help after a concussion?

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Oct 25, 20222 min read

How can Speech Therapy help after a concussion?

Speech-Language Pathologists hear it all of the time: “Why do I need speech therapy? My speech is fine”. The scope of a speech-language...

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Oct 4, 20222 min read

What is a concussion?

A concussion is defined as a mild traumatic brain injury that occurs after a direct blow to the head or a force to the body that causes...

Interview with Dr. Liz discussing the benefit of working with a therapy team

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Aug 30, 20224 min read

Interview with Dr. Liz discussing the benefit of working with a therapy team

No matter the condition, having a team of different disciplines that is able to work together is beneficial to patient care. This is...

Loud for Life Therapy: Get Loud and Stay Loud

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Aug 23, 20222 min read

Loud for Life Therapy: Get Loud and Stay Loud

What is Loud for Life? Loud for life is a weekly group exercise class designed to help people with PD maintain and/or strengthen their...

LSVT Loud: Voice therapy to help you be heard!

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Aug 16, 20222 min read

LSVT Loud: Voice therapy to help you be heard!

LSVT Loud® is a standardized treatment protocol used to improve speech in patients with motor skill impairments, such as Parkinson’s ...

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Oct 30, 20202 min read

Speech changes with Parkinson's Disease

As we know, Parkinson’s Disease is a degenerative disease of the brain, which affects motor movements and coordination. Progression of...

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Oct 30, 20202 min read

Speak Out! Voice Therapy

Speak Out! is a relatively new treatment option for people with PD, having only started in 2008. It was developed by a non-profit...

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Oct 30, 20202 min read

Speaking Loud or Speaking with Intent?

In previous posts we have discussed the LSVT Loud program and the Speak Out! program. Today we are going to break down the difference...

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Oct 30, 20202 min read

Importance of a Positive Mindset

I can speak from my own experience about mindset that if I go into an activity like training for a 5 k and tell myself that I am not...

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Oct 30, 20202 min read

Gratitude Practice

Stress and anxiety are common with PD. One goal we have is to arm you with strategies and practices to combat these symptoms. Today we...

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Oct 30, 20202 min read

You aren't lazy...its apathy

So often people with PD feel discouraged that it is hard to get motivated, especially when it comes to exercise and making lifestyle...

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Oct 30, 20202 min read

Setting goals and staying motivated

As we enter a new year, it is a great time to set new goals. Research shows that it can take an average of 66 days to develop a habit. ...