Can Exercise Improve Swallowing for ALS Patients?

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In this video from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, watch the interview “Behind the Science” with Emily Plowman, PhD from University of Florida, where she discusses the importance of exercise and if exercising can improve swallowing for ALS patients.

Dr. Emily Plowman is an Associate Professor at the University of Florida in the departments of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences and Physical Therapy. Learn more about Dr. Plowman here: https://bit.ly/1q9t60X

 

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Marta Ribeiro Marta graduated from Universidade Fernando Pessoa in Porto with a degree in Communication Sciences and a Masters degree in New Communication Technologies. She has experience in social media, worked with several media channels, and has also worked as a freelance photographer and a graphic artist for almost 10 years.

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