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Swallowing Therapy for Adults

We offer swallowing therapy in your home in Nassau, Suffolk and Queens. 

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

  • Neurological conditions such as stroke and Parkinson’s 

  • Cancer of the mouth, throat or esophagus

  • Injury or surgery involving the head and neck

Goals for our clients include:

  • ​Bringing back their enjoyment of eating and drinking

  • Reducing their risk of choking and aspiration

  • 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
     

Treatment may include: NMES (VitalStim   Therapy), swallowing exercises and compensatory swallow strategies to help our clients eat and drink safely.

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