Only tool that uses resistance exercise and also acts as an incentive device
Unique new system for dealing with swallowing difficulties
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TheraSIP Swallowing Trainer developed by Kathleen Smead Easy-to-use tool to strengthen swallowing abilities. Micro-resist straws of varying degrees of difficulty and a 25-ml gauged measuring cylinder filled with water are used to teach clients to make "effortful suck" followed by "effortful swallow". Repetitive small sips of water are sucked and swallowed with hard effort. TheraSTRAWS included are used for limiting bolus size during intake of thin liquids. Uses traditional swallowing therapy techniques combined with neuromuscular resistance exercise and is ideal for use with e-stim or NMES treatments. The single client kit can be prescribed for independent exercise.
Kit contains: gauged cylinder with sliding guide to mark fluid levels, set of straws, measuring cup, instructional manual, and recording sheets. Single-client use only.
