Swallowing / Dysphagia Therapy

Safe, comfortable eating and drinking through specialized swallowing therapy and rehabilitation.

What is Dysphagia?

Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing. It can affect people of all ages and can result from various medical conditions. Swallowing problems can lead to serious health complications including malnutrition, dehydration, and aspiration pneumonia.

⚠️ Warning Signs of Dysphagia

  • • Coughing or choking during or after meals
  • • Food "sticking" in the throat
  • • Wet or gurgly voice after eating
  • • Frequent pneumonia or respiratory infections
  • • Unexplained weight loss
  • • Avoiding certain foods or eating less

Who Needs Swallowing Therapy?

Stroke Survivors

Stroke is a leading cause of dysphagia in adults

Neurological Conditions

Parkinson's, MS, ALS, and other conditions

Head & Neck Cancer

Treatment effects on swallowing structures

Aging Adults

Age-related swallowing changes (presbyphagia)

Our Treatment Approach

Swallowing therapy begins with a thorough evaluation to understand the specific nature of the swallowing difficulty. Treatment is then customized to address your unique needs.

1

Comprehensive Evaluation

Clinical swallowing assessment to identify the nature and severity of the problem

2

Consideration of Instrumental Assessment

If indicated, your clinician may provide a referral to complete an objective, specialized diagnostic evaluation of swallowing (MBS or FEES)

3

Swallowing Exercises

Strengthening and coordination exercises for the muscles involved in swallowing

4

Compensatory Strategies

Positioning techniques and modified eating strategies for safer swallowing

5

Diet Modifications

Recommendations for food textures and liquid consistencies as needed

The Goal: Safe, Enjoyable Eating

Our ultimate goal is to help you eat and drink safely while maximizing your quality of life. Mealtimes should be enjoyable, not stressful or dangerous.

Concerned About Swallowing?

Don't wait—swallowing problems can be serious. Schedule a consultation today.

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Professional dysphagia treatment to help you enjoy meals again.

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