idiopathic parkinsons
8 yrs ago ✔️Dr. Judith was diagnosed with ? Parkinson's disease ? years ago.
most common form of Parkinson's disease, characterized by a progressive loss of nerve cells in the brain, particularly those that produce
dopamine. It's called "idiopathic" because the specific cause is unknown, but it's believed to be a combination of genetic and environmental
factors. ✔️whats idiopathic parkinsons
70 ✔️how old is Judith
osteoporosis = a condition where bones become weakened and fragile, increasing the risk of fractures
narcolepsy = chronic neurological disorder that affects the body's ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles
intermittent exercise-induced asthma = a condition where asthma-like symptoms are triggered by exercise, even in individuals who don't have
chronic asthma ✔️along with parkinsons, what are her other diagnoses?
LSVT LOUD
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment.
LSVT LOUD improves communication by helping you speak with a voice and volume that's easy for others to hear and understand. The
treatment is built on tailored exercises that strengthen the voice box (larynx) and speech system. The main focus of the treatment is to "speak
LOUD!" However, it doesn't teach you to shout. ✔️what program is she using?
true ✔️T or F
Judith has GI problems that the Parkinsons interferes with
isometric ✔️Judith pushing her palms together during the AH was a ? exercise
the most natural and comfortable pitch range for your voice. ✔️whats modal pitch
She is a family physician and Medical Director of a large primary care clinic. She uses her voice daily for work, hobbies and with family. She has
become aware that both her clinical staff and patients are straining to hear her. There are many requests daily to repeat her comments.
✔️whats her jobs? How does she use her voice?
a. mild bowing of the vocal folds
b. lateral squeezing
c. anterior-posterior supraglottic
d. hyperfunction pattern
e. mild GERD mild LPR
*No masses, lesions, or paralysis/paresis were observed. ✔️A laryngeal exam using videostroboscopy revealed
true ✔️T or F