From Neuroplasticity to Recovery: The Science and Clinical Application of Pharyngeal Electrical Stimulation (PES)
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Pharyngeal Electrical Stimulation (PES) is a neurostimulation therapy developed from decades of research investigating the cortical control of swallowing and the role of neuroplasticity in swallowing recovery. In this webinar, presenters will review the key mechanistic studies that led to the development of PES and discuss how these principles translate into clinical practice. Attendees will gain an overview of PES treatment delivery, patient selection considerations, clinical evidence in severe post-stroke dysphagia, and recent guideline inclusion. This session is designed for clinicians seeking a deeper understanding of the neuroscience, mechanism of action, and clinical evidence supporting PES.
- Describe the cortical control of swallowing and explain how pharyngeal electrical stimulation modulates sensorimotor pathways to promote neuroplastic reorganization and swallowing recovery after neurological injury.
- Identify key clinical studies, outcomes, and recent guideline developments supporting the use of PES in severe post-stroke dysphagia.
- Discuss practical considerations for PES treatment delivery, patient selection, and integration into acute and critic
***Please read important information: This webinar is available for PDH (professional development hours). You will receive a certificate of completion 3-5 business days following the live presentation along with any applicable handouts and 90 day access to the recording. The recording will come via a link from Zoom. It will not be uploaded to your Dysphagia Cafe account unless requested. It is highly recommended to locate the confirmation email from Zoom as soon as you register as this often goes to spam and can be difficult to find the day before or the day of the webinar. You do not have to attend live in order to get access to the recording.
Shaheen Hamdy, MB ChB, PhD, FRCP
