Brain Injury with Tammy Kirkwood

Acupuncture is an effective treatment modality for the restoration of swallowing after a craniocerebral injury (CCI). Brain injuries may result in dysphagia, a disorder involving difficulty or discomfort when swallowing. Researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial and determined that acupuncture combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation and rehabilitation exercises is an effective treatment protocol for the treatment of dysphagia after a CCI.

http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1709-acupuncture-restores-swallowing-after-brain-injury