Christine M. Sapienza
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Professor |
Location:
University of Florida
Education:
| State University of New York at Buffalo | Ph.D., Department of Communicative Disorders, 1993 | ||
| State University of New York at Buffalo | M.A., Department of Communicative Disorders, 1989 | ||
| State University of New York at Buffalo | B.A., Department of Communicative Disorders, 1987 |
Primary Academic Appointment:
UF Deptartment of Communication Sciences and Disorders, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Research Interests:
The study of normal and disordered speech and voice production in both the adult and pediatric popoulations. Research activities have involved examining the laryngeal and respiratory aspects of normal and disorderd voice using acoustic, aerodynamic and respiratory kinematic techniques. Most recent work focuses on the use of strength training paradigms to assist with breathing, cough, speech and swallow with neurodegenerative populations.
Recent Publications:
Ludlow, C.L., Adler, C.H., Berke, G.S., Bielamowicz, S.A., Blitzer, A., Bressman, S., Hallet, M., Jinnah, H.A., Juergens, U., Perlmutter, J.S., Sapienza, C., Singleton, A., Tanner, C., & Woodson, G.E. Research profiles in spasmodic dysphonia: Report of the NIH Research planning workshop (in press). American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.
Troche, M. & Sapienza, C. (in press). Effects of levodopa on speech timing in patients with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. www.speechpathology.com (peer-reviewed).
Plowman-Prine, E. K., Okun, M. S., Sapienza, C. M., Shrivastav, R. , Fernandez, H., Foote, K. D., Ellis C., Rodriguez, A.R., Burkhead, L.M. & Rosenbek, J.C (in press). Perceptual Characteristics of Parkinsonian Speech: A comparison of the pharmacological effects of levodopa across speech and non-speech motor systems. Journal of Neurorehabilitation.
Wheeler, K., Rosenbek, J. & Sapienza, C.M. (in press). Submental EMG hyoid movement during Mendelsohn maneuver, Effortful Swallow and Expiratory muscle strength training. Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research.
Kim J., Davenport, P., Sapienza, C. M.(in press). Effect of expiratory muscle strength training on elderly cough function. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics.
Sapienza, C.M. (2008, invited). Respiratory muscle strength training. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 16, 3, 216-220.
Gonzalez, L.J., Musson, N., Rosenbek, J.C., & Sapienza, C.M. (2008). Neuroplasticity and rehabilitation research for speech, language, and swallowing disorders.Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research, 51,1,222-4. Review.
Ludlow, C.L., Hoit, J., Kent, R., Ramig, L., Shrivastav, R., Smith, A., Stathopoulos, E., Strand, E., Yorkston, K., & Sapienza, C. (2008). Translating Principles of Neural Plasticity into Research on Speech Motor Control Recovery and Rehabilitation. Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research, 51, S240-258.
Sapienza, C., Wheeler-Hegland, Stewart, K., & Nocera, J. (2008). Exercise prescription for dysphagia: Intensity and duration manipulation (Invited). Perspectives on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders. ASHA, Division 13, 50-58.
Chhabra, A, and Sapienza, C. (2007). A review of neurogenic and myogenic adaptations associated with specific exercise. Communicative Disorders Review, 1, (3-4); 175-194.
Sapienza, C.M., & Troche, M. (invited). Take 2 swallows and call me in the morning. SID 13 invited contribution. American Speech Language and Hearing. May, 2007. Troche, M., Rosenbek, J., & Sapienza, C. (in press). Effects of bolus consistency on timing and safety of swallow in patients with Parkinson's disease. Dysphagia, 2007, Jun 6: Epub ahead of print.Burkhead, L.M., Sapienza, C.M., Rosenbek, J. (2007). Strength-Training Exercise in Dysphagia Rehabilitation: Principles, procedures and directions for future research. Dysphagia, 22,3,251-265.
Wheeler, K., Chiara, T., & Sapienza, C. (2007). Surface electromyographic activity of the submental muscles during swallow and expiratory pressure threshold training tasks. Dysphagia. 22,2, 108-116.
Contact Information:
UF Dept. of Communication Sciences and Disorders
51 Dauer Hall
Gainesville, FL 32611
Phone: (352) 392-2046. Ext 243
Fax: 352-846-0243
Email: Sapienza@csd.ufl.edu