North Texas Swallowing & Neurological Rehab

12/14/2024

I love that SLP’s have the ability to help people regain this ability and be more functionally independent.

12/09/2024

The McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program (MDTP) is an exercised-based therapy program that focuses on the progressive strengthening, development and refinement of the muscular components of the swallowing process. A food/liquid hierarchy of materials is sequenced to “exercise” your swallow based on the exercise physiology components of speed/coordination and progressive resistance to help change your swallow physiology toward “normal.” Think of MDTP as an intensive one-on-one rehabilitation boot camp for your swallow! There is no restriction on severity level—from no food by mouth to difficulty with specific foods, MDTP can be used to rehabilitate your swallow. There is treatment available, so you can once again eat the foods you love and miss!

12/03/2024

I’m back! It’s been a hot minute since I’ve posted, so let me start by re-introducing myself and a little about North Texas Swallowing & Neurological Rehab 🙂

Hi 👋🏻 My name is Rachel and I’m the owner of North Texas Swallowing & Neurological Rehab. I’ve been a speech-language pathologist for 4 years with my primary focus in adult and geriatric populations. I started North Texas Swallowing & Neurological Rehab to provide exceptional, person-centered care that utilizes current evidence-based practices and specialized treatment programs to help rehabilitate the swallow function. I hold several speciality trainings and certifications in many areas related to swallowing, including: fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) diagnostics; Ampcare, Effective Swallowing Protocol (ESP); the McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program (MDTP), and the Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImp). I am also trained in LSVT LOUD, the “gold” standard in voice treatment for people with Parkinson’s Disease.

North Texas Swallowing & Neurological Rehab strives to help each individual swallow as functionally and independently as possible while also helping those that may have other neurological deficits following stroke, brain injury and other neurological conditions.

Follow along or visit ntxneurorehab.com to learn how North Texas Swallowing & Neurological Rehab can help you!

We determine the best course of treatment for rehabilitating the swallow, making referrals to other specialists when necessary

02/29/2024

North Texas Swallowing & Neurological Rehab is experienced in treating chronic cough / irritable larynx syndrome (ILS). It's important to rule out other contributing factors first, then there are several behavioral cough suppressant techniques that can be very effective at changing the laryngeal sensory thresholds and reducing that bothersome cough. You don't have to live with it! Let us help you get to the bottom of your symptoms