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Biofeedback in the treatment of a selected dysphagic patient

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Electromyography and biofeedback techniques are well established in the disciplines of physical medicine for the retraining of muscle groups to approximate functional performance. This report documents the application of biofeedback techniques to the treatment of swallowing dysfunction in a selected dysphagic patient.

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  1. Dysphagia Program, St. David's Rehabilitation Center, PO Box 4270, 78765-4270, Austin, TX, USA

    Marcella Bryant M.A., CCC/SLP

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  1. Marcella Bryant M.A., CCC/SLP
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Bryant, M. Biofeedback in the treatment of a selected dysphagic patient. Dysphagia 6, 140–144 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02493516

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