VitalStim Therapy® is a safe and effective treatment for patients suffering with difficulty swallowing or dysphagia. It was developed in response to the 15 million Americans living with dysphagia today. VitalStim® Therapy is a non-invasive, external electrical stimulation therapy cleared to market by the FDA in December 2002. The therapy uses specifically designed electrodes
applied to the muscles of the throat to promote proper swallowing. No other NMES therapy carries FDA clearance for the treatment of dysphagia.
More on dysphagia treatment with VitalStim Therapy
Patients & Families
Dysphagia facts
Dysphagia is an affliction that can profoundly decrease a person’s quality of life. In the most severe cases, dysphagia patients must rely on tube feeding to receive nourishment.
Experiences with Dysphagia
Since its introduction, thousands of patients – young and old alike - have benefited from VitalStim as part of their dysphagia rehabilitation program.
VitalStim and the Community
Read about the impact VitalStim is having in other communities
Health Professionals
Therapist Successes
Across the country, Speech Language Pathologists and clinicians using VitalStim Therapy are reporting great results for their dysphagia patients.
Compelling Clinical Research
VitalStim is supported by a strong breadth of peer-reviewed, published research
Getting Started
Find out how you can become certified for VitalStim and add this innovative therapy to your dysphagia rehabilitation program
Clarifying Statement Regarding Competitive Electrodes
Empi's position on the use of replacement electrodes sold by other suppliers.