Work-Related Physical Discomfort and Ergonomics Among Speech-Language Pathologists Performing Flexible Endoscopic Evaluations of Swallowing.

Purpose: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) is a common component of a comprehensive dysphagia assessment. Endoscopy-related musculoskeletal symptoms resulting from clinician, environment, or equipment factors have been reported among health care professionals. The purpose of this work was to uncover the prevalence and nature of physical discomfort among speech-language pathologists (SLPs) who perform FEES.

Glottal Insufficiency and Parkinson's Disease: A Scoping Review of Vocal Fold Medialization Procedures.

Objectives/hypothesis: Vocal impairments are early and debilitating symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD). Glottal insufficiency is a contributor to PD-related dysphonia. Vocal fold injection laryngoplasty (IL) and medialization thyroplasty (MT) are well-established techniques used to restore glottal closure for a range of causes.