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"We med SLPs are running from room to room and as rural therapists are covering all areas - inpatient, outpatient, and home health care." ??That's what Ampcare-certified clinician Cindy Browning told us when asking for a letter of medical necessity for one of her patients. And she's NOT wrong! ??♀?Medical SLPs can be seen scaling flights of stairs because elevators take too long... ??Or lugging bags of materials because it's "more efficient" to carry their office on their backs instead of being assigned to one... All while fighting to get their patients approved for the kind of therapy that has a direct impact on health and quality of life, but often goes overlooked. ??Within 24 hours of receiving Cindy's request, we delivered. "That's what I'm talking about! Thanks so much! You guys rock!!" ??That was Cindy's response. Medical SLPs deserve to have that kind of support EVERY...SINGLE...DAY! And so do their patients. Know that when you become Ampcare ESP-certified, you get that kind of support! The letter of medical necessity is listed on our certified users page on the website. ??Check out the link in our bio to learn more and join our community of Ampcare-certified clinicians! #speechlanguagepathologist #occupationaltherapist #privatepractice

?? NMES 101: The "All-or-None Law" Ever wonder what's really happening when we use electrical stimulation? Let's break down this fundamental concept that's crucial for effective dysphagia treatment. Here's the simple truth: A motor nerve is either activated or it isn't - there's no in-between. Think of it like flipping a light switch. When the stimulus intensity is sufficient, the nerve fires at its maximum response. If it's not sufficient, there's no response at all. That's why it's called the "All-or-None Law." This is where terms like "submaximal" and "maximal" often get muddied in our field. Let's clear it up: Electrical stimulation is either sensory or sensorimotor. Sensory is submaximal - meaning there's not enough intensity for the nerve and muscle to achieve that maximum response. But when you turn the intensity up high enough to depolarize that nerve, that is when you get a true motor contraction. This is exactly why Ampcare ESP is designed to reach the necessary intensity (100 mA) while maintaining patient comfort. Because we understand that a nerve is either on or off - there's no such thing as a "submaximal" contraction. It's either sensory or motor. Want to learn more about the science behind effective NMES? Drop a ?? if this helped demystify the "All-or-None Law" for you! #medslp #dysphagia #speechlanguagepathology

Who needs a good story of triumph that will have you throwing a fist into the air in celebration for a fellow SLP? We've got one to get you jazzed about dysphagia therapy today! Kimberly B. works in a hospital and received a consult for a woman in her late 30s with a brainstem stroke... She completed a modified barium swallow study, which ended after puree trials. The patient was unable to clear most of the bolus despite her best efforts, leaving her with puree residue in her valleculae and pyriform sinuses. Using the findings from her MBS, Kimberly crafted a dysphagia treatment plan using Ampcare ESP with lingual and pharyngeal exercises 2-3x/week. Two weeks later, the patient was scheduled to be discharged, so Kimberly completed a repeat MBS. The result? SIGNIFICANT improvements! The patient could clear each bolus while protecting her airway and return to a regular diet. "Myself, the radiology associates, and her nurses were so excited for her. It was hard for all of us not to cry knowing what a huge success this was... I have to say, she was the first patient I used [Ampcare ESP] on after my training and I was a bit nervous. After seeing how easy it was to use and the success we had with it, I want to use it on everyone!" -Kimberly B. Kimberly, it is great to have you in the Ampcare community and we are excited to celebrate more success stories with you! Ready to bring this kind of success to your patients? Enroll in a course today at SwallowTherapy.com #medslp #dysphagia #speechlanguagepathology

??If you've been asking yourself this question lately, you're in luck! We're here to answer it. ??As important as the patient’s diagnosis, past medical history, & age are, the use of Ampcare’s ESP is best applied as it relates to the specific mechanical causes or impairments of the dysphagia. The focus for the treatment could include: ?? decreased tongue retraction ?? weak pharyngeal squeeze ?? impaired hyolaryngeal excursion ?? delayed laryngeal vestibule closure ??During our ASHA CE training, we list the 12 mechanical causes that ESP can address. ?? Based on the research, the optimum patient would be the neurogenic population where the rules of neuroplasticity would best be served for cortical remodeling: ??Task specific ??Repetitive ??Resistive exercises Are you ready to CHANGE the lives of your patients for the better with Ampcare? Visit https://lnkd.in/eAbK8w_U to register for an in-person or virtual course today! #medslp #dysphagia #speechlanguagepathology

If you're still using the Kitchen Sink method where every patient gets a little of everything, you're missing out on HUGE gains for your patients! Spronson et al. (2018) found FOIS levels at 1-month follow-up: Traditional treatment: 57% improved Ampcare ESP group: 75% improved The same study found SWAL-QOL scores at 1 month follow-up: Traditional treatment: 42% improved Ampcare ESP group: 100% improved Another measurement used for the study, Pen-Asp Scale, revealed: Traditional treatment: 17% improved Ampcare ESP group: 58% improved The science supports the Effective Swallow Protocol, every time. What would these improvements mean for your patients? And what would this success mean for your gratification as an SLP, knowing that you have the expertise and now the tool to be the hero your patients need?! Visit https://lnkd.in/eAbK8w_U to get the resources you and your patients deserve! #medslp #dysphagia #speechlanguagepathology

How many times have you done an MBSS or FEES and found impaired laryngeal vestibule closure resulting in aspiration? Sure, there may be multiple factors at play that result in reduced bolus efficiency or airway protection. If we could get the airway closed efficiently and timely, how would that change the overall safety of the swallow? That's exactly what Ampcare does! The neuromuscular electrical stimulation pulls the airway superiorly and anteriorly. The patient is prompted to swallow against this resistance, creating an effortful swallow and improving laryngeal vestibule closure. The phenomenon of perturbation is at play during this process and produces significant changes in swallow safety and efficacy. Research has shown that traditional dysphagia therapy doesn't work as quickly or as efficiently to see the level of improvement that we see with Ampcare ESP. So, if you're ready to see life-changing results for your patients with dysphagia, we're ready to help! https://lnkd.in/enaS3R2J #medslp #dysphagia #speechlanguagepathology

?? VEGAS, BABY! We're at Sin City Laryngology! Stop by the Ampcare ESP booth to: ?? See our evidence-based protocol ?? Learn how we speed up airway closure time ?? Check out our cost-effective electrode design ?? Chat about transforming your dysphagia practice Find our booth in the exhibitors' hall. We'd love to show you why our protocol is getting such incredible results in videofluoroscopy, FEES, and ultrasound studies! Tell us below if you are stopping by! #medslp #dysphagia #speechlanguagepathology

Did you say... The facial nerve and the orbicularis oris? Then YOU, friend, are correct! Look at that knowledge from A&P coming back to ya! As you may also remember... The facial nerve has 5 branches, Temporal, Zygomatic, Buccal, Mandibular and Cervical, responsible for: ??motor to the facial muscles ??sensory (taste) to the anterior 2/3 of the tongue ?? parasympathetic functions of the salivary and lachrymal (tear) glands And the orbicularis oris... ??Controls lip closure, pursing movements to allow straw drinking or laying a wet one on your partner or kids or anyone consenting! ??Allows you to say “puh”, “MMM”, /w/ or “ooo” sounds So, if you have a patient struggling like Matt Damon in this video, we're here to help! ??With our facial placement, Effective Swallowing Protocol can stimulate the masseter, buccinator, and orbicularis oris to assist chewing, decrease oral pocketing, and prevent anterior loss of a bolus or saliva. Ready to get your hands on a WINNING dysphagia therapy you can offer your patients? Join us for a course today! You can choose: 1?? In-person 2?? On Zoom 3?? On demand Learn more at SwallowTherapy.com #medslp #dysphagia #speechlanguagepathology

Not to burst your bubble but... If you don't SEE motor contraction, you're not getting a motor contraction... You may have heard Rick or Russ say that at ASHA or in the course or on one of the IG Lives, but what the heck does it mean? What's the difference between sensory stimulation and motor stimulation anyway? ?Sensory stimulation is simply that... sensory. You feel the tingle. It sends a stronger signal to your brain via the afferent pathway. It's all good and fine. ?? Motor stimulation takes it one step further and creates a muscle contraction. When you think motor, think muscle movement. You will visibly ??SEE?? your patient's neck or face MOVE. They will feel their muscles contract and as a result their neck or facial structures move. Motor stimulation is THE goal of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES). If you think you're getting motor stimulation and you're not seeing movement before your very eyes... you're NOT utilizing true NMES. You're utilizing sensory stimulation, which as we said is all good and fine. BUT, which do you think is more effective for patients with dysphagia who have impaired movement of their hyolaryngeal structures? Don't shoot the messenger, sign up for a course to keep learning instead! #medslp #dysphagia #speechlanguagepathology