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📣Calling all DORs, Admins, and Team Leads! ➡️Swipe through the graphics to find out the true costs of dysphagia. Read below for more info! We have a proposition for you... 🥤What if you offered quick access to swallow studies and, if indicated, followed up with Ampcare's Effective Swallowing Protocol (ESP) to get your patients off thickened liquids ASAP? Once patients' diets are advanced and their swallow has improved, the above costs disappear AND patients are understandably much happier. Ampcare's ESP is unique because it... ✔️Results in significant & functional improvements in swallow safety. ✔️Is comfortable and motivating for patients ✔️Is cost-effective at only $1.40 per treatment ✔️Potentially reduces rehospitalizations ✔️Helps patients return to their least restrictive consistency and texture faster! 💌SLPs, send this to your admins and let's partner to provide REAL results and savings in the treatment of dysphagia! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

What exactly is neuroplasticity? According to Kleim & Jones (2008), in their famous article, Principles of Experience-Dependent Neural Plasticity: Implications for Rehabilitation After Brain Damage, it is defined as, "the mechanism by which the brain encodes experience and learns new behaviors. It is also the mechanism by which the damaged brain relearns lost behavior in response to rehabilitation." 🧠They continue to state that, "the existing data strongly suggest that neurons, among other brain cells, possess the remarkable ability to alter their structure and function in response to a variety of internal and external pressures, including behavioral training. 🧠By understanding the basic principles of neural plasticity that govern learning in both the intact and damaged brain, identification of the critical behavioral and neurobiological signals that drive recovery can begin." 🧠Swipe through the graphics to read about each of the 10 Principles of Experience-Dependent Neural Plasticity and how Ampcare utilizes them in the Effective Swallowing Protocol. Get your hands on the protocol today by signing up for our training! Comment ESPTraining below for the link! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

💰The presence of dysphagia adds more than 40% to overall healthcare costs?! We know the costs of dysphagia are massive... 🤑$289 is the average cost of thickened liquids for one patient per month. 🤑$2,583 is the average cost of an NPO patient per month. 🤑$30,000 is the average cost of a 30-day rehospitalization. 🤑$1,000 is the average cost for a patient's thickened liquids for their Part A 100-day stay. And that's just the economics. There's also the negative aspect of the patient's quality of life and the increased risks of dehydration, malnourishment, pneumonia, rehospitalization, and even death. 📣We have a proposition for you, DORs, Admins, and Team Leads... 🥤What if you offered quick access to swallow studies and, if indicated, followed up with Ampcare's Effective Swallowing Protocol (ESP) to get your patients off thickened liquids ASAP? Once patients' diets are advanced and their swallow has improved, the above costs disappear AND patients are understandably much happier. Ampcare's ESP is unique because it... ✔️Results in significant & functional improvements in swallow safety. ✔️Is comfortable and motivating for patients ✔️Is cost-effective at only $1.40 per treatment 💌SLPs, send this to your admins and let's partner to provide REAL results and savings in the treatment of dysphagia! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

🚨4 things you NEED to know about NMES! There are 4 primary goals that we can accomplish with NMES: 1️⃣Create movement 2️⃣Increase range of motion 3️⃣Prevent disuse atrophy 4️⃣Re-educate muscles to do their job That's exactly what we're doing with Ampcare! Check out the image above and read below for more info on how it works: 🌟When we place 2 electrodes underneath the chin and stimulation turns on, we can move the hyolaryngeal complex forward & upward in a range of motion very similar to the Mendelson maneuver. ❗️BUT here's the difference: the patient is NOT swallowing. 🌟If you're used to traditional dysphagia therapy, you might be thinking of swallowing and how the larynx & pharynx move together. ❗️BUT with true NMES, the hyoid & larynx move and the pharynx stays put. Then, we actually stretch open the laryngeal vestibule and create space. 🌟That space is when you cue or trigger the patient to swallow. ❗️When they swallow, they will close the vestibule! That creates an intrinsic exercise that you CANNOT do with any other technology. THAT'S the Ampcare difference! Ampcare's ESP gets real results for your patients like no other dysphagia therapy! Get Ampcare certified and start getting the outcomes you and your patients deserve today! Comment ESPTraining for the link! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

🤔Admins and DORs: Would you rather... Pay for dysphagia evaluation and treatment... OR pay for a $30,000 hospital readmission due to the associated effects of dysphagia (pneumonia, dehydration, malnutrition, etc.)?! If you chose the former...keep reading!! ⬇️ Along with swallow studies, which are necessary for a dysphagia diagnosis, Ampcare's Effective Swallowing Protocol (ESP) has been proven to... ✔️reduce rehospitalizations ✔️improve patient outcomes ✔️help patients return to their least restrictive consistency & texture faster! But you don't have to take our word for it...the research speaks for itself! 📝Devices for Dignity & Sheffield Teaching Hospital Phase I and Phase II studies in the UK showed that 75% and 85% of individuals who received Ampcare's ESP achieved diet upgrades and showed improved swallow function!! This is just one of MANY reasons why SLPs everywhere need quick access to swallow studies and NMES treatment to get their patients advanced off of thickened liquids ASAP. ⬇️💰Once their diet is advanced, the costs of thickened liquids and risks of dehydration/malnutrition (leading to rehospitalization) dramatically decrease! 😊AND the patient is much happier (and that's what it's all about, right)?! PS...that's not even considering the other negative effects of rehospitalizations - including impacting the 5-star rating of the buildings, which affects occupancy rates and cash flow! 💌SLPs, send this to your administrators & let's partner together to provide real results to dysphagia patients. Learn more about why you NEED Ampcare in your facility at SwallowTherapy.com . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

❗️ATTN: DORs, healthcare admins, and team leads ❗️ 💰Do you know the true cost of dysphagia?! Dysphagia therapy doesn't have to be... ❌ Questionably effective ❌ Time-consuming ❌ Unmotivating ❌ Unenjoyable ❌ Expensive With Ampcare, we've seen REAL results that are faster, greater, & more cost-effective than traditional dysphagia therapy. 🙌AND SLPs and patients actually enjoy it...because they see major progress without painful stimulation! 👋We're talking "so long" PEG tubes, "goodbye" hospital, & "see ya later" rehospitalizations! SLPs, send this to your administrators & let's partner to provide real results and savings in the treatment of dysphagia. Learn more about why you NEED Ampcare in your facility at SwallowTherapy.com . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

📣Calling all DORs, healthcare admins, and team leads!📣 If you don't have Ampcare ESP in your facility yet...what are you waiting for?! The SLPs in your facility don't have to feel lost, ill-equipped, burned out, or helpless when it comes to dysphagia therapy. With Ampcare ESP, SLPs can... ❗️Treat more patients ❗️Improve the quality, effectiveness, & value of care for patients Not to mention, it... 🌟 Requires minimal time (an Ampcare treatment is 30 minutes vs. VitalStim's 60 minutes!) 🌟 Achieves maximum therapeutic impact 🌟 Is cost-effective & the most economical electrode option (at $1.40 per treatment) 🌟 Allows for better patient outcomes 🌟 Reduces rehospitalizations 🌟 Helps patients return to their least restrictive consistency & texture faster! 🌟 Helps patients & therapists stay motivated AND enjoy therapy by getting quick, noticeable results. THIS 👆 is what Ampcare is all about. Improving the quality of life of our patients & giving SLPs the tools they NEED to help their dysphagia patients reach their goals. If you're ready to see the major & REAL results Ampcare ESP gives, don't wait! Learn more about why your patients & SLPs need Ampcare at SwallowTherapy.com! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

What if you could have NMES that actually works AND doesn't require capital budget approval? It's not just a far-off dream, friends! Ampcare is not only the most effective option available, but the most affordable! SLPs know the struggle of getting the tools you need to provide evidence-based therapy. We get it; we're therapists, too. So, we're equipping you with some numbers to share with The Purchasing Powers That Be. Training Costs: Ampcare: $150 to $350 VitalStim: $775 Initial Device Setup: Ampcare: $699 VitalStim: $2,995 Initial Electrodes Setup: Ampcare: $0 (electrodes for 100 tx sessions included with the device) VitalStim: $1,125 (electrodes for 100 tx sessions) Training + Full Setup (everything you need to get started): Ampcare: $849 to $974 VitalStim: $4,895 Recurring Cost of Electrodes (per 1000 visits, estimated to be 1 year with a 48-patient caseload): Ampcare: $995 VitalStim: $13,000 The numbers don't lie. You can get our on-demand training today and be certified before you go back to work on Monday for $225. Check it out at SwallowTherapy.com/training Drop a 🙌 in the comments if you want therapy tools that give you massive results without the massive price tag! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

Did you know there are more than 15 research publications that support the effectiveness of Ampcare’s Effective Swallowing Protocol (ESP)? 🤯 It's true! But if you're ready to learn more about Ampcare, reading 15 publications can seem like A LOT to dive into...especially as a busy SLP! So, in the meantime, we have 5 easy-to-digest takeaways from several of the publications to help you get started! 1️⃣ Ampcare’s parameters are best suited for use on the neck to promote a comfortable contraction of the suprahyoid muscle groups. 2️⃣ Submental placement of the electrodes provides facilitation to the superior/anterior motion of the hyolaryngeal complex. 3️⃣ Contraction to the suprahyoid muscles creates an intrinsic resistance by stretching open the laryngeal vestibule. 4️⃣ Patients' swallow function improves at a better & faster rate as measured in the Rosenbek Penetration-Aspiration Scale, Functional Oral Intake Scale, & the SWAL-QOL. 5️⃣ Kinematic measurements from pre-treatment & post-treatment imaging demonstrate improvements in hyoid bone displacement & laryngeal vestibule closure reaction times. Want more research on Ampcare? Comment "ESPResearch" (no spaces) and we'll send you our summary of research! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

What is your ultimate goal as a medical SLP working with dysphagia patients? Maybe you want to improve their quality of life... Maybe you want to help them get back to eating their favorite meal... Maybe you want to help them safely participate in the toast at their child's wedding... If so, you need to read this research! Sproson et al. (2018) showed clinically meaningfully improved swallow outcomes for a greater proportion of intervention group participants, together with significantly improved quality of life for participants receiving Ampcare ESP compared with those receiving usual care. What does that mean for a MedSLP? 🌟Utilizing Ampcare ESP with swallow-strengthening exercises improves swallow function and quality of life in patients with dysphagia. If you have patients with impaired swallowing, Ampcare's Effective Swallowing Protocol can help! You NEED to get into a course TODAY! Register for a course and download a copy of our Summary of Evidence at SwallowTherapy.com . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

One Sunday morning, Jill woke up and realized that the right side of her mouth felt different when trying to put her lipstick on. By the time she had lunch, she was unable to drink from a straw, and the entire side of her face felt numb. Jill Watson is an SLP. She’s all too familiar with what unilateral facial weakness and numbness could mean… So she drove herself to the ER and got worked up for a stroke. Thankfully, no stroke! But it turned out she had Bell’s Palsy. Unable to fully close her right eye, smile, or feel any sensation on that side of her face, Jill immediately started a 21-day course of steroids and antivirals. “It definitely scared me,” she told us. The virus and inflammation had cleared up by the end of the 21 days, but she still hadn’t regained full function of that side of her face. So, in classic med SLP form, Jill turned to the evidence. “I had just completed the in-person certification for Ampcare ESP, and I immediately thought I must try the facial protocol.” She went to work early every morning and spent the first 30 minutes with ESP facial placement on the right side of her face in conjunction with oral/facial exercises. She did this five days a week for eight weeks. The outcome? Well, let’s just say she has a LOT to smile about now! “I relate the entire movement restoration [of the right side of my face] to the ESP treatment…the initial pharmacological treatment helped treat the infection and reduce the inflammation of cranial nerve VII, but the regaining and restoration of strength, expression, and mobility was all ESP in my experience.” While Ampcare ESP is known for improving swallow function, there’s certainly a place for facial sensation and mobility in our protocol - and it’s just as important! Thank you, Jill, for sharing this exciting win with us! We love hearing stories from our community. . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram

Restoring confidence, resuming thin liquids, and eliminating feeding tubes! THAT's what Ampcare is all about! If you're ready for these outcomes for your patients, we're ready to help you make it happen with Ampcare Effective Swallowing Protocol! The research supports it and the patients and SLPs love it. Sign up for one of our in-person or on-demand courses today at SwallowTherapy.com/training Got questions? Our DMs are always open! We'd love to help you find the right solution for your dysphagia therapy practice. . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

You've seen the science behind Ampcare. And you've seen the results SLPs get for their patients with Ampcare. You've even met our founders here on social media. One thing you may not know about Ampcare is the experience that our Ampcare-certified SLPs have when they complete our courses. We don't give the training, toss you a device, and wish you luck. No no no! We are here to provide support, the first day after the course or years later. Whether you need help troubleshooting a patient or a refresher on the research, you can always call or email and one of our team members, who are also therapists, are there to help you. We know this isn't the normal experience for most, but we wouldn't have it any other way. Our primary goal is SLPs to be the hero their patients need and for Ampcare ESP to be the tool that helps them soar. And we support you through the entire process. If you have had a good experience, we'd love to hear about it! You can message us or leave it in the comments here! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

🚨Course Announcement!🚨 Have you been wanting to take the Ampcare course, but can't travel or don't have the time to spend 8 hours in our live sitting? Not to worry! 💻 In addition to our in-person courses, we host virtual courses and want to see your smiling face on Zoom! 🗓️ We will meet on Zoom for 2 hours May 14th and 15th, a total of 4 hours Zoom time. This is a hybrid course, which means you'll have 4 hours of coursework to complete before the Zoom sessions. In total, you will earn 8 hours of Advanced ASHA CE. You'll get the same great instruction and interaction with the founders, a full demo of the Effective Swallowing Protocol, and your Ampcare certification to bring the very best dysphagia therapy to your patients! ⭐️ You just won't have to leave home! 🤠 Mark your calendar and pick out your comfiest sweats, order your favorite delivery, and get ready to learn about the Effective Swallowing Protocol from the comfort of your couch! Comment ESPtraining to register today! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

📣Calling all SLPs in the UK! If you've been waiting to get Ampcare-certified, NOW is your chance! 🗓️We're coming to Chesterfield, England June 4th for a Live, In-Person course! This course includes: 💻4 hours of on-demand pre-course work 🌟6 hours of live, in-person training (wait until you get a load of Russ' antics...Boy howdy!) You'll learn all about Ampcare's Effective Swallowing Protocol to get you certified so you can start seeing life-changing results! Your patients deserve the outcomes Ampcare achieves and YOU deserve the career satisfaction that comes with it! Interested in joining us? Email [email protected] to register ASAP! 🤠See y'all soon! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

🚨Course Announcement!🚨 Have you been wanting to take the Ampcare course, but can't travel or don't have the time to spend 8 hours in our live sitting? Not to worry! 💻 In addition to our in-person courses, we host virtual courses and we can't wait to see your smiling face on Zoom! 🗓️ We will meet on Zoom for 2 hours April 24th and 25th, a total of 4 hours Zoom time. This is a hybrid course, which means you'll have 4 hours of coursework to complete before the Zoom sessions. In total, you will earn 8 hours of Advanced ASHA CE. You'll get the same great instruction and interaction with the founders, a full demo of the Effective Swallowing Protocol, and your Ampcare certification to bring the very best dysphagia therapy to your patients! ⭐️ You just won't have to leave home! 🤠 Mark your calendar and pick out your comfiest sweats, order your favorite delivery, and get ready to learn about the Effective Swallowing Protocol from the comfort of your couch! Register today at SwallowTherapy.com/training . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

📣Calling all SLPs! If you've been waiting to get Ampcare-certified, NOW is your chance! We've got TONS of new courses coming your way! 🗓️We're kicking it off in Des Moines, Iowa on April 6th with an On-Demand + Live, In-Person course! This course includes: 💻 2 hours of on-demand pre-course work 🌟 8 hours of live, in-person training You'll learn all about Ampcare's Effective Swallowing Protocol to get you certified with 1.0 ASHA CEUs, Advanced Level, so you can start seeing life-changing results! Your patients deserve the outcomes Ampcare achieves and YOU deserve the career satisfaction that comes with it! Did you know you can request Ampcare training in your town? We'll bring our team to yours! Just send us a message and let us know where you'd like to see our next training! Comment DESMOINES (no space) to register for the Des Moines course. Comment ESPTraining to see all of your options! 🤠See y'all soon! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

📣Calling all SLPs! If you're looking to level up your dysphagia skills, we HIGHLY recommend you consider adding Ampcare's Effective Swallowing Protocol (ESP) to your toolbox! 🌟Compared to traditional dysphagia therapy, patients who received treatment utilizing ESP showed significantly better outcomes! 🚨FOIS levels at 1-month follow-up: Traditional treatment: 57% improved Ampcare ESP group: 75% improved 🚨SWAL-QOL scores at 1-month follow-up: Traditional treatment: 42% improved Ampcare ESP group: 100% improved 🚨Pen-Asp Scale post-treatment for diet: Traditional treatment: 17% improved Ampcare ESP group: 58% improved 🌟The science supports the Effective Swallowing Protocol, every time. Get Ampcare certified as soon as TOMORROW at SwallowTherapy.com/training We've got multiple in-person trainings coming up as well! Which do you prefer? In-person or Virtual CEUs? . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

We're sending a HUGE shoutout to Maggie at @Transcend.SpeechandSwallowing! This is an incredibly powerful win for her client! Maggie's empowerment and encouragement ➕ the patient's dedication and hard work ➕ Ampcare's Effective Swallowing Protocol = life-changing improvements, dysphagia domination, and a little bit of normal for this patient. We're so proud of the work Maggie is doing and honored to support her through our technology! Maggie also co-created a free online monthly meeting for those living with dysphagia to support one another, share resources, and find camaraderie with others who understand the impact of dysphagia. Check them out at @dysphagiadigestfl If you have an Ampcare win, no matter how big or small, we'd love to hear it! Send us a DM or comment below! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

😬😐😲 We hate to break it to you, but if you're not using Ampcare in your dysphagia therapy... you could be getting greater, faster results than you are! Not quite sure about this? Let's look at some research! The research consistently shows that you can achieve greater results in less time with Ampcare's Effective Swallowing Protocol as compared to traditional dysphagia treatment. Take a look for yourself! 💬You can gain access to all of the research articles below and more when you comment "ESPResearch" below!💬 ✨Sproson L, Pownall S, Enderby P & Freeman J. (2018). Combined electrical stimulation and exercise for swallow rehabilitation post-stroke: a pilot randomized control trial. International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 53(2): 405-417. ✨Pownall S, Sproson L, Enderby P & Freeman J. Randomized controlled trial of the Ampcare Effective Swallowing Protocol for persistent dysphagia post-stroke. Presented at Dysphagia Research Society, Chicago, IL, March 2015. ✨Watts C. R. (2013). Measurement of hyolaryngeal muscle activation using surface electromyography for comparison of two rehabilitative dysphagia exercises. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 94(12), 2542–2548. ✨Campbell R, McAdoo P, & Polansky R Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) to the Laryngeal Elevator Musculature Compared to Traditional Dysphagia Therapy Without NMES. Presented at UK Swallowing Research Group, London, England, 2010. . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

Join us on IG LIVE tonight at 5 pm EST to kick off your weekend as we chat with @madelinewilliams.slp about her Ampcare experience! We’ll be talking all things training, patient experience, and updating practices straight from an Ampcare-certified SLP herself! Here’s a little bit about Madeline... 👏She’s dedicated to her education and providing the very best therapy for her clients. 👏Madeline is the founder of Therapy Career Cafe where she supports SLPs through the job search process and beyond! 👏She’s a Certified Brain Injury Specialist, a Certified Dementia Practitioner and Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional. She’s trained in MDTP, LSVT, SPEAK OUT!, and now… Ampcare’s Effective Swallowing Protocol! So what we’re saying is she might know a thing or two about the SLP world… 🧠🧠🧠 Join us today to hear her thoughts on the new 10-hour course and how she’s used Ampcare since she completed the training! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

👋It's time to say "BYE, BYE, BYE!" to the same old dysphagia exercises & the same old results! Your patients deserve MORE than questionably effective, time-consuming therapy & an instrumental report that shows slow or minimal progress. Ampcare's Effective Swallowing Protocol (ESP) helps you get real results & greater gains in less time. How?? ⭐️Ampcare ESP is a protocol that combines NMES with a resistive exercise & a restorative posture device. ⭐️Using the science of perturbation, Ampcare ESP speeds up airway closure time, thus reducing the chances of aspiration. ⭐️Ampcare’s ESP creates the most effective, effortful swallowing exercise for your patient. ⭐️ESP utilizes the principles of neuroplasticity: specificity, repetition, resistance! If you're TIRED of guessing what you should do to help your patients see REAL results, then join the thousands of SLPs who are leveling up their therapy skills with Ampcare! Comment ESPTraining for the link! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

To the SLPs who constantly question their diet recommendations... Who doubt their knowledge and continue their education whenever they can... Who checks the charts of the patients they just "upgraded" to thin liquids first thing the next morning to make sure they're still stable... We see you. We've *been* you. And we've got your back. You clearly care about the work you do and that deserves some recognition. Comment below if this sounds like you so we can remind you how awesome you are! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

👏We see you beaming with pride!! As you should! Our jobs are tough and sometimes it can feel like an uphill battle, so we're celebrating those wins with you! Here's the deal... We know SLPs are doing the very best job they can, using the tools in their toolbox... We just want to give you a better tool and more wins! Ampcare's Effective Swallowing Protocol (ESP) utilizes the principles of neuroplasticity and exercise science to create a WINNING dysphagia therapy. 🪄Is it a magic wand? Absolutely not. When used correctly on the appropriate patients, ESP delivers faster results & greater long-term gains than traditional dysphagia therapy. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation should create a strong (but not painful) muscle contraction that some patients just can't achieve on their own. ESP produces greater muscle involvement through resistance to close the airway. This results in FASTER closure times and less opportunity for aspiration. We could talk ALL day about how it feels, the results you'll achieve, and how grateful your patients will be... But we'd rather show you! Join us at an upcoming course (or DM us to set one up for your facility) to try ESP for yourself! Comment ESPTraining to find the best fit for you! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

Who's at @dysphagiaresearch in San Juan this week? In between the game-changing sessions and soaking up some PR sun, come by booth 17 and see the Amcpare team and feel what REAL NMES feels like for you patients. If you're not at DRS but want to learn more about the Ampcare difference, comment "ESPDifference" below and we'll send you a break down of what makes us different anything else you can use to help your patients ditch the PEG tube and get back to the dinner table! See yall soon! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

"I wish I would have learned it sooner!" This is something we hear from *almost* everyone who completes the course. Most SLPs are searching for dysphagia therapy that works, like *really* works... You might be asking yourself, "how is this tongue depressor going to get them back to their favorite cheeseburger or have them ready to toast champagne at their daughter's wedding.... just by pressing their tongue to it?" Or you might be wondering if their Effortful Swallow is really all that effortful... Or if their Mendelsohn is *actually* a Mendelsohn. What about the patients who can't elicit a swallow AT ALL? What do you do for them? That's where Ampcare comes into play... Patients who receive Ampcare's Effective Swallowing Protocol as part of their dysphagia therapy show greater improvements in less time. It's not our opinion. It's what the science shows!!! Want more info? Comment "ESPResearch" to get more research about Ampcare's Effective Swallowing Protocol! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

In 2021, Steele, Ennis, & Dobler published an article entitled "Treatment burden associated with the intake of thickened fluids" and they reviewed the evidence for utilizing thickened liquids. Here's what they found: "The implementation of thickened fluids in patients with dysphagia is widely considered an effective strategy for safe and physiologically improved swallow. However, there is limited evidence to suggest that this intervention reduces the risk of dysphagia-related complications, including aspiration pneumonia. In addition, there is growing evidence that this approach is associated with adverse clinical effects including dehydration, malnutrition, and reduced health-related quality of life." A systematic review by Swan et al. (2015) identified eight studies (including two very small randomized controlled trials with 15 and 18 participants, respectively) that examined the effects of altering food (typically cutting, mashing, or puréeing) or fluids (typically thickening) on quality of life. The included trials showed that less modified textures (i.e. normal or nearly unmodified food/drinks) were associated with considerably better HRQoL than more modified textures. So, if you have patients that are on thickened liquids, let us help you help them! In addition to eliminating health risks like dehydration and pulmonary injury due to aspiration of thickener (Nativ-Zeltzer et al., 2021), we want to improve the quality of life for patients with dysphagia! NO ONE should be sentenced to a life of thickened liquids. If you share this mission with us, join us at SwallowTherapy.com/training We know research tends to spread slowly, so share this post with your SLP colleagues to help share these findings! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy

Stop putting a Band-Aid on your patients' dysphagia and let's do something about it! Diet modifications are not intended to be a permanent solution yet so many patients get stuck with them, or worse, a permanent feeding tube. Don't get us wrong, modified diets are a great starting point to get patients back on PO, and are incredibly helpful for patients who can't safely consume a regular diet yet. But no one wants to be stuck eating puree and drinking sludge for life. SLPs, how many times have you gotten a new patient to find out they've been on honey-thick and puree for the last 3 years?! Imagine your mom or dad being restricted to consuming something that repulses them 3x/day when there are other options! Options that work!! Ampcare helps you DO SOMETHING about the problem your patients are having. We help you get real results and greater gains in less time for them. Life is too short for thickened liquids. No one should be sentenced to a life of tube feeds. Let's end the madness together. Comment "ESPTraining" and we'll send you the details to get started getting REAL results for your patients! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

How does Ampcare improve airway protection during swallowing? By stretching the laryngeal vestibule open, requiring the patient to swallow with increased effort to overcome the pull of the stimulation, to close the airway. This creates a resistance exercise, the same way you can exercise the muscles of your arms and legs with the elastic resistance bands you find in your gym. **Important to note, ESP is not used with a bolus. ESP is the only technology that can consistently initiate the anterior and superior motion of the hyoid and larynx which will affect the motions of the following swallowing functions: 👏Posterior tongue base retraction due to the tongue anchoring the hyoid during elevation 👏Retroversion or a tipping back of the epiglottis due to the hyoid’s attachment to the epiglottis 👏Vallecular and pyriform sinus shallowing 👏UES relaxation 👏Eccentric contraction of the laryngeal vestibule eliciting a stretch reflex in attempt to increase more muscle firing Imagine being able to target ALL of these components of the swallow in a 30-minute session! That beats tongue-wagging and a questionable effortful swallow any day! We've got online trainings ready for you now as well as a live, in-person courses! Comment "ESPTraining" to get the info to enroll today! Send this to a medical SLP colleague who treats dysphagia to share the Ampcare difference! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

If you chose B, we hope you were joking as much as we were when we wrote the question. 😂 But if you chose D, then you, my friend, are a WINNER! Or at least a pretty dang sharp SLP! The platysma definitely didn't get a ton of air time in grad school, but when it comes to NMES, it's important to understand. This muscle is like a sheet that covers the other muscles in the neck. It sits superficially in your neck (closest to the skin, farthest from the airway) and runs from your clavicle region to your chin, where it inserts into the lower border of the mandible. Now, why do we care? Does it have anything to do with swallowing? Well, no... BUT! When we're considering using NMES on our patients, it's important to understand what muscles you can reach with the stimulation and be mindful of what muscles (or other structures) you have to go THROUGH to get to the ones you want to stimulate. The electrical current doesn't cherry-pick. While our technology is remarkable, we can't tell the current to skip this muscle or that one and head straight to the hyolaryngeal muscles. It will stimulate everything from point A (the electrode) to point B (ideally the suprahyoid muscles.) Therefore, if you're doing true NMES, you must see a contraction of the platysma if you plan on targeting deeper musculature. So, if you've ever been taught that you can stimulate muscles that are considerably deep in the neck (like maybe in the pharynx,) this is a little lesson to keep in mind. Before this post, had you heard of the platysma? Let us know in the comments! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

If you're using the same dysphagia exercises that you found in the back of your textbook years ago, you're missing out on HUGE gains for your patients! Sproson 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 the tool to be the hero your patients need?! Comment ESPTraining to get the resources you and your patients deserve! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

From NPO to the best steak EVER?! Heck, yes!! This is an Ampcare success story that we can ALL celebrate! As an SLP, you know how difficult dense solids like steak can be for patients with dysphagia to eat, especially considering the patient started from NPO. But, with Ampcare, it's possible! It was possible for this man and it's possible for your patients as well! We love to hear success stories like this one, so if you have an Ampcare success story of your own, drop it in our DMs! If you're ready for testimonials like this one for yourself, join us today at SwallowTherapy.com/training . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

Needing more effective tools in your toolbox for dysphagia?? Then Ampcare ESP is for you! The work by Nicola Martindale, John Stephenson, and Sue Pownall demonstrated that NMES therapy programs provide a promising treatment approach to improve outcomes for patients with dysphagia and may reduce the economic burden of this client group. This study showed: 🌟 NMES therapy program (Ampcare ESP) resulted in significant and functional improvements in swallow safety, and an increase in swallow-related quality of life with stroke and non-stroke etiologies. 🌟Patients who received Ampcare ESP demonstrated a statistically significant increase in the amount and variety of food they were able to take orally. If you are ready to add this tool to your toolbox, we're ready to help! We've got in-person, zoom, and on-demand options for you at swallowtherapy.com/Training Get your copy of the Summary of Evidence at the link in our bio to get more research on Ampcare. Check out the full article here: Martindale N, Stephenson J, Pownall S. Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Plus Rehabilitative Exercise as a Treatment for Dysphagia in Stroke and Non-Stroke Patients in an NHS Setting: Feasibility and Outcomes. Geriatrics (Basel). 2019 Sep 24;4(4):53. . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

So what exactly is the research about Ampcare ESP?? How effective is it? Findings demonstrate that: ✨providing intensive dysphagia therapy in 30 minutes is possible within inpatient, outpatient, and/or home health settings, resulting in: 🔹significant and functional improvements in swallow safety 🔹patients reported clinically and statistically significant improvements in their swallow-related quality of life using SWAL-QoL (standardized patient outcome measure). (Pownall et al 2012, Sproson et al 2018, Martindale et al 2019) ✨ESP is the only technology shown to: 🔹facilitate the swallowing mechanism 🔹strengthen the anterior neck musculature 🔹speed up airway closure times for the treatment of dysphagia (Campbell et al 1998, Safi et al 2010, Watts 2013, Matsumoto et al 2016, Watts et al 2018, Arslan et al 2018) 👏If you treat patients with dysphagia, Ampcare's Effective Swallowing Protocol can help!! 🔗Download our Summary of Evidence to get even more research on Ampcare's Effective Swallowing Protocol! Comment "ESPResearch" to get your copy! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

🤠Y'ALL...We can't wait for @gshaorg's Pre-Convention Event! We are so excited to join an all-star line-up of presenters who will expand your knowledge of medically complex adults and highly involved pediatric clients. ❤️These events are so fun for us because we love supporting and learning with such an amazing SLP community! ⏰We'll also be presenting at pre-con from 11:45 am - 12:15 pm on “All NMES Is Not Created Equal.” This is NOT for CEUS… but we do have GIVEAWAYS and tons of great info to share with you!!! 🎊 This is going to be a FANTASTIC event for both pediatric and adult therapists. Seating is limited - so head to gsha.org to sign up ASAP! See you there! 🤠 . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

For the cancer population, the use of NMES would be contraindicated if the cancer is in the treatment field. The issue Participants will leave with this population is the mechanical dysfunction created by either the surgical dissection of pertinent muscle groups, the radiation a clear understanding of the tissue, or both. However, as we discussed in our training, the use of Ampcare's Effective Swallowing Protocol may be considered after confirmation from the oncologist's critical role that the patient is "cancer-free." Considerations for this population should include: 🌟 inflamed salivary glands 🌟 change MSV plays in the skin integrity since the radiation 🌟 any additional history 🌟 trach presence Knowing the radiated tissue will continue to become increasingly fibrotic, it is likely that the patient will be worse off with swallowing 5-10 years after the curative treatments and rehab therapy if therapy and aggressive home exercise are not maintained. The Restorative Posture Device (RPD) as part of the Ampcare ESP Kit is a great tool for enhancing chin to chest and jaw opening exercises to maintain as much muscle pliability as possible. In these exercises, it is important to remember it is more about Time Under Tension or "TUT," maintaining 5 lbs of pressure (like squashing a marshmallow) for 5 seconds, combined with an effortful swallow (60, 72, up to 90 times per day). Have questions? Leave them in the comments for us! Want to learn more? Visit SwallowTherapy.com today! (Link in Bio) . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

🍑GEORGIA! We can't wait to see you in Athens at the end of the month for GSHA! Ampcare is the proud sponsor of the Pre-Convention with none other than Lori Burkhead Morgan @gator_lori and Michelle Dawson @michelledawsonslp speaking! Stop by our booth during GSHA to FEEL the difference that Ampcare makes for your patients! We'll have plenty of electrodes for you to try it for yourself. 🤠Stop by to see us and say hello! We can't wait to meet YOU! . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

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?! Comment "ESPTraining" to get the resources you and your patients deserve! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

Curious about what our courses look like? According to evaluations from our recent courses: ✅ you'll learn a TON in our day together ✅ it's so good, you'll want to take it again ✅ Russ has a LOT of energy and passion, so you won't be bored! We love hearing feedback from SLPs about their experience with Ampcare, so our DMs are always open! If you're ready to get in on the fun, energetic evidence-based learning, we've got courses coming up in-person and on Zoom. Our on-demand course is always available as well! Comment "ESPTraining" and get your Ampcare Certification as soon as tomorrow! For those of you that have been to an Ampcare course, what was your experience? Let us know in the comments! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

We see you beaming with pride!! As you should! Our jobs are tough and sometimes it can feel like an uphill battle so we're celebrating those wins with you! Here's the deal... We know SLPs are doing the very best job they can, using the tools in their toolbox... We just want to give you a better tool! Ampcare's Effective Swallowing Protocol utilizes the principles of neuroplasticity and exercise science to create the BEST dysphagia therapy available. Is it a magic wand? Absolutely not. Is it for every single patient? Also no. But when used correctly on the appropriate patients, it delivers faster results and greater gains long-term than traditional dysphagia therapy. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation should create a strong (but not painful) muscle contraction that some patients just can't achieve on their own. It requires greater muscle involvement to overcome the stretching open of the airway. This results in FASTER airway closure and less opportunity for aspiration after this treatment. We could talk ALL day about how it feels, the results you'll achieve, and how grateful your patients will be... But we'd rather show you! Join us at an upcoming course (or set one up for your facility) to try ESP for yourself! Comment ESPTraining for the link! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

How well do you know your Valentine's Day anatomy and physiology? Keep it clean, people! If your loved one can't pucker up, there's a good possibility that other ADLs are also difficult, such as eating and speaking. As an SLP, we want to empower you to help with these tasks that are so important to one's quality of life. With the Ampcare Effective Swallow Protocol, patients can participate in functional activities while receiving neuromuscular electrical stimulation to propel their progress and achieve greater improvements in less time. It's true! Ampcare isn't JUST for pharyngeal impairments!! There's no time to be wasted when someone you love isn't themselves. Learn more at SwallowTherapy.com today. . . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

If you're looking to level up your dysphagia skills, we HIGHLY recommend you consider adding the Ampcare Effective Swallow Protocol to your toolbox! Compared to traditional dysphagia therapy, patients who received treatment utilizing the Effective Swallow Protocol showed significantly better outcomes! 👏FOIS levels at 1-month follow-up: Traditional treatment: 57% improved Ampcare ESP group: 75% improved 👏SWAL-QOL scores Traditional treatment: 42% improved Ampcare ESP group: 100% improved 👏Pen-Asp Scale at 1-month follow-up: Traditional treatment: 17% improved Ampcare ESP group: 58% improved 👏🤩🤝The science supports the Effective Swallow Protocol, every time. Get Ampcare certified as soon as TOMORROW! We've got multiple in-person trainings coming up as well! Comment "ESPTraining" below for the link to find the best training for you!! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

⭐️"I learned so much in one day & feel so comfortable & confident to begin utilizing Ampcare all thanks to Russ & the course information, content, & hands-on learning experience. Thank you SO MUCH!” 😂We promise Russ didn't write this one! Thank you, Neda, for your kind words about our course and passionate co-founder. We strive to take information that *can* be dry and complex and make it engaging and exciting! 🤯 Because what's more exciting than helping your patients get off of their PEG tubes, watching them improve with dysphagia therapy, and ultimately changing their lives?! We can't think of much else! If you're ready to see what all the hype is about...we've got a training with YOUR name on it! Comment "ESPTraining" to determine which training option is best for you and get registered today! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

"Can't I just use a cervical collar instead of the Restorative Posture Device?" We've gotten this question a few times, so we've got the answer for you! We tried to validate other standard cervical collars, but they could not sustain or maintain a standard amount of pressure that is consistent with a traditional head lift exercise (Watts et al 2016). Our technology supports multiple exercise principles based on the patient’s needs. 💪The effortful swallowing exercise is an isotonic exercise incorporating NMES to work on timing, initiation, and speed of the contraction. 💪The Chin-to-Chest (CtC) exercise incorporates an isometric exercise incorporating the Restorative Posture Device (RPD) using time under tension (TUT) and total end range time (TERT) principles to facilitate strength. 💪The “S” curve also allows for sufficient recoil to provide the same amount of resistance over multiple repetitions. This is critical if the RPD is used as part of a home exercise program and/or for improving head and neck posture. 🎈We have observed clinicians using towel rolls, inflatable balls, balloons, etc. ask us the same question, but there is no validation that those products provide the same amount of resistance with each pressure over time. 🏋️♀️The RPD has been tested/validated under a robot to withstand up to 5.5 lbs of pressure for 5 seconds aka CtC exercise (enough to elicit twice the amount of force as a traditional head lift – Watts 2016), 10,800 times (e.g. up to 90 repetitions per day, 5 times a week for 24 weeks) to make sure it provided the same amount of resistance over the number of repetitions. Swipe to see the testing process. So, can you use a cervical collar? Sure. ✨Will you get the same results as the RPD? Absolutely not.✨ Got more questions? Drop them in the comments and let's discuss! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife

🤠"This training was absolutely fabulous. I’m so glad I took this training in person." 💙"Seeing you so passionate about NMES makes me so excited to start using this with my patients." ❤️"I’m excited every day to be an SLP and y’all are a part of that." Thank YOU, Jenna, for taking the course with us and leveling up your patients' dysphagia therapy with Ampcare! If you're not an Ampcare-Certified SLP yet, we've got trainings ready for you! Comment "ESPTraining" to determine which training option is best for you and get registered today! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

MedSLPs! How do you know if your patient is *actually* doing an Effortful Swallow? Or a Mendelsohn? How do you know if the tongue depressor exercises are giving enough resistance to make a difference or if it's totally overkill and unnecessary exertion? How do you know if your therapy is actually effective or if it's just spontaneous recovery? (Yikes, that will leave you feeling less than triumphant about your work... right?) We know that we can't diagnose what we can't see, so we order an MBSS or a FEES when we suspect dysphagia. But why do we think that treatment is so different that we can treat blindly? When you become Ampcare Certified, you're getting a treatment protocol that is PROVEN time and time again in research studies to improve patients' swallow function. There's no guesswork and no throwing the kitchen sink at them, no crossing your fingers and hoping they're doing it correctly and praying they'll improve. Just proven, effective therapy to help eradicate the need for long-term feeding tubes. Take the pressure off of yourself to guess which treatments are actually effective (or not) and whether your patients are actually doing them (or not); all swallows look the same from the outside. Comment "ESPTraining" for the link to get started today and get Ampcare Certified as soon as tomorrow to start seeing REAL results with your patients. How do YOU judge the efficacy of your dysphagia treatment? . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

Why don’t you pull the larynx down and have the patient overcome that downward resistance to swallow to achieve greater elevation? This is a common question and a very common misconception about how NMES "should" work! The larynx should never go down to come up. We’re teaching the brain/nerves/muscles what they should do, as we strengthen the process. Let’s teach the correct movement (task specificity) so we don’t create more hurdles to overcome later. Using NMES will strengthen the targeted muscle and improve the neural pathway for that muscle's function. That should be the goal. Term you should know: ⭐️Perturbation: a deviation of a moving object from its normal path, caused by an outside influence. Ampcare's ESP perturbates the laryngeal vestibule by pulling it open and holding it anteriorly/superiorly to strengthen and speed up the closure of the laryngeal vestibule during a regular swallow with a bolus. As you might deduce, this reduces the opportunity for aspiration! We spend much more time and explain this in great depth during our course. You can register for an in-person or virtual course today! Comment "ESPTraining" for the link! What questions do YOU have about Ampcare or NMES in general? . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

Have you heard about Ampcare ESP, but wonder how effective it really is? A Phase I Case Study Series by Enderby et al. 2011 evaluated the effectiveness of the Ampcare ESP protocol for patients who had failed traditional interventions. ✨Subjects: 🔹5 patients: 59-78 y/o Males, had completed traditional care (3 months to 2 years post) and were still PEG dependent 🔹2 CVAs, 2 with Head/Neck Cancer and 1 Parkinson's Disease/Osteomyelitis of the skull ✨Method: Patients received 20 sessions of Ampcare’s ESP (5 times/week for 4 weeks). ✨Outcome measures: Penetration/Aspiration Scale Waxman Dysphagia Severity Scale Functional Oral Intake Scale Guess what happened!? 🔹2 of the 5 patients weaned off the PEG tubes in 1 month (Both CVAs) 🔹A 3rd patient was weaned off the PEG tube after 3 months of completing the protocol. 🔹All 5 patients showed improvements in their swallowing ability. Wow! 🤯 If you are treating patients with dysphagia, you need Ampcare ESP!! Want more research? Comment "ESPResearch" and we'll send you more Ampcare evidence! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

Do you ever feel like you've endured the same hour of therapy over and over with the same patient and you're seeing the same result: not much improvement? You're not alone. Traditional dysphagia therapy simply doesn't get the outcomes your patients deserve and the outcomes you want. And that's IF you've got a recent instrumental to guide you AND if you're using impairment-specific exercises. You deserve better, and frankly, so do your patients. But it's not your fault. It's what we're all taught in grad school and you're doing the best you can with what you've got to work with. What if we could give you something better to work with? Ampcare's Effective Swallowing Protocol gets REAL results for your patients and helps you to have REAL fulfillment in your work. Get Ampcare Certified and start getting the outcomes you and your patients deserve today! Comment "ESPTraining" and we'll help you find the course that's the best option for you! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

SLPs know the struggle of getting the tools you need to provide evidence-based therapy all too well. We get it; we're therapists, too. So, we're equipping you with some numbers to share with The Purchasing Powers That Be. Training Costs: Ampcare: $250 to $350 VitalStim: $775 Initial Device Setup: Ampcare: $699 VitalStim: $2,995 Initial Electrodes Setup: Ampcare: $0 (electrodes for 100 tx sessions included with the device) VitalStim: $1,125 (electrodes for 100 tx sessions) Training + Full Setup (everything you need to get started): Ampcare: $849 to $924 VitalStim: $4,895 Recurring Cost of Electrodes (per 1000 visits, estimated to be 1 year with a 48-patient caseload): Ampcare: $995 VitalStim: $13,000 The numbers don't lie. Ampcare is not only the most EFFECTIVE option available, but the most COST EFFECTIVE option as well. Want a free resource that outlines all of the differences? Comment ESPDifference and we'll send you the link to download our Differentiator Doc! Drop a 🙌 in the comments if you want therapy tools that give you massive results without the massive price tag! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

🚨4 things you NEED to know about NMES! There are 4 primary goals that we can accomplish with NMES: 1️⃣Create movement 2️⃣Increase range of motion 3️⃣Prevent disuse atrophy 4️⃣Re-educate muscles to do their job That's exactly what we're doing with Ampcare! Check out the image above and read below for more info on how it works: 🌟When we place 2 electrodes underneath the chin and stimulation turns on, we can move the hyolaryngeal complex forward & upward in a range of motion very similar to the Mendelson maneuver. ❗️BUT here's the difference: the patient is NOT swallowing. 🌟If you're used to traditional dysphagia therapy, you might be thinking of swallowing and how the larynx & pharynx move together. ❗️BUT with true NMES, the hyoid & larynx move and the pharynx stays put. Then, we actually stretch open the laryngeal vestibule and create space. 🌟That space is when you cue or trigger the patient to swallow. ❗️When they swallow, they will close the vestibule! That creates an intrinsic exercise that you CANNOT do with any other technology. THAT'S the Ampcare difference! Ampcare's ESP gets real results for your patients like no other dysphagia therapy! Get Ampcare certified and start getting the outcomes you and your patients deserve today! Comment ESPTraining (no space) and we'll send you the link to find the right course for you! . . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

🚨Not to be dramatic but you NEED to know this about NMES! 🌟Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is an electrically stimulated muscle contraction that you can SEE. 🌟With NMES, we create muscle contraction for therapeutic benefit whether the patient can do it, follow commands, or not! 🌟Check out the image above! We see two electrodes under the chin, specifically on the suprahyoid musculature. 🌟If the goal is to move the hyoid forward (anterior) & upward (superior), you would want to SEE that muscle contraction (like we do on the far left!) ❌ If you're not seeing a muscle contraction with your device, it's not magically jumping through all the skin & tissue, contracting something you can't see. 👀Electrical current has to go through the skin to get to the muscles to move it! That's when you can see a visible muscle contraction that moves the muscles in the right direction. 🌟IF you cannot see or feel movement, you're basically doing sensory stimulation (which is okay if that's your goal!) Drop a ❤️ if you learned something new about NMES today! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

We LOVE to celebrate SLP wins, maybe even more than Jason Kelce loves his little brother! When we hear stories of patients getting to have their favorite meals again, getting to have steak again... Getting to go to the brewery with their friends and colleagues again... Getting to get rid of their PEG tubes and get back to their normal lives... We are reminded of why we do what we do every day! If you're an Ampcare-Certified SLP and have a story to tell, we'd love to hear it! Send us a DM or share in the Certified Users Facebook Group! And if you're not an Ampcare-Certified SLP, we've got trainings ready for you! Comment "ESPTraining" to determine which training option is best for you and get registered today! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

🚘Change the course of your patient's dysphagia therapy with Ampcare! Your patients deserve MORE than questionably effective, time-consuming therapy & an instrumental report that shows slow or minimal progress. Ampcare's Effective Swallowing Protocol (ESP) helps you get real results & greater gains in less time. How?? ⭐️Ampcare ESP is a protocol that combines NMES with a resistive exercise & a restorative posture device. ⭐️Using the science of perturbation, Ampcare ESP speeds up airway closure time, thus reducing the chances of aspiration. ⭐️Ampcare’s ESP creates the most effective, effortful swallowing exercise for your patient. ⭐️ESP utilizes the principles of neuroplasticity: specificity, repetition, and difficulty (resistance). If you're TIRED of guessing what you should do to help your patients see REAL results, then join the thousands of SLPs who are leveling up their therapy skills with Ampcare! 🔗Comment "ESPTraining" for the link to check out our training options! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

🤠 We're sure you’re tired of hearing everyone jibber-jabbering about "new year, new me" as we settle into 2024. BUT, we have something to tell you… 🗓️On March 4th, 2024, we will launch fresh online/on-demand training with updated content! What that means for you: ✔️You’ll get the latest updates in NMES & more research about Ampcare ESP ✔️You can access more patient videos & case studies ✔️If you want to take our On-Demand online training before March, you can register for a MAJOR discount RIGHT NOW as long as you complete the training by March 3rd!!! 💥Think of it as our final blowout sale before prices increase! Here are the details: 🚨The deal: $175 for the Online/On-demand training option (up to $75 discount). 🚨When: Now through March 1st. 🚨IMPORTANT DETAIL: You MUST complete the on-demand training by March 3rd! 🚨Why: We will be replacing the current content with NEW content on March 4th. This is a big change that requires A LOT of planning & preparation, which is why we’re giving you a heads-up NOW so you can make the best decision for yourself/your department. ❗️BUT REMEMBER: If you register for any of our discounted on-demand training before we release the updates, you MUST complete your training by March 3rd, 2024! So…I guess we’re now a part of the "New year, new me" crew after all! 😂 🤠If you have any questions about these changes - DM us and we'll get back to you ASAP! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

📢We're SO excited to announce 2 NEW live course dates! 🤠Get 1.0 ASHA CEUs (advanced level, 10 hours) with hands-on, in-person training with the Ampcare team! 🤓That's right! We've increased the continuing education hours from 8 to 10 on ALL LIVE courses for more in-depth, hands-on training. There are 2 hours of on-demand prep work and 8 hours of listening to Russ or Rick on-site. 💡Got an idea for the location of our next in-person course? Leave it in the comments! We'd love to meet you and bring Ampcare to your facility! 🔗Comment "ESPTraining" and we'll send you the link to learn about our variety of course offerings! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist

So you've heard about Ampcare's Effective Swallowing Protocol (ESP)... but what exactly is it and how well does it work? ESP is a specialized neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) protocol administered through two uniquely designed external pie-shaped electrodes, allowing for a more effortful swallowing exercise. The NMES, when applied, accelerates muscle strengthening, cortical reorganization (especially after stroke), and neurovascular coupling, thereby increasing the effectiveness of the therapy. The protocol includes a portable, hand-held unit that uses a non-invasive electrical current to stimulate nerves and swallowing muscles. An adjustable posture device is available to provide the ideal head and neck position. ❓How safe is it? 📚Multiple studies have tracked for the occurrence of adverse events, and in over 12,100 treatment sessions across all patient ages and diagnoses, none were reported. ❓How effective is it? Ampcare joined forces with Devices for Dignity and Sheffield Teaching Hospital in the United Kingdom. On phase I and phase II trials for adult/geriatric patients, 75-85% of individuals that received Ampcare’s ESP achieved diet upgrades and showed improved swallow function!!! That's awesome! 🤯 I bet you can't wait to start using this with your patients!! 🔗Register for a course today! We've got in-person, Zoom, and on-demand options for you! Comment ESPTraining and we will send you the link! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

😩Who can relate??🙋 It's time to get REAL results from dysphagia therapy...for your patients and yourself! 🔗Comment "ESPTraining" for the link to check out our on-demand trainings and become an Ampcare-certified clinician! P.S...don't forget to share this with your work BFF to give them a laugh today! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

Join us on IG LIVE tonight 1/16/24 at 8 pm EST as we chat with Kristin Winter, MEd, CCC-SLP, of @speechrxtherapy! We’ll be talking all things patient success stories straight from an Ampcare-certified SLP herself! Here’s a little bit about Kristin... 🧠She has specialized in treating adults with neurologic impairments for 20+ years. ❤️Kristin is passionate about treating adults with swallowing impairments (dysphagia), stroke, head and neck cancer, Parkinson’s disease, chronic cough, COPD, GERD, dementia, vocal cord dysfunction, & other neurological impairments. 👅Kristin is also a co-facilitator of the @dysphagiadigestfl, the only swallowing disorder support group in FL endorsed by the @nfosd! You won’t want to miss this! See y’all there! 🤠 . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

🤯Did you know we launched Ampcare’s ESP online/on-demand training for SLPs in 2015?! Nearly a decade ago! We’ve helped thousands of SLPs transform their dysphagia practice with our unique Effective Swallowing Protocol (ESP). ❤️We're talking more than an estimated quarter of a MILLION people regaining their ability to swallow, go on dinner dates, and return to family meals. 📝A LOT of research has come out since we launched our certification training. 💡We’ve also received a lot of your great feedback, requests, and ideas. This leads us to 2 exciting announcements… 📢 Beginning this Saturday, January 13th, you’ll discover UPDATED LIVE Ampcare ESP Certification training options with new content AND more hands-on training opportunities. 📢 Beginning March 4th, the ONLINE/ON-DEMAND Ampcare ESP Certification course will be UPDATED with everything we’ve learned and heard since its original production! This means several things… 👉 We’re offering a MAJOR discount on our current on-demand training through March 3rd. 👉IMPORTANT: If you take advantage of this limited-time discount, you must complete the course BEFORE March 4th (when we replace it with the updated course). 👉 We’re increasing the continuing education hours from 8 to 10 on ALL LIVE courses for more in-depth, hands-on training. We’re so excited to share these updates with you so you can continue to serve your patients and help them get REAL results from their dysphagia therapy! Questions? Send us a DM and we'll be happy to answer! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

Treat more patients, improve their quality of care, AND not pay an arm and a leg for it?! 👏It's not too good to be true, friends! Ampcare is not only the most effective option available...it's also the most affordable! We know the struggle SLPs face in getting the tools they need to provide evidence-based therapy. We get it, we're therapists, too. So, we're equipping you with some numbers to share with "The Purchasing Powers That Be." ⭐️Training Costs: Ampcare: $200 to $350 VitalStim: $825 ⭐️Initial Device Setup: Ampcare: $799 VitalStim: $3,336 ⭐️Initial Electrodes Setup: Ampcare: $0 (electrodes for 100 tx sessions included with the device) VitalStim: $1,448 (electrodes for 100 tx sessions) ⭐️Training + Full Setup (everything you need to get started): Ampcare: $999 to $1099 VitalStim: $5,609 ⭐️Recurring Cost of Electrodes (per 1000 visits, estimated to be 1 year with a 48-patient caseload): Ampcare: $995 VitalStim: $14,480 The numbers don't lie. 🔗Get more info and check out our Differentiator. Comment "ESPDifference" and we'll send you the link to get the details! Drop a 🙌 in the comments if you want therapy tools that give you massive results without the massive price tag! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

Dear medical SLPs: Saltine crackers and Lorna Doones do NOT make a balanced meal! This is your official reminder to take 👏a👏lunch👏break👏 🌯Whether it's leftovers from dinner, a turkey sandwich, or a Deluxe Cravings Box full of chalupas and burritos from Taco Bell, you've earned it. 🍕Stale pizza your manager left you in the breakroom as a "productivity appreciation" gift doesn't count. 👇In the comments, tag an SLP you'd love to take your next lunch break with, and remember to treat yourselves now and then, too! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

"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! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

🚨WARNING: tear-jerking case ahead...💔 Kristen, a med SLP, recently faced a new challenge in assessing & treating dysphagia for a patient with a tracheostomy. 😢The patient was a high school math teacher who was struck by a car, which left him in a coma for 8 months. 🗣️"We took this case because the team thought the trach would be removed by the time he arrived. But his vocal folds were nearly paralyzed." With the trach in place, Kristen mapped out a plan. ❌Could he swallow at all? Barely. ❌Was he managing his secretions? Not so much. ❌With paralyzed vocal folds, was his coveted cough reliable? No. This was all confirmed by an MBSS. 🍦But this man wanted ice cream…and Kristen was determined to make that happen. Which is why she chose to implement Ampcare ESP. 🎉Kristen worked with this patient 5 days/week. She scheduled a repeat MBSS within a month, and they celebrated the safe introduction of puree & nectar-thickened liquids. 🥣Shortly after, he could consume mechanical soft foods. 🥤Then solids & thin liquids. "Every time we went in [to the mobile fluoroscopy suite], they would tell us exactly what we wanted to hear!" Within 3 months, her patient’s wife brought in ice cream to celebrate. ❤️His wife told Kristen to keep doing what she was doing, that she was amazing & she was thrilled with the progress. Today, her patient is back home with his wife and they make dinner plans together once again. 💙"The consistent diet upgrades built trust between me, the patient & his spouse. 🎊Ampcare made a huge difference in quality of life for my patient & I am so grateful to have this essential dysphagia tool at my disposal." ❤️Are YOU ready to bring ice cream & dinner dates back into your patients’ lives? We invite you to register for one of our online or in-person Ampcare trainings! Comment "ESPTraining" below to learn more! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo

Ampcare is changing in 2024! Don't fret, we're still going to be the most affordable, efficient NMES you can find for your patients. We're still going to help you ditch the PEGs, purees, and thickened liquids... We're still going to give you access to our founders any time you need to troubleshoot or ask questions... We're still going to provide affordable, high-quality, deep-dive education options... So what are the Ampcare Additions for 2024? Join us on IG LIVE 1/9/23 at 7 CST to find out! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

You're watching your rock star grad students run through their first solo bedside swallow eval and you notice them touching the patient's face, looking at their uvula, palpating their hyoid... But, what are they actually assessing through these tasks? If you said the trigeminal nerve, you got it! And your students are lucky to learn from you! We know the trigeminal nerve provides sensation to the face and motor to the soft palate (tensor veli palatini,) pharynx, and muscles of mastication, so it's no surprise that it can massively impact a patient's ability to safely and efficiently consume PO. Something you might not know is that Ampcare can provide stimulation to the trigeminal nerve for the muscles of mastication with the facial placement taught in the Effective Swallowing Protocol. That's right! We treat more than the submentals! The facial placement stimulates the masseter, buccinator, and orbicularis oris to assist chewing, decrease oral pocketing, and prevent anterior loss of a bolus/drooling. Swipe to see what the facial placement should look like. Ready to learn more? Register for an upcoming course today! *Important note: Research does NOT support the rating of hyolaryngeal elevation and excursion via palpation of the swallow; however, you can determine if there is or is not movement. This can guide further assessment recommendations. . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

🤔Which would you choose? Buckle up, because we're about to lay down some serious truths... Dysphagia therapy SHOULD be: ✅Pain-free ✅Effective ✅Quick ✅Motivating ✅Enjoyable ✅Cost-effective With Ampcare, we've seen REAL results that are faster, greater, and more cost-effective than traditional dysphagia therapy. 🙌And SLPs and patients actually like doing it...because they see major progress without painful stimulation! Want to learn more about Ampcare and how it's different from VitalStim? Comment "ESPDifference" to grab a side-by-side comparison of the differences! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

Things that make an SLP go 😖😫🤯... Which one could you live without hearing ever again?! Share in the comments! And we'll laugh together... so we don't cry. If you're ready for the best dysphagia therapy you can give your patients, we're ready to show you the Effective Swallowing Protocol. Enroll in a course today! Comment "ESPTraining" and we'll send you the link to find the best option for you! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

😍SLPs LOVE the Ampcare ESP course (or so we’ve been told time and time and time again)! Not just because of the new dysphagia therapy skills they get, or because of the certification (which is important to some)... But because of the in-depth anatomy & swallowing education that’s included, too! We don’t JUST talk about neuromuscular electrical stimulation and how to apply electrodes. You get to deep dive into things like… 👄The anatomy & physiology of the swallow response 🧠Identifying the cranial nerve and swallowing impairments 💪Muscle fiber types and recruitment patterns (👈a lot of SLPs seem most surprised by this module!) Allow us to help you help your patients. Sign up to get Ampcare Certified today! Comment "ESPTraining" below and we'll send you the link to learn about our course offerings! You spark the passion, we’ll fuel the education. ❤️ . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

😀Imagine waking up to an email from a patient’s spouse that said, “...thank you for changing the face of stroke recovery.” We recently got to experience that rare kind of joy! A man named Rusty reached out to us to share his wife’s journey. 🏥On July 22, she walked through the door with classic stroke symptoms & was rushed to the hospital. The doctors found an infarct in the ventral tract of the pontomedullary junction - a bad sign for swallowing. Sure enough, Rusty shared that dysphagia was his wife’s most significant outcome. At the time of his email, his wife had been discharged from acute care & was in neuro rehab. ❤️He said, “She passed her swallow study today & I attribute much of her recovery to your product.” Rusty was SO excited to see his wife’s progress that he pulled the attending physician aside to sing the praises of her SLPs who used Ampcare. 🤩The attending physician was so pleased with this information that she informed Rusty she would introduce the benefits of Ampcare ESP to an audience in Ethiopia during an upcoming seminar on stroke recovery. 😆As Rick would say, this made us happier than a hog in a wallow! The proof is out there. Patients & their loved ones are starting to recognize med SLPs, particularly Ampcare Certified SLPs, for their work in dysphagia… Are you ready to join us in “changing the face of stroke recovery”? Sign up to get Ampcare Certified today! Comment "ESPTraining" below and we'll send you the link to learn about our course offerings! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

🤔“Aren’t VitalStim and Ampcare the same thing? 🧐"It’s all e-stim, right?” 👆These are tall Texas tales as old as Rick that we hear time and time again… We GET it! VitalStim & Ampcare use electrodes to stimulate the cranial nerves on some level with the goal of improving impaired swallows. But that’s about it when it comes to how they’re alike. Some notable differences have been documented in the research, like... 🔹When VitalStim is placed over only the submental region, there is no appreciable elevation in healthy volunteers at rest. 🔹When VitalStim is placed over the laryngeal & submental regions, it was shown to LOWER the hyoid & larynx, thus reducing airway protection. ⬆️Ampcare facilitates improved hyolaryngeal excursion. ⬆️When pairing our Effective Swallowing Protocol with a swallow, laryngeal vestibule closure & airway protection are significantly IMPROVED! 😊Also, our electrode pads are designed to prevent hot spots, so you don’t have to worry about discomfort. Want to learn more about Ampcare and how it's different from VitalStim? Comment "ESPDifference" to grab a side-by-side comparison of the differences! We hope this week brings you & your patients massive success! As always, we’re here for you and all of your NMES needs. ❤️ . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas

"But I can talk just fine!" Raise your hand if you're a Med SLP and you've heard that line before! 🙋♀️🙋🙋♂️ Time to shake up how people view you! 🫶You're the bringer of joy, relief, and favorite meals back to the plates of others. 🕵️♀️You're the navigator of words and intentions to those who have broken neuro connections. 🧘♀️You're the breath of fresh air for every person who wants to be heard, seen, understood, and given a seat at the dinner table. But none of those are job titles - just honest descriptions of what you embody. So...you tell us, friend! Instead of "speech therapist" or "speech pathologist" what name would YOU give our profession? 👇Tell us in the comments! . . . . . #ampcare ⁣ #ashaigers #dysphagia #dysphagiaawareness #dysphagiatherapy #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #pediatricfeedingdisorders #privatepracticeslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschoo #slpgradstudent #slphumor #slplife #slpsofinstagram #speechies #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas