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Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) on the Measures of Hyolaryngeal Elevation during Swallow in Individuals with Parkinson’s DiseaseBy M. Sonam Belliappa, SP Goswami
Abstract: Inadequate hyolaryngeal elevation is one among the leading cause of aspiration and dysphagia in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Treatment protocols specific in strengthening the hyolaryngeal elevation are seldom studied in this population. Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) for swallow is a recent technical advancement in the arena of dysphagia rehabilitation that targets on stimulating the laryngeal extrinsic and the suprahyoid muscles, responsible for adequate movements of the hyolaryngeal complex. The literature …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 18–25 Read article →
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Pseudodysphagia in a Person with Parkinson’s Disease: A Case ReportBy M. Sonam Belliappa, SP Goswami
Abstract: Pseudodysphagia is a psychosomatic fear of choking and is an unusual type of dysphagia encountered by a Speech Language and Swallow Pathologist (SLP). The patients presenting this illness are afraid of swallowing as they fear that swallowing will lead to choking. The assessment and rehabilitation of pseudodysphagia is challenging and requires an SLP to work with a multidisciplinary team comprising An SLP, Psychologist, Neurologist, ENT specialist, Radiologist, Gastroenterologist, and a …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 15–21 Read article →