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AmpCare Effective Swallowing Protocol (ESP)

Advanced Therapy for Dysphagia—Now Available at Benedictine

If swallowing has become difficult or unsafe, Benedictine offers a breakthrough solution backed by science, safety, and compassionate care: the AmpCare Effective Swallowing Protocol (ESP).

This FDA-cleared therapy uses gentle electrical stimulation combined with targeted exercises to help restore safe swallowing function—improving strength, safety, and quality of life for seniors experiencing dysphagia.

Why Choose AmpCare ESP?

  • FDA-Cleared for the treatment of dysphagia (swallowing difficulty)
  • Reduces aspiration risk and improves swallowing timing and coordination
  • Uses electrical stimulation to activate muscles more effectively than exercise alone
  • Combines posture support, resistive exercises, and neuromuscular therapy
  • Comfortable 30-minute sessions performed by certified therapists

This protocol is based on years of research and has been shown to improve outcomes such as laryngeal vestibule closure (LVC), hyoid movement, and swallow timing.

Who Benefits?

  • Seniors recovering from stroke, Parkinson’s, or head/neck surgery
  • Individuals with progressive neurological conditions
  • Anyone experiencing aspiration risk or chronic swallowing challenges

Safe. Effective. Personalized.

Benedictine’s therapy team is specially trained in AmpCare’s protocol, offering personalized care that meets each resident where they are. Unlike traditional therapy alone, this approach combines the science of neuromuscular stimulation with the art of compassionate rehabilitation.

Ready to learn more or schedule a consultation? Call your local Benedictine community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AmpCare ESP?

Is it safe?

Yes. AmpCare ESP is FDA-cleared for the treatment of dysphagia and is used in hospitals, rehab centers, and senior care communities nationwide. Treatments are provided by licensed, certified therapists trained in this advanced protocol.

How long does each session take?

Each therapy session lasts about 30 minutes and includes electrode placement, posture support, and guided swallowing exercises with electrical stimulation applied during the most effective moments.

What does the treatment feel like?

Most patients describe the sensation as gentle muscle activation. The stimulation is adjustable, and your therapist will work with you to find a comfortable level that delivers results.

Who can benefit from AmpCare ESP?

  • Seniors who have trouble swallowing after a stroke, neurological event, or surgery
  • People with progressive disorders like Parkinson’s
  • Residents who have been placed on thickened liquids or have aspiration risk

How is this different from other swallowing therapies?

AmpCare ESP is the only FDA-cleared handheld system with adjustable parameters for dysphagia. It is also the only system that includes a resistive exercise protocol, enhancing outcomes through a more effective, full-spectrum approach.