When you think of professions that engage heavily with technology, the field of Speech-Language Pathology is not likely top of mind. However, in 2022, it’s difficult to find a career where there isn’t an intersection between what a person is trained to do, and how...
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 15% of the total world population (one billion people) lives with some form of disability or functional impairment. This number is likely to increase in the coming years due to rapid population growth, the aging...
…but “it should be called: “I can’t effing swallow.” Surgery saved Ted Power’s life from throat cancer, but a mobile swallowing exercise system gave him his life back. “Well, Mr. Power, I’ve got some bad news. You’ve got cancer,” the doctor said....
Tips for succeeding in your exercise program With the holiday season and the start of a new year around the corner, many minds turn to New Year’s resolutions. Exercise and healthy habits are a common theme when people are asked about what goals they will set out to...
Imagine if going to the doctor’s office was like walking in the Apple store. Imagine if healthcare technology design was as inviting as an Apple watch or a Fitbit. Would you be more likely to use it? I have always considered myself a follower of technology; not an...
Understanding sEMG biofeedback signal for dysphagia: From brain signals to swallowing muscles to your phone screen If you have a swallowing disorder (dysphagia), you may have seen a speech-language pathologist (SLP). The SLP may have given you some exercises to...
