1Universidade Federal de Santa Maria – UFSM, School of Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil 2Universidade Federal de Santa Maria UFSM, School of Speech Therapy, Department of Speech Therapy, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil 3 Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina UDESC, School of Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Therapy, Florianópolis, S...

This paper presents an overview of a newly started EU-funded research project and outlines the design of the speech therapy structure to be used within the project. The OLP (Ortho-Logo-Paedia) project aims at improving the quality of life of persons with articulatory impairments by applying a novel technological aid to speech therapy, by integrating this training with speech recognition technol...

temporomandibular joint (tmj) diseases and disorders refer to a complex and poorly understood set of conditions, manifested by pain in the area of the jaw and associated muscles and limitations in the ability to make the normal movements of speech, facial expression, eating, chewing, and swallowing. the conventional soft occlusal splint therapy is a much safer and effective mode of a conservati...

The speech therapy rehabilitation programme starts with diagnosis and continues during hospitalisation and after the patient's discharge. The distance from the rehabilitation centre can be an unfavourable element for the correct application of the whole protocol and the achievement of optimal functional results , particularly from a vocal point of view. Psychological support is important for co...

BACKGROUND The minimum data considered as a conceptual framework, based on the achievement of effectiveness indicators and it ensures to access of precise and clear health data. The aims of the present study were identified and proposed a data element set of speech therapy centers affiliated with Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. MATERIAL AND METHODS This study that was cross - sectional...

Forty two preschool children referred to a speech therapy department were randomly allocated to receive intensive individual speech therapy or the more traditional once weekly approach. Boys and minority ethnic groups were referred most frequently. Speech therapy improved expression more than comprehension, as measured on Reynell scales. The mean improvements were 0.5 SDs (95% confidence interv...