Vitalstim Therapy in South Portland, ME
Vitalstim therapy is an FDA cleared speech pathology method used to treat swallowing disorders through the application of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES). In conjunction with conventional swallowing exercises, NMES strengthens and reeducates the muscular system and improves motor control of the swallowing mechanism.
- Be safe and effective for patients
- Accelerate the recovery time from a restricted diet
- Help patients achieve sustained improvement and long-term results
- Help patients for whom previous attempts at dysphagia therapy had failed
- Help patients become tube independant
