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Swallowing Therapy

We specialize in the treatment of swallowing problems (dysphagia) due to:

  • Neurological conditions such as stroke, brain injury, Alzheimer’s disease, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and muscular dystrophy among others
  • Cancer of the mouth, throat or esophagussw1
  • Injury or surgery involving the head and neck

Goals for our clients include:

  • Reducing their risk of choking and aspiration
  • Bringing back their enjoyment of eating and drinking
  • Maintaining proper nutrition and hydration
  • Progressing from puree to regular consistency diets*
  • Transitioning from thick to thin liquids*
  • Weaning them off a feeding tube*
      *If safely tolerated by the patient
We provide the following treatment techniques:

  • VitalStim® Swallowing Therapy – a non invasive external electrical stimulation therapy that reeducates the throat muscles
  • The McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program (MDTP) – an exercise-based program to treat swallowing disorders in adults
  • Postural changes such as the chin-tuck position to improve airway protection
  • Swallowing exercises
Therapies Offered
Speech/Language Therapy
Voice Therapy
Swallowing Therapy
Cognitive Rehabilitation
Speech Improvement
Accent Modification
Presentation Skills
Speech and Voice Coaching
Team
Judy Cavallo Bio
Troy Williams Bio
Team Bios
NYSS Difference
NYSS Difference
Patient Testimonials
Professional Testimonials
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775 Park Avenue, Suite 255, Huntington, NY 11743