Dysphagia and Vital Stim Treatment
A common and treatable condition called Dysphagia, happens when a person has difficulty swallowing. There are a number of reasons it may occur, particularly in children during development, and a speech therapist can help.
The results of dysphagia can often lead to issues with healthy weight and overall growth, so it is important to understand how to identify it. Because Dysphagia can occur chronically (over time) or can also appear suddenly, be sure to check in with your medical provider if you have any concerns.
A speech therapist can assist in working with your child to regain swallow function. With Tilton’s Therapy for Tots, children can receive Vital Stim treatment through a certified therapist on our team. Over time, Vital Stim proves to be an innovative solution for patients at varying levels of severity.
Dysphagia refers to having difficulty swallowing, often chronically. It affects people for many different reasons and can be caused by many things, but with children, the development of any area could need strengthening or attention. The condition centers upon the muscles and training of the different muscle groups involved in swallowing. Often, the body needs to learn these processes again or needs help learning them for the first time.
While Dysphagia is typically chronic, it can also happen or occur suddenly. It is important to help your child strengthen the muscles necessary for proper swallowing of their food to continue correct development throughout life. As with most development issues, the treatment of each case is individualized and depends upon the circumstances of the person.
An innovative and effective approach to treating Dysphagia is through Vital Stim treatment. This treatment was approved by the USDFA in 2001 for Dysphagia and has a high rate of success in many clinical studies. This non-invasive treatment involves neuromuscular electrical stimulation to the area - usually the front of the throat and sometimes the cheeks, delivering tiny bursts of electricity through the muscles associated with swallow function.
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