Acid Reflux – my experience
Just before I was due to go on a holiday, I developed a really bad sore throat with a cough which lasted around ten days. While on my holiday, I…
Speech Pathology Program for Rock Star, Pierre Bouvier
Nikki Martin first met Pierre Bouvier from ’Simple Plan’ in June 2012. He was towards the end of a world tour with his band, promoting their latest album ‘Get Your…
Acid Reflux – It’s tough on the throat
Acid reflux, what is it? It’s the regurgitation of stomach acid or food from the stomach into the oesophagus. It’s painful and can lead to serious problems when it reaches…
The Difficulty in Diagnosing Voice Problems!
Our voices are unbelievably important. Just ask a professional singer who knows the value of being able to deliver a consistent performance on stage each night. Speak to a movie…
Swallowing Disorders & How Speech Pathology Helps
Swallowing disorders (also known as Dysphagia) can occur from difficulties during swallowing. Eating, drinking and swallowing are an extremely essential part of peoples lives, and something, I believe as Speech Pathologist, that should be…
What is Speech Pathology?
Speech Pathology is a University degree that has a medical background in communication and swallowing issues. Within the speech pathology program/degree course, all participants have to study subjects related to…
Are Speech Pathology and Speech Therapy the same thing?
The terms "Speech Therapy" and "Speech Pathology" are often used interchangeably and I’m often asked- what is the difference? Previously, the university course was language and communications based and those…
