Swallowing is a complex motor event that is difficult to investigate in man by
neurophysiological experiments. For this reason, the characteristics of the brain stem …

The term postinspiration is commonly used in the scientific literature concerned with neural
generation and the control of breathing movements. Because postinspiration belongs …

The durations and temporal relationships of electromyographic activity from the submental
complex, superior pharyngeal constrictor, cricopharyngeus, thyroarytenoid, and …

Dysphagia (impaired swallowing) is common in patients with Parkinson disease (PD) and is
related to aspiration pneumonia, the primary cause of death in PD. Therapies that …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to describe biomechanical correlates of the surface
electromyographic signal obtained during swallowing by healthy adult volunteers. Method …

Sensorimotor deficits affecting voice and swallowing ability can have a devastating impact
on the quality of life of people with Parkinson disease (PD). Recent scientific findings in …

Objectives: We performed a case series to enhance our understanding of the coupling
between neuromuscular events and glottic closure. Methods: We performed combined …

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic, neurodegenerative movement disorder that typically
affects elderly patients. Swallowing disorders are highly prevalent in PD and can have grave …

Abstract Effects of three techniques designed to improve maximum range of posterior
movement of the base of tongue were investigated under videofluoroscopy in 20 subjects …

Dynamic remodeling of neuromuscular junction (NMJ) structure is postulated as a cause of
age-related muscular atrophy. Direct study of NMJ morphology in laryngeal muscles is …