Background: Children with Down syndrome (DS) are increased probability of suffer from
feeding difficulties, which can have long-term health effects, such as growth deficits and …

Objective Dysphagia can lead to chronic aspiration and pulmonary disease. The objective of
this study was to compare change in swallowing function in pediatric patients with …

Purpose The aim is to investigate the effectiveness of NMES in the functional and
electrophysiological rehabilitation of swallowing difficulties in dysphagic children with …

Summary Objective/Background Oral-motor and sensory dysfunctions are primary reasons
for difficulties with swallowing in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Neuromuscular electrical …

This study is aimed at identifying the relationship between oral motor treatment and the
improvement of abilities for feeding and swallowing in boys and girls with CP residing in the …

Purpose: Investigate and measure the effects of electrostimulation on the orofacial
musculature and on the chewing, breathing and swallowing functions of individuals with …

Pediatric swallowing disorders are common yet often overlooked neuro-muscular system
diseases that significantly impact the quality of life and development of affected children …

Objectives Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) therapy in the head and neck has
been effectively used to rehabilitate swallowing in adult patients with acquired dysphagia …

[Purpose] The main objective of this study was to provide basic data on the functional
dysphagia scale after Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES).[Subjects] Subjects …

Original article: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for treatment of dysphagia in infants and
young children with neurological impairment: a prospective pilot study - PMC Back to Top Skip …