Purpose: Information on reliability of outcome measures used to assess the effectiveness of
interventions in dysphagia rehabilitation is lacking, particularly when used by different …

Background: dysphagia is common following stroke and is associated with the development
of pneumonia. Many dysphagia treatment options are available, some still experimental and …

Dysphagia may be defined as “difficulty moving food from the mouth to the stomach”(M.
Donner, Dysphagia, 1, 1988) and encompasses impaired airway protection and problems …

Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common handicapping disorder of movement and posture
caused by brain damage that occurs during the early stages of development. The most …

Dysphagia, or difficulty in chewing and swallowing, commonly occurs after neurological
insult. If dysphagia is not detected early and treated therapeutically, it can cause life …

Background Dysphagia following stroke is prevalent; however, dysphagia treatment is often
applied haphazardly and outcomes unclear. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) …

Introduction/Background Dysphagia is common in patients with stroke. Patients may
experience deficits in oral, pharyngeal and upper esophageal sphincter (UES) function …

Dysphagia and its treatment in patients with brain injury are multifactorial. Treatment
provided should address each deficit area relevant to dysphagia and should be consistent …

Dysphagia is reported to be a common secondary complication for individuals with traumatic
spinal injuries. Different etiologies of traumatic spinal injuries may lead to different profiles of …

Dysphagia affects the vast majority of acute stroke patients. Although it improves within 2
weeks for most, some face longstanding swallowing problems that place them at risk for …