Swallow
Difficulty swallowing, called dysphasia, can be uncomfortable and even life-threatening because it increases your risk of developing bronchitis and pneumonia.
A swallow study can provide information to analyze your swallow mechanism, diagnose a swallowing disorder, and determine the most appropriate swallow therapy for you.
What is Dysphagia?
Learn the causes and signs of dysphagia, and tips on how to swallow safely.
Treatment
Our speech-language pathologists are certified in VitalStim® therapy, a leading-edge treatment for swallowing disorders.
VitalStim® is an innovative treatment option therapy for people with swallowing disorders, or dysphagia. Painless, noninvasive electrical stimulation retrains the muscles responsible for swallowing.
Our VitalStim-certified therapists work one-on-one with you to develop a customized treatment plan. Often, your therapist will combine VitalStim therapy with other swallowing therapies for the best results.
Conditions We Treat
- Stroke-related swallowing disorders
- Neuromuscular conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS
- Head and neck cancers treated with radiation and/or surgery
- Deconditioning as a result of age or co-morbidity
Learn more about swallow therapy and watch a video of a swallow study performed by our speech-language pathologists.
Contact Us
Our voice therapy and swallow therapy services require a doctor’s referral. If you need help with a referral or for more information on our services, call 816.691.1795.