Exercise-Based Treatments for Dysphagia

presented by Debra Suiter, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, F-ASHA

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Deb Suiter receives royalties from MedBridge and from Thieme Medical Publishers. She is an employee of the University of Kentucky. She also receives compensation from MedBridge for this course.

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Video Runtime: 72 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 43 Minutes

Treatment for dysphagia has long included the use of exercises designed to improve muscle strength. Many of the traditional exercises for dysphagia have been based on concepts developed by physical therapies for treatment of limb muscles. However, it remains unclear whether these same principles can be applied effectively to the muscles involved in swallowing. Additionally, little guidance has existed regarding how to incorporate specific exercises for the treatment of dysphagia. In this course, we will discuss principles of strength training and how they are being incorporated into newer dysphagia treatments. Patient and care partner factors that should be considered when developing treatment plans will also be reviewed.

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Debra Suiter, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, F-ASHA

Debra Suiter is the director of the Voice and Swallow Clinic and an associate professor in the Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. She earned her master's and doctoral degrees at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Dr. Suiter has been a speech-language pathologist for 24 years and…

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1. Choosing an Effective Treatment Paradigm

In this chapter, we will explore how clinicians choose the treatments they use. We will review strength training principles and discuss whether strength is an appropriate treatment target for individuals with dysphagia.

2. Current State of the Field

We will discuss several currently available treatments for dysphagia. Specifically, how these treatment programs have sought to incorporate principles of strength and skill training will be discussed.

3. Other Considerations

Factors aside from treatment targets (e.g., strengthening specific muscles to improve swallow function) must be considered. In this chapter, we will discuss patient and care partner–related factors that should be taken into account when planning treatment.

4. Questions and Answers

This chapter summarizes the course and provides clinical pearls to take home. Speech pathologists will dive deeper into dysphagia treatment approaches.

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