Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)

Swallowing is a complex sensorimotor process that can be affected by many medical conditions. Medical Speech Pathology specialises in complex dysphagia assessment and treatment for adults, with a strong focus on gold-standard assessment and evidence-based treatment.

Treatment modalities include:

• Dysphagia rehabilitation and compensatory strategies
• Surface Electromyography (sEMG) biofeedback
• Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
• McNeil Dysphagia Therapy Program
• Respiratory Muscle Strength TrainingT
• Tongue strength and endurance rehabilitation using the Tongueometre™ device

Medical Speech Pathology can assess your swallowing in your home or usual environment, organise an instrumental assessment of swallowing as appropriate (eg. VFSS/FEES) and devise an evidence-based treatment plan to manage your swallowing difficulties. We can also create Mealtime Management Plans for participants under the NDIS and provide carer training and education for support teams.