Movement Disorders in Neurologic Disease
Effects on Communication and Swallowing
Leonard L LaPointe author Bruce E Murdoch author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Plural Publishing Inc
Published:30th Mar '13
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Movement Disorders in Neurologic Disease: Effects on Communication and Swallowing covers a wide range of medical disorders that involve disturbances of muscle tone and muscle control, including Parkinson disease, ataxia, spasmodic dysphonia, and Huntington disease. All these conditions can impact the motor control systems and frequently affect the linguistic and cognitive systems as well. Coverage of each disorder includes an overview, signs and symptoms, genetics, effects on communication and swallowing, risk and protective factors, treatment decision-making, and more. Furthermore, the authors provide valuable information on the medical aspects of each condition, enabling a level of understanding that will ensure multidisciplinary professional communication and the planning and implementation of efficient strategies of intervention. Supported by numerous graphs, figures, clinical photographs, and case studies, this unique book is an essential resource for practitioners and researchers focused on neurogenics and swallowing disorders.
"The target audience for this book are clinicians and researchers in the area of neurogenic speech and swallowing disorders, but it would also be an informative resource for those seeking to advance their knowledge specific to movement disorders. The book opens with a brief introduction to movement disorders and a very useful appendix of terminology and descriptions relevant to the area. The list would be useful to pin on your notice board to allow you to quickly and easily remind yourself of the distinction between clonus, myoclonus, and rhythmic myoclonus (eeek!)... Chapter 5 describes the clinical course of the major movement disorders associated with the occurrence of motor speech and/or language disturbances, including PD, Huntington's disease, Dystonia, and Tourettes syndrome. This is an interesting and informative chapter which highlights the influence of a number of factors on the progress of the disease and the prognosis... The book concludes with plans, ideas, and thoughts on the future of movement disorders which prove enlightening and interesting reading... As a whole the readability and content of Movement Disorders in Neurologic Disease: Effects on Communication and Swallowing merit praise." --Fiona Hill, Senior Speech and Language Therapist, AMNCH Hospital, Tallaght, Update Magazine (2014)
ISBN: 9781597561525
Dimensions: 279mm x 216mm x 15mm
Weight: 476g
232 pages