In my previous article, “Personalizing Dysphagia Evaluation: The Platinum Standard,” I demonstrated the power and value of personalized medicine. Both Theresa Richard (of the Swallow Your Pride podcast) and I refer to this customized approach…
For a home program to be worth you and your patient’s time, it should be interesting, motivating, and practiced regularly. The principles of neuroplasticity tell us that while practicing a challenging action is important, it’s…
“What’s the safest diet for this patient?” As dysphagia clinicians, we’re asked this a lot. Physicians, nurses, and family members all want to do what’s best, and preventing aspiration with diet changes seems like a…
You’re starting to feel frustrated with Sam. He completed his instrumental assessment, but he has no interest in sticking to his treatment program. Even though you let him know that he was aspirating thin liquids… nothing…
We’ve come a long way in our treatment of people with swallowing disorders. The evidence base for the exercises, compensatory strategies, and dietary modifications we prescribe grows every year. But poor client adherence is still…
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