Search for dissertations about: "drooling"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the word drooling.

2. 1. Orofacial dysfunctions in children and adolescents with myotonic dystrophy type 1 - evaluation and intervention

   Author : Lotta Sjögreen; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : myotonic dystrophy type 1; children; facial expression; dysarthria; dysphagia; drooling; lip force; lip mobility; 3D motion analysis; oral screen;

   Abstract : Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a slowly progressive neuromuscular disease. The overall aim of this thesis was primarily to describe the characteristics, prevalence, and development of orofacial functions in a group of children and adolescents with DM1 and secondly to investigate the effect of lip strengthening exercises. READ MORE