Speech therapists advise, examine and treat patients who suffer from neurological impairment of the speech centre, but also from ENT problems or other peripheral impairments.
The following disorders may require speech therapy:
Impairments can be caused by a stroke, tumours, neurodegenerative and neuromuscular diseases or cancer of the ear, nose and throat.
After discussing medical history, the speech therapist conducts an assessment to evaluate communication, oral and written language, speech, voice and/or swallowing, as well as the impact of the disorders on the patient's daily life.
If necessary, the speech therapist will propose a personalised rehabilitation programme aimed at restoring, reorganising and/or compensating for deficits in order to restore a satisfactory quality of life.
Some examples of treatment:
Other areas of treatment are also available.
Watch our video to see how VitalStim® therapy effectively helps people with swallowing disorders (dysphagia). Gentle electrical stimulation activates the swallowing muscles in a targeted manner – for greater confidence and quality of life in everyday situations.