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Parkinson's Journey - Impact of Posture on Communication, Eating, and Swallowing in Parkinson's

Parkinson's Journey - FEB 2026 Postural changes are common in Parkinson’s. While the effects on balance, fall risk, and pain are well recognized, posture can also significantly influence voice and speech clarity, breath support, and swallowing safety. Even small, targeted improvements in alignment can make daily communication and eating easier and safer. Join speech-language pathologist John Dean, MA, CCC-SLP and physiotherapist Josefa Domingos, PT, PhD for a practical discussion on how posture affects the whole system in Parkinson’s—and clear strategies to address communication and swallowing concerns linked to postural changes. The Inova Parkinson and Movement Disorder Center is part of the largest nonprofit healthcare system in Virginia. With Sonia Gow’s hard work and their top-notch team of movement disorder specialists, the IPMDC does an amazing job of supporting the Parkinson’s community in Northern Virginia and beyond. Consider making a tax-deductible donation to their registered 501c(3), to help Sonia and the rest of the team continue making this great programming available throughout the year. Visit https://ipmdc.org/donate for details.