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Movement disorders in neurologic disease : effects on communication and swallowing /

This book covers a wide range of medical disorders that involve disturbances of muscle tone and muscle control, including Parkinson's disease, ataxia, spasmodic dysphonia, and Huntington disease. All these conditions can impact the motor control systems and frequently affect the linguistic and...

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Main Author: LaPointe, Leonard L.
Other Authors: Murdoch, B. E., 1950-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: San Diego, CA : Plural Publishing, [2014]
Subjects:
Movement disorders > Complications.
Communication.
Deglutition.
Movement Disorders > complications
Communication Disorders > etiology
Deglutition Disorders > etiology
Speech Disorders > etiology
Deglutition
Electronic books.
Online Access: Full text (MFA users only)
ISBN:9781597566407
1597566403
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction, definitions, foundations and scope / Leonard L. LaPointe
  • Etiologies of movement disorders / Leonard L. LaPointe
  • Characteristics of movement disorders / Leonard L. LaPointe
  • Differential effects of contemporary treatments for movement disorders on limb and speech function / Bruce E. Murdoch
  • Course of the diseases / Bruce E. Murdoch
  • Principles of management / Bruce E. Murdoch
  • Speech impairments associated with movement disorders: neuromotor control systems / Bruce E. Murdoch
  • Swalowing and nutritional aspects / Julie Stierwalt
  • Language and cognitive effects / Leonard L. LaPointe
  • Medical and surgical treatments / Bruce E. Murdoch
  • The future of movement disorders / Leonard L. LaPointe.

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