--- title: Blog - ACP | Dysphagia description: Dysphagia | --- - [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 ## [Improving Swallow Ability](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-swallow-ability-pss-00033) Posted by [ACP - Accelerated Care Plus](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp-accelerated-care-plus) on May 25, 2023 3:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Quince logo](https://blog.acplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Quince%20logo.png?width=231&height=74&name=Quince%20logo.png) This 65-year-old gentleman was admitted to Quince Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Memphis, TN for rehabilitation services following hospitalization due to a stroke. He was diagnosed with oropharyngeal dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). His swallow initiation was inconsistent, and he had difficulty managing his own secretions. He could not take any food or liquid by mouth and a feeding tube was placed. Prior to his stroke, he ate a regular diet. [Read More](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-swallow-ability-pss-00033) Topics: [Dysphagia](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/dysphagia), [Patient Success Story](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/patient-success-story) ## [SLP Clinical Connection - Swallowing Research Summary](https://blog.acplus.com/slp-clinical-connection-swallowing-research-summary) Posted by [ACP - Accelerated Care Plus](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp-accelerated-care-plus) on Apr 20, 2023 8:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.acplus.com/hubfs/diver.jpg)](https://blog.acplus.com/slp-clinical-connection-swallowing-research-summary) Barikroo, A., Im, I., Crary, M., Carnaby, G. (2023). Effects of Age and Lingual-Palatal Pressure Levels on Submental Surface Electromyography Measures. Dysphagia. [doi.org/10.1007/s00455-023-10553-6 ](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00455-023-10553-6) [Read More](https://blog.acplus.com/slp-clinical-connection-swallowing-research-summary) 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) ## [SLP Clinical Connection - Dysphagia Research Summary](https://blog.acplus.com/slp-clinical-connection-dysphagia-research-summary) Posted by [ACP - Accelerated Care Plus](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp-accelerated-care-plus) on Mar 6, 2023 11:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.acplus.com/hubfs/SLP%20Connection%20March%202023%20research%20article%20graphic.png)](https://blog.acplus.com/slp-clinical-connection-dysphagia-research-summary) Galek, K.E., Bice, E.M., Allen, K. (2023). The Influence of Three Feedback Conditions on Performing a Swallow Motor Pattern in Healthy Adults. Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica (Karger). [doi.org/10.1159/000525634  ](https://www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/525634) [Read More](https://blog.acplus.com/slp-clinical-connection-dysphagia-research-summary) 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) ## [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) ## [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) ## [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) ## [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) ## [SLP Clinical Connection - Celebrating Success](https://blog.acplus.com/slp-clinical-connection-celebrating-success-october2022) Posted by [ACP - Accelerated Care Plus](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp-accelerated-care-plus) on Oct 13, 2022 1:45:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.acplus.com/hubfs/Capture%20SLP%20clinical%20connection%20October%202022.png)](https://blog.acplus.com/slp-clinical-connection-celebrating-success-october2022)   [Read More](https://blog.acplus.com/slp-clinical-connection-celebrating-success-october2022) 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) [All posts](https://blog.acplus.com/all) [Next](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/dysphagia/page/2) ### 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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