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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...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- May 16
- 2 min
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...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- May 9
- 2 min
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...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- May 2
- 2 min
What is speech therapy?
Many people are familiar with speech therapy for children. Some children may receive speech therapy because they have difficulty...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Mar 21
- 2 min
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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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Feb 14
- 2 min
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...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Nov 20, 2022
- 1 min
Engage's Favorite Things: Gift Guide for your loved one with Parkinson's - Part 1
Looking for that thoughtful and useful gift for your loved one with Parkinson's? Here are some of our favorite things along with links....
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Oct 25, 2022
- 2 min
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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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Oct 4, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Aug 30, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Aug 23, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Aug 16, 2022
- 2 min
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 ...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Aug 9, 2022
- 2 min
Speak out with Intent!
I have Parkinson’s Disease. What can I do to improve or maintain my voice and swallowing? Based on research completed with those living...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Oct 30, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Oct 30, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Oct 30, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Oct 30, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Oct 30, 2020
- 2 min
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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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Oct 30, 2020
- 2 min
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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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Oct 30, 2020
- 2 min
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. ...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Oct 30, 2020
- 1 min
What to expect from a Telehealth Visit?
A telehealth appointment is just like a regular appointment with your therapist but from your home. You will sit in front of a camera...
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