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How Can a Speech Therapist Help Me Swallow?
There are many techniques speech therapists are trained in to help an individual improve swallowing function, starting with a thorough assessment. This may be an instrumental evaluation, using X-ray technology (modified barium swallow study) or with an endoscope that...
Should I Be Concerned About Slow Speech?
Is Slowed Speech a Sign of Something More? Have you noticed that a loved one is speaking more slowly than usual? Maybe they’re pausing more often or struggling to say words that used to come easily. You might find yourself wondering, “Is this just aging—or is it...
National Interprofessional Healthcare Month
April is National Interprofessional Healthcare Month. I learn every single day from other professionals. Moreover, an important part of the profession of Speech Language Pathology is educating our colleagues too. I love sharing all the hard work experts in my field...
Why Can’t I Open My Mouth as Wide After a Stroke?
I'm working with a post-stroke patient right now who is having increasing difficulty opening her mouth to eat and speak. Why? Trismus, commonly known as lockjaw, is a condition that limits mouth opening due to muscle tightness, nerve damage, or joint dysfunction. This...
What is Impaired Emotion Recognition?
Following a stroke or a traumatic brain injury, an individual may not recognize emotions in others as easily. This is often referred to as impaired emotion recognition. Emotions are communicated by facial expressions, vocal inflections and volume, body language, and...
VitalStim
In August of 2023 I completed training to become a provider for VitalStim dysphagia treatment, a neuromuscular electrostimulation modality to improve swallowing. I did a follow-up training in December 2024 for the VitalStim Plus, which offers all kinds of fun options...
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