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  • Title: [Neurogenic communication disorders: how effective are relaxation therapy and acupuncture?].
    Author: Ptok M.
    Journal: Laryngorhinootologie; 2008 Dec; 87(12):857-60; discussion 861. PubMed ID: 18814104.
    Abstract:
    Not only neurologists but also ENT-physicians and phoniatricians have to prescribe speech and language therapy for patients with communication disorders. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has gained increasing popularity among patients. Many studies have investigated these procedures and positive effects on certain physical e. g., chronic pain and anxiety disorders could be validated. Unfortunately only few empirical investigations have targeted the use of CAM to treat neurogenic disorders of communication or cognition. In this review we provide an overview over general therapeutical principals of two widely used approaches, relaxation therapy and acupuncture. Then we survey the literature and summarize existent research literature regarding the effects of the treatment of neurogenic disorders including dementia.
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