Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, or NMES, is a treatment method that helps strengthen the patient’s muscular system and improves his or her control of the swallow. Who needs NMES therapy? NMES therapy is used to treat individuals diagnosed with dysphagia − a swallowing disorder that causes the patient to have difficulty swallowing. Individuals with dysphagia may be treated with swallowing exercises in addition to NMES therapy. Some common symptoms of dysphagia include: … [Read more...] about Treating Swallowing Disorders with Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Therapy
Kim Allen
Speech-Language Pathologists Treating Stroke, Parkinson’s Patients
People who have neurological conditions – such as those caused by stroke and Parkinson’s disease – often have communication problems, including difficulties with swallowing and vocalizing. Because of their highly specialized training and experience, speech-language pathologists can work with these patients to help them regain function. Two major signs of a stroke are slurred speech and facial droop. Sometimes, the muscles used in swallowing become weak, which can cause the patient to aspirate … [Read more...] about Speech-Language Pathologists Treating Stroke, Parkinson’s Patients
