VitalStim Therapy is a special form of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) designed to treat dysphagia or difficulty swallowing through muscle re-education. It uses a small electrical current delivered through special electrodes placed on the neck, aimed at stimulating the motor nerves of the throat along with contractions of the muscles.
VitalStim Plusis an electrical stimulation therapy device for swallowing difficulties that has been certified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
