Dysphagia and CVA
How can we improve swallowing in the patient with hemiparesis? PM&R News  •  February 2019 A study on the effects of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) related to cervical alignment and its effects on dysphagia has recently been published in the European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. The study wanted to analyze if the use of cervical isometric exercises could improve dysphagia in those who had recently been affected by hemiparesis. In order to compare the experimental and control groups radiographs were taken in an upright position pre and post-testing along with a deglutition study to evaluate swallowing. Participants: 70 dysphagic patients with hemiparesis [...]