Stay up to date in the field of swallowing and swallowing disorders (dysphagia). Read, comment and ask questions on my latest collection of hot topics.
by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Negative Press Detracts from Main Issue: Decision-Making in Dysphagia Background: When a person has difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) with high risks for aspiration of thin liquids, one of the most difficult... Read More
Elastic Therapeutic Taping with Kinesio® Tape: An Adjunct Modality for the SLP by Guest Bloggers for SwallowStudy.com: Judith Macias-Harris, M.S., CCC-SLP/BSLP/CKTI Elizabeth G Harvey, DPT, MSR, CKTP ******* SwallowStudy.com Disclosures: Financial Disclosure:... Read More
Good Dysphagia Evaluation Guides Treatment (Part 2) by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, of SwallowStudy.com ******* This is Part 2 of a two-part series focusing on the dysphagia evaluation process. I originally created the blog for MedbridgeEducation.com. I’ve... Read More
The ABAs of Drug-Induced Dysphagia by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com There is no magic pill to cure dysphagia. There are plenty of medications that can cause difficulties eating and swallowing. Introduction: When we evaluate a person’s... Read More
Dysphagia Evaluation: Ask Many Questions! by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com ******* This is Part 1 of a blog I created for MedbridgeEducation.com. For all your dysphagia evaluation & dysphagia treatment needs, I’ve partnered with MedBridge... Read More
Do Your Swallow Studies Measure Up? A Blog about the Swallowtail software application from Belldev Medical, Inc. by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com (Disclosure: Nothing to disclose; No financial relationship) Imagine yourself reviewing your... Read More
