The SDI lab focuses on understanding how aging impacts swallowing function and how swallowing impairment (dysphagia) impacts patients with progressive neurodegenerative disease, particularly patients with motor neuron disease (MND) such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). More specifically, our lab investigates:
- Coordination of breathing and swallowing
- Respiratory-swallow training on improving respiratory-swallow coordination
- Impact of pulmonary function on speech and swallowing function
- Strengthening paradigms on improving swallowing function
Interests: Dysphagia, Motor Speech Disorders, Neuromuscular disease, Aging
