Swallowing Disorders Therapy

Sheltering Arms Institute is a state-of-the-science, 114-bed, rehabilitation hospital that blends advanced technology, research, and evidence-based clinical care to create superior outcomes for patients.

Features include:

• 212,063 total square feet,
• All private patient rooms,
• Traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, complex care, stroke, and general rehabilitation units,
• 9,251 sq. ft. main therapy gym and three satellite gyms,
• Research, conference, and outdoor space,
• Physician, psychology, and nursing services,
• Physical, occupational, and speech therapy,
• Therapeutic recreation,
• Cutting-edge patient care technology and rehabilitation equipment,
• Chapel and dining room,
• Designated visitor areas.

Swallowing is a highly complex skill that can be affected by neurological or structural changes to the body’s natural mechanics. Difficulty swallowing, or dysphagia, refers to impairment of any part of the swallowing process. Dysphagia can greatly impact overall health and quality of life and is commonly treated in physical rehabilitation, especially within the aging population.

Sheltering Arms Institute's speech-language pathologists are experts in all aspects of speech and swallowing treatments. They understand that managing these issues can be challenging, but provide support and guide patients through their therapy.