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PEDro Scale: Analyze research

Analyze Dysphagia Research with the PEDro Scale By Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com We are all consumers of research. We also need to be good judges of the research design when considering a treatment plan for a patient. The PEDro Scale... Read More

Cranial Nerves and Swallowing

Cranial Nerves for Dysphagia Clinicians Click here for a free pdf chart: Cranial Nerves: with Focus on Swallowing and Voice. See also the brief blog on Crazy Cranial Nerves and Swallowing. References: Love, R.J & Webb, W.G. (1996). Neurology for the... Read More