Program Description:

The swallowing program focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of swallowing disorders.  Treatment is provided via a comprehensive swallowing evaulation.  Treatment is coordinated to maximize the patient's ability to safely and effiently handle as normal of a diet level as possible.

Patient Profile:

Patients with oral and/or pharyngeal dysphagia (swallowing disorders) resulting from the stroke, brain injury, cancer and neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis.

Referral:

Patients referrals are received from any licensed medical doctor.  These include primary car physicians, neurologists, neurosugeons, otolaryngologists, internists, family practice physicians and gastroenterologists.

Services:

• Clinical Swallowing Evaluation
• Modified Barium Swallowing Study (in conjunction with a radiologist)
• Oral Motor Therapy
• Tactile Thermal Stimulation
• Diet Modification/Education
• Positioning Techniques
• Swallowing Precautions

For more information, call 713-527-5451