Swallowing Technologies

09/01/2026

In our new segment, Clinical Specialist Anneke (with support from springer spaniel, Arthur) answers your big questions about all things dysphagia rehab.

“For one, I think there are too many acronyms in this line of work! There’s often confusion between sEMG and NMES. They sound the same, right? If you want to know more, or have any other questions, drop us a comment.”

07/01/2026

Happy New Year! Thank you all for your support and enthusiasm since we launched BiSSkApp in 2025.

Alongside our amazing clinicians and users, we've been able to learn about what is working, and how we can continue to help make dysphagia care better than ever in 2026. Here's some of our takeaways!

Want to learn more? Book a demo call with our team 👇
https://swaltech.com/bisskapp/book-a-demo/

06/01/2026

Some amazing news to start the year!

Starting 2026 with a fist-pump moment. What made the difference to our client’s swallowing at 2.5 years post traumatic brain injury? BiSSkApp.
Congratulations to this hard working client and his family, our brilliant OSP clinician Patrick, the innovators at Swallowing Technologies and the support of icare NSW. Thanks also to Evolve SP for delivering this fabulous VFSS news!

21/12/2025

One of the highlights of our year has been the introduction of Swallowing Technologies’ BiSSkApp. This home based Dysphagia rehabilitation program is literally changing lives - and right in time for a sip of non thickened fluid at Xmas! Congrats to Glenn, his family and our brilliant Giordana for leading the way!

12/12/2025

Swallowing problems don't mean you have to stop doing the things that make life meaningful – like going out for a coffee with friends! ☕️

Hear more about Lorraine and Arthur’s journey with BiSSkApp via the link in the comments 👇

This is Lorraine and Arthur’s personal experience with BiSSkApp, and individual results may vary. BiSSkApp is a prescription device. Consult your healthcare provider, and always follow the directions for use.

24/11/2025

29/10/2025

“Once I found out how my body works – it got easier.”

When Eric experienced multiple strokes, rehab with visual feedback helped him understand how he was swallowing – and change it.

With a simple interface and real-time biofeedback, BiSSkApp is designed to do exactly that. Patients can see what their muscles are doing and build the brain–muscle connection needed for better swallowing.

People like Eric can live with physical limitations that make things like sensor placement difficult. But it’s the small wins that keep you motivated: being able to share a meal with friends and family, or in Eric’s case, “eating fried chicken again.” 🍗

22/10/2025

“Patient-Led Technologies” isn’t just something we say. It’s something we do.

BiSSkApp is a dysphagia rehab tool built by people who ‘get it’ – like Eric, who went through rehabilitation after a stroke.

At Swaltech, it's our mission to provide a way to make rehab more effective and more accessible, wrapped up a system that is easy to use – for anyone.

Want to see the system for yourself? Book a 30-minute demo call with our team on our website – link in the comments!

17/10/2025

Every so often, you meet someone whose curiosity and energy match the scale of the challenge ahead – and for us, that’s our newest board member Charlotte Walshe.

Charlotte has more than 20 years’ experience leading and advising technology companies in New Zealand and abroad. She’s guided businesses through growth, export, and innovation, and continues to do so in roles including Chair of the Dodd Walls Centre and a Beachhead Advisor with NZ Trade & Enterprise.

We’re so excited to have her on board. Welcome, Charlotte!

15/10/2025

No two patients are the same. So why train them like they are?
With BiSSkApp, you can easily tailor your rehab program based on the underlying cause of their swallowing problems – whether that’s strength or skill.
 
In our latest webinar, Maggie-Lee Huckabee and Anneke Duyvestyn walk you through how to design a plan that’s:
• Rooted in the right diagnosis
• Structured for neuroplasticity
• Balanced with patient energy and motivation
 
Dive into the full how-to in our webinar (link in bio), or book a demo to check out BiSSkApp on our website 🧠

07/10/2025

While dysphagia literature now acknowledges the role of motor control in swallowing, there’s still plenty of work to do in furthering our understanding, and implementing this in a clinical practice. 🧠

When it comes to deciding whether your patient needs strength or skill training, it’s not always clear where to start – and it’s easy to default to what we’ve done for decades: strength training.

In our latest webinar, Clinical Director Maggie-Lee Huckabee and Clinical Specialist Anneke Duyvestyn walk through:

• What to look for when evaluating whether your patient has a skill or strength issue
• How to decide on an approach to training
• How to use BiSSkApp to put your plan into action

Head to the link in the comments to watch the full webinar on YouTube, or book in a demo on our website to talk about how BiSSkApp could support your practice!

29/09/2025

BiSSkApp takes on Brisbane and Sydney!

Earlier this month, our Clinical Specialist Anneke and Founder Maggie-Lee hit the road across Australia, visiting clinicians using BiSSkApp – and meeting many more who are keen to get started.

At this early stage in our journey, it’s so meaningful to see BiSSkApp in action, and hear how clinicians and patients are being impacted. Thank you to everyone we visited for such a warm welcome, and for sharing our enthusiasm for tech that will make a real difference to how we approach swallowing therapy.

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