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What is Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST)? EMST is a therapy approach which targets improving the maximal pressure of the expiratory muscles by blowing into a spring-loaded device. The expiratory muscles help us to breathe out and cough with force as well as helping us to swallow safely. What does EMST do? Speech benefits of…
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Click here to translate this post Bilingualism, the process of understanding and/or using more than one language, is complex and often misunderstood. Bilingualism does not cause or contribute to speech, language, or communication disorders. Evidence suggests that speaking additional languages can offer numerous cognitive and social benefits. In this blog, we will explore how bilingualism…
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For most of us, work forms a large part of who we are. When a stroke or head injury happens, it can drastically change a person’s ability to meet all the requirements of their job role. VocationaL rehabilitation (VR) is a means of supporting people to work towards a return to work-related activity. How can…
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Aphasia, a language difficulty which occurs following stroke or brain injury, can be a chronic condition for many. Despite this, research clearly shows us that intensive Speech and Language Therapy can significantly reduce the degree of difficulty stroke survivors face in everyday communication. In this blog, we will reflect on the current evidence and guidelines…
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Independent Speech and Language Therapy services offer a range of benefits you may not have considered. Read on to learn more. Access to intensive, regular therapy While the amount of therapy required will vary between clients, independent Speech Therapists can offer more frequent therapy sessions than their NHS counterparts. Research has shown that having access…