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Electromyography and biofeedback techniques are well established in the disciplines of physical medicine for the retraining of muscle groups to approximate functional performance. This report documents the application of biofeedback techniques to the treatment of swallowing dysfunction in a selected dysphagic patient.
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Bryant, M. Biofeedback in the treatment of a selected dysphagic patient. Dysphagia 6, 140–144 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02493516
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