Tag: Evidence Based Practice
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Redefining Dysphagia Care: From Observation to Rehabilitation
The post discusses the inadequacies of current dysphagia therapy practices, emphasizing the need for instrumental evaluations like MBSS and FEES to properly assess swallowing. It criticizes superficial interventions in favor of evidence-based, individualized rehabilitation strategies that enhance patient outcomes. The author urges speech-language pathologists to adopt a proactive approach in their therapy sessions.
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Pudding with a Straw: A Functional Swallowing Exercise with Real Resistance
Looking for a simple but effective exercise to strengthen the entire swallowing mechanism using resistance? So was I. Over the years, I’ve tried many different exercises with my patients. One of my go-to favorites—though it earns me a few side-eyes from coworkers—is an unusual yet highly effective technique I call: Pudding with a Straw Yes,…
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Dysphagia Ramblings 