The diversity of chronic pain syndromes and the methods employed to study them make
integrating experimental findings challenging. This study performed coordinate-based meta …

The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the evidence for the use of the Iowa
Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) to measure strength and endurance of the tongue and …

Background. Tongue activity plays a crucial role in both oral and pharyngeal phases of
swallowing. In this study, maximum lingual isometric and swallowing pressures were …

This study investigated the effect of two forms of intensive speech treatment,(a) respiration
(R) and (b) voice and respiration (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment [LSVT]), on the speech …

To date, there are 300 disorders associated with voice, but until now there has never been a
published reference manual that classifies these disorders. Borrowing from the successful …

This study explored age-and sex-related differences in orofacial strength. Healthy adult men
(N= 88) and women (N= 83) participated in the study. Strength measures were obtained …

The availability of objective measures of tongue function presents a possible supplement to
the clinical dysphagia evaluation. The purpose of this study was to improve our …

Despite the proliferation of oral motor therapies, much controversy exists regarding the
application and benefit of neuromuscular treatments (NMTs) such as strength training for …

Patients who have cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx, or larynx may be treated with surgery,
radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these modalities. Each treatment type may …

Background. It is generally accepted that age-related changes occur in voluntary muscle.
Studies of hand grip strength and aging demonstrate a decrease in strength with age; …