Medical Services
Vital Stim
Additional VitalStim facts are listed below:
- FDA approved method to help treat Dysphagia/Swallowing Disorders/Facial Paralysis and Bells Palsy
- Requires extensive training and requires a specialty certification
- Noninvasive
- Can help with muscle recruitment and swallowing function through sensory stimulation provided by NMES
- Can help improve swallowing function by re-educating and strengthening the swallowing muscles
- Used in conjunction with oral motor exercises, therapeutic feedings, and various TX techniques to enhance Dysphagia treatment
- VitalStim can be added into a patient’s existing treatment plan
- Patients are reassessed after 6 weeks of treatment
- Doctor referral is required for treatment
Amanda Glover
Amanda attended Arkansas State University, where she received a Bachelor’s of Science in Communication Disorders in 2000 and a Master’s of Communication Disorders in 2001. She has been working with children for over 15 years and loves seeing them progress and develop new skills. Amanda began working with MKSA in 2010. Amanda is certified to provide VitalStim Therapy, a special form of neuromuscular electrical stimulation that helps habilitate and/or re-educate the throat muscles needed for swallowing. It also helps improve facial function (facial paresis and Bell’s palsy). This safe, non-invasive therapy has been used successfully to help thousands regain the pleasures of an oral diet and a higher quality of life.
Laura Riley
Laura received a Bachelor’s in Communication Disorders from Arkansas State University in 2001 and then received her Master’s in Communication Disorders from ASU in 2003. She has worked with the pediatric population since January, 2004 and loves this age group. Laura has 13 years experience working with a pediatric population. When she heard about Miracle Kids opening (in 2010), she was excited to apply. And we are glad she did! Laura is great with children. She loves to work with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices and provide oral-motor/dysphagia treatment and articulation/language treatment. Laura is certified to provide VitalStim Therapy, a special form of neuromuscular electrical stimulation that helps habilitate and/or re-educate the throat muscles needed for swallowing. It also helps improve facial function (facial paresis and Bell’s palsy). This safe, non-invasive therapy has been used successfully to help thousands regain the pleasures of an oral diet and a higher quality of life.
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