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Swallowing Therapy at Tisq Health
Safe Swallowing Starts Here
At Tisq Health, we understand how crucial the ability to swallow safely is to your quality of life. Our specialized Swallowing Therapy services are designed to help individuals who have difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) due to medical conditions, neurological issues, or age-related changes.
Whether it’s a child with feeding difficulties or an adult recovering from a stroke, our expert speech-language pathologists provide personalized therapy plans to restore safe, comfortable, and effective swallowing.
Who Needs Swallowing Therapy?
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- Frequent coughing or choking while eating or drinking
- Sensation of food getting stuck in the throat
- Unexplained weight loss or dehydration
- Difficulty chewing or managing different food textures
- Pain or discomfort while swallowing
- Drooling or poor oral control during meals
Swallowing problems may be caused by:
- Stroke or brain injury
- Parkinson’s disease
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Cerebral palsy
- Head and neck cancer
- Developmental delays in children
- Aging-related muscle weakness
Our Approach to Swallowing Therapy
At Tisq Health, we begin with a comprehensive swallowing assessment to understand the severity and cause of dysphagia. Based on your condition, we design an individualized therapy program that may include:
Swallowing exercises to improve muscle strength and coordination
Diet modifications (food textures and liquid consistencies)
Postural strategies for safer swallowing
Breathing and pacing techniques
Caregiver training for meal-time support
Our therapy is family-centered, supportive, and focused on long-term safety and independence.