Hypokinetic Dysarthria

Question 1

What is hypokinetic dysarthria caused by?

Answer 1

Basal ganglia impairment

Question 2

What does hypokinetic mean?

Answer 2

Reduced movement

Question 3

What do you see in hypokinetic speech?

Answer 3

Reduced volume, dysphonia, under articulation, reduced intonation

Question 4

What treatments may be used for hypokinetic dysarthria?

Answer 4

LSVT, pacing boards, feedback, self-awareness

Question 5

What is the main diagnosis associated with hypokinetic dysarthria?

Answer 5

Parkinson’s