Comparing the Diadochokinetic Rate in Farsi-Speaking Young and Older Adults
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- 30 March 2020
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Negah Scientific Publisher in Iranian Rehabilitation Journal
- Vol. 18 (1) , 57-64
Abstract
Objectives: Speech Diadochokinesis (DDK) is defined as the ability to produce repetitive and fast speech movements. This study aimed at comparing the DDK rate between Farsi-speaking young and older adults. Methods: In this study, 244 normal adults (122 males and 122 females) were divided into two groups of young people ...Keywords
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