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Record Nr.

UNINA9910460793903321

Autore

Rosenbek John C. <1940->

Titolo

Dysphagia in movement disorders / / John C. Rosenbek & Harrison N. Jones

Pubbl/distr/stampa

San Diego : , : Plural Publishing, , [2008]

©2008

ISBN

1-59756-755-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (281 p.)

Collana

Clinical dysphagia series

Disciplina

616.3/23

Soggetti

Deglutition disorders

Movement disorders - Complications

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Purpose and scope -- Definitions and classifications -- Swallowing anatomy and physiology -- Chart review and history -- Clinical swallowing examination (CSE) -- Videofluoroscopic swallowing examination (VFSE) -- Videoendoscopic swallowing examination -- The report -- Classification of treatments -- Principles of compensatory treatments -- Principles of rehabilitative techniques -- General treatment considerations -- Compensatory techniques -- Rehabilitation techniques -- Parkinson's disease -- Multiple system atrophy -- Other Parkinsonian syndromes (progressive supranuclear palsy and corticobasal ganglionic degeneration) -- Dystonia -- Ataxia syndromes -- Chorea -- Dyskinesia -- Tremor -- Wilson's disease.

Sommario/riassunto

This is a thoroughly practical and easy-to-use handbook for clinicians who evaluate and treat dysphagia in patients with movement disorders. The authors cover the depth and breadth of the state of the art and science of dysphagia management in these populations, examining conditions including Parkinson's disease, progressive supranuclear palsy, dystonia, Huntington's disease, and other movement disorders.