Effect of Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy on Chronic Dysphagia in Elderly Post-stroke Patients

"The participants will be practiced effortful swallow exercises as follows:~When you are ready to swallow your saliva, squeeze your tongue against the roof of your mouth.~B) As you swallow squeeze all the muscles in your throat. Imagine you are trying to swallow a large tablet or a golf ball.~C) If it has been recommended by your speech and language therapist, this exercise may be repeated when eating and drinking.~Frequency of exercise:~Exercises will be two 30-minutes sessions of effortful swallow practice daily, 5 days/week.~For every patient: 4 sets (1 set = 8-12 repetitions) 5 days/week, for 18 weeks."

"The participants will receive pulsed electromagnetic therapy as the following:~Position of patient: supine lying position with head supported by pillow. Sleeve of device: above anterior neck area.~Parameters of application of device: according to programs for sarcopenia and muscular pain as the following:~Power: 30 GAUSS. Frequency: in first 6weeks: 5Hz - second 6weeks: 10Hz - last 6weeks: 15Hz. Time of session: 30 min. Sessions frequency: 3 sessions per week. Time of treatment course: 18 weeks."