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01-06-2009 | Review Article

Neuroplasticity and Swallowing

Author: Ruth E. Martin

Published in: Dysphagia | Issue 2/2009

Abstract

Recent research has suggested that the central nervous system controlling swallowing can undergo experience-dependent plasticity. Moreover, swallowing neuroplastic change may be associated with behavioural modulation. This article presents research evidence suggesting that nonbehavioural and behavioural interventions, as well as injury, can induce swallowing neuroplasticity. These studies indicate that while swallowing and limb neuroplasticity share certain features, certain principles of swallowing neuroplasticity may be distinct. Thus, an understanding of swallowing neuroplasticity is necessary in terms of explaining and predicting the (1) behavioural effects of injury to the swallowing nervous system and (2) effects of swallowing interventions applied in rehabilitation.

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Title: Neuroplasticity and Swallowing
Author: Ruth E. Martin
Publication date: 01-06-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Dysphagia / Issue 2/2009
Print ISSN: 0179-051X
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0460
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00455-008-9193-9

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