Swallowing is a complex task that requires the brain to coordinate lots of muscles.
It's for this reason half of stroke survivors will experience swallowing problems during their recovery.
Learn all about it from @RCSLT or visit https://t.co/FL93NX3aMN and be #SwallowAware2023.
This years anatomical model. Becoming a tradition to do this with my toddler. Think I might inadvertently be teaching the next generation of Speechie. I am excited to see how the profession evolves over the next few years. #swallowawarenessday
Raising awareness of dysphagia and the role of SLTs ahead of #SwallowAware2023, in support of the fantastic charity @swallowsgroup who help the lives of those affected by head and neck cancer.
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Thank you @EmmaMac_SLT for your inspiration!!
Swallowing Awareness Day in
isolation with a toddler 🥴. After completing this (slightly anatomically questionable) model, I am even more in awe of the complex process that is 'the swallow' and how fortunate we are when we don't have to think about it.
@adultsltset @RCSLTNI
@EmmaMac_SLT@swallowsgroup @AECCUniversityC Thanks so much! Hope you have fun & thanks again for your inspiration- what a fun way to learn anatomy 🤩
Don't forget to join us here on Swallowing Awareness Day - Wednesday, 15 March, when we'll be highlighting how speech and language therapists support people to eat, drink and swallow. Find out how to get involved here: https://t.co/bQmqEKDbqD
#SwallowAware2023