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Neuroplasticity and swallowing.

Ruth E Martin1

  • 1Orofacial Neuroscience Laboratory, The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Elborn College, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada. remartin@uwo.ca

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Swallowing control in the central nervous system exhibits experience-dependent plasticity, influenced by interventions and injury. Understanding this neuroplasticity is key for rehabilitation and predicting outcomes after nervous system damage.

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Published on: March 1, 2015

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Motor Control
  • Neuroplasticity

Background:

  • The central nervous system (CNS) controlling swallowing is capable of experience-dependent plasticity.
  • Swallowing neuroplastic changes are potentially linked to behavioral modulation.
  • Both non-behavioral and behavioral interventions, alongside injury, can trigger neuroplasticity in swallowing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present research evidence on swallowing neuroplasticity.
  • To compare and contrast principles of swallowing neuroplasticity with limb neuroplasticity.
  • To highlight the necessity of understanding swallowing neuroplasticity for clinical applications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing research evidence on swallowing neuroplasticity.
  • Analysis of studies investigating the effects of interventions and injury on swallowing.
  • Comparative analysis of swallowing and limb neuroplasticity.

Main Results:

  • Swallowing neuroplasticity can be induced by various factors including interventions and injury.
  • Swallowing and limb neuroplasticity share some common features.
  • Distinct principles may govern swallowing neuroplasticity compared to limb neuroplasticity.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding swallowing neuroplasticity is crucial for explaining behavioral effects of swallowing nervous system injuries.
  • Knowledge of swallowing neuroplasticity aids in predicting the outcomes of swallowing interventions in rehabilitation.
  • Further research into the distinct principles of swallowing neuroplasticity is warranted.