--- title: Blog - ACP | ACP - Accelerated Care Plus (2) description: (2) --- - [Blog](https://acplus.com/blog/all/) - [Contact Us](https://info.acplus.com/contact-us) [![Home](https://blog.acplus.com/hubfs/ACP_June2018/Images/logo.svg)](http://acplus.com) - [About](https://acplus.com/about/) - [Clinical Programs](https://acplus.com/clinical-programs/) - [Technology](https://acplus.com/technology/) - [Education](https://acplus.com/education/) # The Pulse ## ACP - Accelerated Care Plus ### Recent Posts ## [SLP Clinical Connection - Celebrating Success](https://blog.acplus.com/slp-clinical-connection-celebrating-success) Posted by [ACP - Accelerated Care Plus](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp-accelerated-care-plus) on Feb 8, 2023 3:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.acplus.com/hubfs/SLP%20Connection%20Celebrate%20Success%20Benedictine%20FEB%202023.png)](https://blog.acplus.com/slp-clinical-connection-celebrating-success) Improving Speech Using Breathing Therapy with Biofeedback Speech Therapy: (3x/week x 11 weeks) OmniFlow® Breathing Therapy Biofeedback • Airway clearance – The Dandelion • Forced expiration – Prehistoric Contest • Respiratory muscle training – Starry Road [Read More](https://blog.acplus.com/slp-clinical-connection-celebrating-success) Topics: [Dysphagia](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/dysphagia), [Speech Rehab](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/speech-rehab), [SLP Clinical Connection](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/slp-clinical-connection) ## [Improving Balance and Functional Mobility](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-balance-and-functional-mobility) Posted by [ACP - Accelerated Care Plus](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp-accelerated-care-plus) on Jan 24, 2023 12:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.acplus.com/hubfs/Capture_PSS-00019.png)](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-balance-and-functional-mobility) This 71-year-old woman was referred to a skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation services due to requiring increased assistance with all functional tasks after a five-day hospitalization due to nine falls in one week and diagnosis of a urinary tract infection. Prior to hospitalization she lived with her grandchildren in a single story home with four steps at the entry and was independent with ambulation and all functional activities including meal prep. [Read More](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-balance-and-functional-mobility) Topics: [Fall Prevention & Balance](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/fall-prevention-balance), [Patient Success Story](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/patient-success-story) ## [Electrical Stimulation in Pain Management](https://blog.acplus.com/electrical-stimulation-in-pain-management) Posted by [ACP - Accelerated Care Plus](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp-accelerated-care-plus) on Jan 24, 2023 11:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.acplus.com/hubfs/JAN2023%20TOTM-00036%20SM%20graphic.png)](https://blog.acplus.com/electrical-stimulation-in-pain-management) Pain is common in the geriatric population leading to a rapid decline in cognition and function with the eventual need for assistance and potential institutionalization. While opioids are often used to treat pain, their side effects are now well established. In therapy, multimodal non-pharmacologic pain management interventions are effective at improving clinical outcomes. [Read More](https://blog.acplus.com/electrical-stimulation-in-pain-management) Topics: [Pain Management](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/pain-management), [Clinical Tip](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/clinical-tip) ## [SLP Clinical Connection - Champions Corner](https://blog.acplus.com/slp-clinical-connection-champions-corner_january2023) Posted by [ACP - Accelerated Care Plus](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp-accelerated-care-plus) on Jan 12, 2023 11:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.acplus.com/hubfs/SLP%20Connection%20Champions%20Corner%20JAN2023.png)](https://blog.acplus.com/slp-clinical-connection-champions-corner_january2023) | |       | | --- | --- | [Read More](https://blog.acplus.com/slp-clinical-connection-champions-corner_january2023) Topics: [Dysphagia](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/dysphagia), [Speech Rehab](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/speech-rehab), [SLP Clinical Connection](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/slp-clinical-connection) ## [Improving Swallow Ability](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-swallow-ability-december-2022) Posted by [ACP - Accelerated Care Plus](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp-accelerated-care-plus) on Dec 20, 2022 5:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.acplus.com/hubfs/2023%20JAN%20PSS-00012%20Food%20and%20Drink.png)](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-swallow-ability-december-2022) This 81-year-old woman was admitted to a skilled nursing facility following hospitalization for acute respiratory failure. She was intubated (tube inserted in airway to assist with breathing), had pneumonia caused by aspiration (material entering the lungs), and oropharyngeal dysphagia (difficulty chewing and swallowing). As a result, she was referred for speech language pathology (SLP) services. Although she had a history of dysphagia from previous spinal surgery, she was able to consume a diet of regular food and thin liquids prior to this hospitalization. [Read More](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-swallow-ability-december-2022) Topics: [Dysphagia](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/dysphagia), [Patient Success Story](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/patient-success-story) ## [Dementia Care With Advanced Rehab Technology: Goal-Oriented Activity](https://blog.acplus.com/dementia-care-with-advanced-rehab-technology-goal-oriented-activity) Posted by [ACP - Accelerated Care Plus](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp-accelerated-care-plus) on Dec 20, 2022 4:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.acplus.com/hubfs/DEC2022%20TOTM%20SM%20graphic-1.png)](https://blog.acplus.com/dementia-care-with-advanced-rehab-technology-goal-oriented-activity) As dementia progresses, the ability to think clearly and function independently becomes impaired. Traditional therapy becomes increasingly difficult in this population and goal-oriented rehab with biofeedback may be a key factor in improving function. [Read More](https://blog.acplus.com/dementia-care-with-advanced-rehab-technology-goal-oriented-activity) Topics: [Clinical Tip](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/clinical-tip), [Neuro Rehab](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/neuro-rehab) ## [SLP Clinical Connection](https://blog.acplus.com/slp-clinical-connection-december2022) Posted by [ACP - Accelerated Care Plus](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp-accelerated-care-plus) on Dec 15, 2022 2:53:03 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.acplus.com/hubfs/Capture_blog.png)](https://blog.acplus.com/slp-clinical-connection-december2022) Respiratory Research Summary: [Read More](https://blog.acplus.com/slp-clinical-connection-december2022) Topics: [Dysphagia](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/dysphagia), [Speech Rehab](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/speech-rehab), [SLP Clinical Connection](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/slp-clinical-connection) ## [Improving Self-Care and Functional Mobility](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-selfcare-and-functional-mobility-flow-cycle) Posted by [ACP - Accelerated Care Plus](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp-accelerated-care-plus) on Nov 21, 2022 9:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.acplus.com/hubfs/Capture%20PSS%2000014.png)](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-selfcare-and-functional-mobility-flow-cycle) This 71-year-old gentleman was admitted to a skilled nursing facility following hospitalization due to COVID-19 with pneumonia, chronic respiratory failure, and exacerbation of asthma. He was weak and required 5 liters per minute of supplemental oxygen. Prior to hospitalization, he lived at home, was independent with all self-care and mobility, and did not use supplemental oxygen. [Read More](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-selfcare-and-functional-mobility-flow-cycle) Topics: [Patient Success Story](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/patient-success-story), [Cardiopulmonary](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/cardiopulmonary) ## [SLP Clinical Connection - Focused Clinical Application](https://blog.acplus.com/slp-clinical-connection-focused-clinical-application) Posted by [ACP - Accelerated Care Plus](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp-accelerated-care-plus) on Nov 14, 2022 5:02:50 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.acplus.com/hubfs/SLP%20Connection%20monthly%20graphic%20November%20OmniFlow-1.png)](https://blog.acplus.com/slp-clinical-connection-focused-clinical-application) Foundational Exercises Using OmniFlow® Breathing Therapy Biofeedback System [Read More](https://blog.acplus.com/slp-clinical-connection-focused-clinical-application) Topics: [Dysphagia](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/dysphagia), [Speech Rehab](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/speech-rehab), [SLP Clinical Connection](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/slp-clinical-connection) ## [Improving Swallow Ability](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-swallow-ability-covid19) Posted by [ACP - Accelerated Care Plus](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp-accelerated-care-plus) on Oct 27, 2022 10:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.acplus.com/hubfs/Capture%20PSS-00016.png)](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-swallow-ability-covid19)   [Read More](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-swallow-ability-covid19) Topics: [Dysphagia](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/dysphagia), [Patient Success Story](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/patient-success-story) [Previous](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp-accelerated-care-plus/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.acplus.com/all) [Next](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp-accelerated-care-plus/page/3) ### Welcome to our Blog - The Pulse ACP is committed to helping our partners provide outstanding healthcare value.  We offer interconnected rehabilitation technologies and the guidance of 100+ expert PTs, OTs and SLPs to help you enhance patient outcomes. 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