Swallowing
Do you have difficulty chewing and/or swallowing? Do you consistently cough while eating? Do you clear your throat, choke, have unintentional weight loss, or food/liquid feeling stuck in your throat? Let us help you enjoy the foods you love.
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Difficulty swallowing—whether it feels like food gets stuck, you’re coughing during meals, or eating just isn’t enjoyable anymore—can be scary and isolating. You’re not alone, and there is help.
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At True Self Speech Therapy we are certified providers of:
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McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program (MDTP), an exercise based approach to dysphagia therapy. MDTP uses the principles of muscle physiology to aid individuals in eating more effectively and safely.
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Vital Stim Therapy, an exercise program that uses neuromuscular electrical stimulation coupled with traditional swallowing exercises.
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Manual Therapy, a hands on approach to address symptoms of dysphagia including pain, discomfort, decreased range of motion of the lips, tongue, and cheeks as well as Trismus (decreased jaw opening). ​
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At True Self Speech Therapy we specialize in treating dysphagia caused by head and neck cancer.
​We implement a proactive approach and work closely with oncologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care. We ensure our therapy uses the most up to date research to create individual exercise programs. We treat before, during and after radiation/chemo is completed and monitor each individual’s swallow function closely.