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Ampcare utilizes Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) to create a more effective and effortful sw*llowing exercise for your patient. Member products are to be used only by trained licensed therapists under prescription of a physician. Learn More Ampcare develops thera*eutic neuromuscular electrical stimulation technologies and is proud to offer the FDA-cleared Ampcare Effective Sw*llowing Protocol (ESP™). Ampcare’s ESP provides clinicians a new alternative for treating patients who suffer from sw*llowing difficulties, also known as dysphagia. We are committed to delivering positive patient outcomes and innovative products specially designed to meet the needs of both the patient and medical professional. Our vision is to eliminate pneumonia and the use of feeding tu*es resulting from sw*llowing problems by improving the options and “To provide clinicians with a new standard of care in treating sw*llowing disorders through clinical research, innovative technology, and education, thereby restoring the health status and quality of life of patients suffering from sw*llowing disorders.” Dysphagia is the medical term for the symptom of difficulty in sw*llowing. It is derived from the Greek “dys” meaning bad or Dysphagia affects 18 million people in the US and 45%-87% of residents in long-term care. One out of 17 people will eventually develop dysphagia. Pneumonia, largely arising from sw*llowing problems, is a leading cause of death in Americans over 65 years of age. Rick, Ronda and Russ have worked together for over 23 years to establish new treatment protocols in oropharyngeal dysphagia, using electrical stimulation as a modality for speech language pathologists and to improve treatment outcomes for patients. Through their interdisciplinary care approach and synergy of ideas, they have become co-owners of Ampcare and are working to bring cutting-edge modalities to the dysphagia therapist. The first of these is the ESP or Effective Sw*llowing Protocol.