Tag: Respiration
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Respiratory Muscle Strength Training (RMST) and Dysphagia
RMST has strong implications for dysphagia treatment, is surprisingly easy to implement, and (bonus!) is pretty affordable. Whether you’re working in acute care, SNFs, or home health, this is something you’ll want to have in your clinical back pocket. What is RMST? RMST involves strengthening the muscles responsible for inspiration and expiration. There are two…
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Integrating Respiratory Patterns into Your Clinical Swallow Exam
Assessing respiration during swallow evaluations is crucial for patients with dysphagia, as proper coordination can prevent aspiration. Observational techniques, cervical auscultation, and Modified Barium Swallow Studies can help identify risks. Effective strategies should focus on maintaining the natural breathing-swallowing rhythm to enhance safety and therapeutic outcomes.
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Dysphagia Ramblings 