Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and oral sensorimotor stimulation in a young child with cerebral palsy and severe dysphagia

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and oral sensorimotor stimulation in a young child with cerebral palsy and severe dysphagia

Background: A number of research studies implementing VitalStim® Therapy or neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) found positive results in the swallowing abilities of adults with severe dysphagia. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube feeding is often recommended for children with...

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Main Author: Chadinha, Jemma Stacey
Other Authors: Kritzinger, Alta M. (Aletta Margaretha)
Language:en
Published: 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2263/50852
Chadinha, JS 2015, Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and oral sensorimotor stimulation in a young child with cerebral palsy and severe dysphagia, MComm Path Dissertation, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, viewed yymmdd <http://hdl.handle.net/2263/50852>

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http://hdl.handle.net/2263/50852
Chadinha, JS 2015, Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and oral sensorimotor stimulation in a young child with cerebral palsy and severe dysphagia, MComm Path Dissertation, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, viewed yymmdd <http://hdl.handle.net/2263/50852>

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