Cough Strengthening Treatment Impact on Vocal Health in Parkinson’s Disease
Course: #11364Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 415 Reviews
This course reviews the effects of Sensorimotor Training for Airway Protection (smTAP), a cough-strengthening treatment method, on the vocal health of individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. While this treatment enhances cough efficacy, its impact on vocal health remains underexplored. Discussion involves pre- and post-treatment vocal health evaluations, comparing how the use of smTAP affects vocal health in patients with Parkinson's Disease. Findings offer clinically relevant insights into treatment selection for Parkinson’s Disease patients.
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Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the effects of smTAP on vocal health in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease.
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze the impact of smTAP on vocal health in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease.
- After this course, participants will be able to apply research findings to make informed clinical decisions regarding the selection of cough strengthening treatments.
Course created on November 11, 2025
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | Overview of Parkinson's Disease (PD), Importance of Vocal Health in PD |
| 15-25 Minutes | Cough-Strengthening Treatment Method: Sensorimotor Training for Airway Protection (smTAP): |
| 25-55 Minutes | Research Study Overview, Clinical Implications, and Application of Treatment |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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Bridget Russell
PhD CCC-SLP
Dr. Bridget Russell obtained her Ph.D. from SUNY Buffalo and serves as an Associate Professor at SUNY Fredonia. Her research focuses on voice disorders, muscle tension reduction, and vocal cord dysfunction. With over 200 presentations worldwide and publications in leading journals, she directs the Youngerman Center's Speech Production Laboratory, investigating voice and resonance disorders.
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Financial: Bridget Russell was paid an honorarium for this presentation. Non-financial: Bridget Russell has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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