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A special look into a study – The effect of EMST on Parkinson’s Disease

This blog post will look into a recent study which delved into the impacts of Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST) on those with Parkinson’s Disease. Many individuals with Parkinson’s Disease experience voice and speech difficulties, usually related to reduced volume of speech, reduced breath support for speech, and difficulty with articulation. One treatment option is EMST – but what does this look like? And what does the research say about its impact on symptoms of Parkinson’s Read more…

10 Common Terms Related to Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s Disease is the world’s fastest-growing neurological condition. When an individual receives a diagnosis, their support team will endeavour to provide them with as much knowledge as possible so that they, and their loved ones, are empowered to understand and make decisions around their disease management.   This blog post provides definitions for 10 of the most common terms related to Parkinson’s Disease to help you in feeling more confident to navigate conversations with health workers Read more…