Dysphagia: Electrical Stimulation + sEMG

Description

Dysphagia: Electrical Stimulation + sEMG is the official manual for the international VitalStim Training Course —a course designed for therapists and clinicians who wish to learn how to effectively combine electrical stimulation and surface electromyography (sEMG) in the treatment of dysphagia.

This comprehensive guide provides a thorough introduction to both the theory and practice of dysphagia treatment. With a solid professional foundation and evidence-based methods, you will learn how to safely and effectively use VitalStim in a clinical setting. The manual covers, among other things:

• Basic Physiology and Pathology of Dysphagia

• Principles of Electrical Stimulation and sEMG Biofeedback

• Clinical decision-making and patient selection

• Protocols and guidelines for safe and effective treatment

• Case studies and practical examples

This is an invaluable resource for speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals who work with children and adults with swallowing difficulties.

This manual helps you gain confidence and expertise in using the technology, and enables you to provide evidence-based treatment with Dimensions improve patients’ quality of life and swallowing function.

Product details:

• Title: Dysphagia: Electrical Stimulation + sEMG

• Intended Use: Official Manual forCourse VitalStim Course

• Language: English

• Target audience: Therapists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, clinicians

• Format: Printed manual