VitalStim Therapy

VitalStim Therapy is a specialized treatment used to help people with swallowing difficulties, often due to conditions like stroke or neurological disorders. It involves using a small device that delivers gentle electrical stimulation to the muscles involved in swallowing. This stimulation can strengthen those muscles, improve coordination, and enhance the swallowing reflex. The therapy is typically provided by trained professionals, such as speech-language pathologists, who combine it with exercises to promote recovery and ensure safer swallowing. VitalStim can be an effective part of a comprehensive rehabilitation plan for individuals facing dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing.