Vocal fold paralysis (VFP) refers to neurological causes of reduced or absent movement of
one or both vocal folds. Bilateral VFP (BVFP) is characterized by inspiratory dyspnea due to …

Spinal cord injury (SCI) population with injury below T10 or injury to the cauda equina
region is characterized by denervated muscles, extensive muscle atrophy, infiltration of …

Many factors contribute to the decline of skeletal muscle that occurs as we age. This is a
reality that we may combat, but not prevent because it is written into our genome. The series …

Respiratory adverse events are one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in
paediatric anaesthesia. Aside from predisposing conditions associated with an increased …

A wide variety of treatments have been developed to improve respiratory function and
quality of life in patients with bilateral vocal fold paresis (BVFP). One experimental method is …

Objectives The aim of the study was to increase muscle volume and improve phonation
characteristics of the aged ovine larynx by functional electrical stimulation (FES) using a …

Paralysis is a frequent phenomenon in many diseases, and to date, only functional electrical
stimulation (FES) mediated via the innervating nerve can be employed to restore skeletal …

Age related atrophy of the laryngeal muscles-mainly the thyroarytenoid muscle (TAM)-leads
to a glottal gap and consequently to a hoarse and dysphonic voice that significantly affects …

Introduction: Controversy exists over the effects of functional electrical stimulation (FES) on
reinnervation. We hypothesized that intramuscular FES would not delay reinnervation after …

Objectives/Hypothesis To reverse sarcopenia and increase the volumes of atrophied
laryngeal muscles by functional electrical stimulation (FES) using a minimal invasive …