Stroke recovery takes time and effort. It needs patience, persistence, and support. For many adults, personalized speech therapy is an important part of this process. After a stroke, survivors often experience difficulty speaking, understanding language, or even swallowing. These challenges can be frustrating and isolating, but they are not invincible. At Therapeutic Potentials Inc. (TPI), we offer personalized…
Parkinson’s disease affects much more than movement—it can also make it difficult to speak clearly and be understood. For many individuals with Parkinson’s, changes in voice, speech, and communication become more noticeable over time. That’s where voice therapy plays a vital role. At Therapeutic Potentials Inc. (TPI), our speech-language pathologists provide voice therapy programs. We serve patients in…
Ankyloglossia, is a condition where the lingual frenulum (the tissue connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth) is unusually short, thick, or tight. While it may seem like a minor anatomical variation, this can significantly impact feeding, swallowing, and speech development in infants, children, and even adults. Understanding the effects of and the…
Sleep apnea and chronic snoring can significantly impact overall health, leaving individuals feeling fatigued, unfocused, and at risk for serious health conditions. While traditional treatments like CPAP machines and oral appliances are commonly recommended as a snoring remedy, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) is emerging as a promising adjunctive treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). By…
Swallowing is a complex process that most of us take for granted—until challenges arise. Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is often a result of neurological conditions, aging, or injury. This condition can impact not only nutrition and hydration but also quality of life and safety, increasing the risk of choking or aspiration-related complications. Understanding the causes,…
Parkinson’s disease affects more than just movement—it can significantly impact speech and swallowing, essential functions that are often taken for granted. Many individuals with Parkinson’s experience challenges that greatly affect their quality of life and overall health. How Parkinson’s Disease Affects a Patient’s Speech and Swallowing: Patients all too often feel as though they are…
