Dr. Jeri Logemann's landmark work is a must-have for clinicians working with patients with dysphagia. Discover an in-depth, cohesive approach to the evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders. Youll review normal swallowing physiology, techniques for screening and evaluation of oropharyngeal swallowing, and procedures for the treatment of dysphagia. The book covers a wide range of populations including those with neurologic disease, sudden-onset neurologic damage, and head and neck cancer. Focusing on clinical problem solving, this book provides the necessary tools to manage adult patients with dysphagia and the knowledge to determine the best methods for assessment and treatment. Its an ideal resource on the topic of dysphagia, showing clear definitions of procedures for students and clinicians alike. This text is well organized, covering normal anatomy and physiology through assessment and treatment, as well as application to special populations. Use it to develop an efficient, effective approach to patient care in the area of dysphagia.

Implement FEES successfully into your practice! In the 10 years since Dr. Langmore pioneered and described endoscopic technique for evaluating pharyngeal swallowing function, the use of FEES (flexible endoscopy) has grown exponentially. The procedure is used throughout the world, with workshops held to sold-out attendance; demand for training materials continues unabated. Now there is one book that comprehensively covers the role of endoscopy in the assessment and treatment of oropharyngeal dysphagia. Written in step-by-step detail by the creator of the technique, the book gives you all the information you need to implement FEES in your practice. It offers valuable comparisons to other imaging tools, especially fluoroscopy, showing how this portable technique is the most efficient and cost-effective for patients who cannot easily be transported to a hospital. Highlights of the book: Comprehensive review of anatomy/physiology of oral & pharyngeal musculature Provides FEES protocol sheets for complete how-to instruction Shows how to score a FEES examination & possible abnormal findings Demonstrates the use of endoscopy in a wide range of populations infants, children, and geriatric patients, and those with head and neck cancer Lays out rehabilitative & compensatory techniques for each dysphagia problem Summarizes safety data from the three largest clinical studies ever undertaken Includes dozens of "best practice" case studies

This book presents a comprehensive approach to treating dysphagia that has been successfully applied in actual rehabilitation settings. Its main purposes are firstly to equip readers with a strong conceptual understanding of swallowing evaluation and treatment, secondly to provide guidance on the procedure of practical comprehensive dysphagia rehabilitation in real-world settings, and thirdly to update readers on the latest diagnostic and treatment technologies. To do so, it employs the concept of swallowing rehabilitation pioneered at Fujita Health University Rehabilitation. The book is divided into 4 major sections, the first of which introduces readers to the general aspects and the principle of deglutition. In turn, Part II offers clinical approaches to both non-instrumental and instrumental evaluation of swallowing. Part III addresses treatment options in swallowing rehabilitation, especially exercises based on motor learning. Lastly, Part IV highlights three clinical cases demonstrating clinical approaches in dysphagic patients. Readers will find this text useful both as an initial guide and a reference work for assisting clinicians, allowing them to further expand swallowing assessment and treatment, and facilitating the development of swallowing rehabilitation in real-world settings in education and rehabilitation.

"Logemann's Evaluation and Treatment of Swallowing Disorders, Third Edition, is a text and a clinical reference to provide students with the knowledge base for effective clinical decision making in dysphagia and to stimulate experienced clinicians with new ideas about patient assessment and management. This text is an attempt to review and synthesize the current state of knowledge in dysphagia in relation to both where the profession has been and where it is going and needs to go in the evaluation and treatment of oropharyngeal dysphagic patients. The third edition covers state-of-the-art assessment techniques and up-to-date research regarding normal and compromised swallowing in healthy individuals and individuals with various disorders. Newer therapy techniques and their efficacy are discussed. Additionally, newer types of treatment for head and neck cancer and treatment effects are reviewed, including functional and patient-rated outcomes"--

Implement FEES successfully into your practice! In the 10 years since Dr. Langmore pioneered and described endoscopic technique for evaluating pharyngeal swallowing function, the use of FEES (flexible endoscopy) has grown exponentially. The procedure is used throughout the world, with workshops held to sold-out attendance; demand for training materials continues unabated. Now there is one book that comprehensively covers the role of endoscopy in the assessment and treatment of oropharyngeal dysphagia. Written in step-by-step detail by the creator of the technique, the book gives you all the information you need to implement FEES in your practice. It offers valuable comparisons to other imaging tools, especially fluoroscopy, showing how this portable technique is the most efficient and cost-effective for patients who cannot easily be transported to a hospital. Highlights of the book: Comprehensive review of anatomy/physiology of oral & pharyngeal musculature Provides FEES protocol sheets for complete how-to instruction Shows how to score a FEES examination & possible abnormal findings Demonstrates the use of endoscopy in a wide range of populations infants, children, and geriatric patients, and those with head and neck cancer Lays out rehabilitative & compensatory techniques for each dysphagia problem Summarizes safety data from the three largest clinical studies ever undertaken Includes dozens of "best practice" case studies