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SLP Role in the Esophageal Stage of Swallowing

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
What exactly is our role when it comes to esophageal dysfunction? This material describes the SLP’s role in screening for/being a part of a multidisciplinary team to treat esophageal dysphagia. Includes a handy reference chart for comparing and contrasting the symptoms of each etiology of dysphagia.
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Shoulder Subluxation: Causes and Treatment Interventions

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This resource aims to improve outcomes and understanding of this diagnosis – it describes subluxation, including the diagnosis techniques, anatomy, and progression. It also lists and describes the most common and evidence-based interventions for prevention and management of subluxation.
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What is Dysphagia?

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout visualizes the anatomy/physiology of the swallow and describes general symptoms of dysphagia.
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The Hypoglossal Nerve

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout handout describes the hypoglossal nerve anatomy and function and describes how damage to the hypoglossal nerve may affect the tongue.
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Shaker Swallow Exercise

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout includes information about how to complete the shaker exercise as well as visual anatomy to describe how the exercise is attempting to strengthen suprahyoid swallow muscles.
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