Electrical stimulation has been a controversial treatment option for acquired dysphagia since
the initial study by Freed, Freed, Chatburn, and Christian (2001). This report investigates the …

Given the paucity of objective information on neuromuscular electrical stimulation
approaches to dysphagia therapy, and the expanding utilization of this clinical approach, we …

Purpose: Dysphagia is a term used for a swallowing disorder resulting from problems with
the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, or gastroesophageal junction. Dysphagia can have …

Well designed clinical investigation of treatment methods produce evidence that generalizes
to the clinical setting, whether the authors' findings support or refute a method's benefits …

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this investigation was to critically evaluate the efficacy of
electrical stimulation (ES) in treating persons with dysphagia and aspiration. STUDY …

The use of electrical stimulation (ES) to aid dysphagia has gained increasing attention within
clinical and research arenas of speech-language pathology. With recent advances in …

The use of electrical stimulation as a treatment technique for dysphagia has prompted many
inquiries to ASHA's Health Care Services team and Ethics team. ASHA does not endorse …

Results: Our patient improved from a diet of puree with thickened liquids to a regular diet
after only 6 sessions. Despite imperfections in design, the current literature makes a strong …

Dysphagia is the term used to describe swallowing disorders usually resulting from a
neurological or physical impairment of the oral, pharyngeal or oesophageal mechanisms …

In recent years there has been a proliferation of interest in the use of electrical stimulation for
the treatment of swallowing disorders. This review explores both the rationale and existing …