A collaboration between UF & the Fixel Institute explored whether inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) can help people with Parkinson’s disease improve vocal loudness and speech quality. After a 5-week IMST program, participants showed: ✅ Increased vocal intensity during connected speech ✅ Longer phonation times ✅ Reduced vocal effort and improved respiratory support ✅ Better patient-reported voice outcomes These promising results suggest IMST may be a valuable tool for addressing hypokinetic dysarthria in Parkinson’s disease. More research is needed, but the findings highlight how targeted respiratory training can enhance communication and quality of life. Read the full study: sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0892199725005314#:~:text=Conclusion,may indicate less severe dysphonia. #ParkinsonsDisease #VoiceTherapy #RespiratoryHealth #FixelInstitute #UFHealth #SpeechTherapy #NeuroResearch #InspiratoryMuscleTraining