Movement Disorders in Neurologic Disease
Effects on Communication and Swallowing
Will be published approx. on 1. July 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
232 pages
978-1-59756-152-5 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
"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)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
b/w illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 251 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
476 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59756-152-5 (9781597561525)
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Persons
Leonard LaPointe, Ph.D. Leonard L. LaPointe, Ph.D.,received his BachelorA's degree from Michigan State University and his MasterA's and Doctoral degrees from the University of Colorado. He currently occupies an endowed distinguished professor chair, the Francis Eppes Professor of Communication Science & Disorders, at Florida State University in Tallahassee. He has served invited visiting professorships in Australia, Hong Kong, and New Zealand and lectures worldwide. Bruce Murdoch, Ph.D. Bruce Murdoch is Head of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and Director of the Motor Speech and Neurogenic Language Disorders Research Centre at The University of Queensland, Australia.
Content
Introduction, Definitions, Foundations Etiologies Characteristics Negative Signs and Symptoms Positive Signs and Symptoms Limb and Speech Contrasts Course of the Diseases Principles of Management Speech and Neuromotor Control of the Speech Production System Dysphagia Management and Nutritional Aspects Language and Cognitive Effects Medical Treatments The Future New Developments Genetics, Stem Cell, Implantation, Pharmacologic