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A dedicated tool for the therapist to encouragestimulation in the oral cavity

OraStim can be used to stimulate the faucal arches to improve swallow reflex.

OraStimORAL STIMULATOR

OraStim is a therapy tool thatSpeech Therapists can use inDysphagia Therapy to increase the sensitivity of the faucalpillars/arches, base of tongue and margin of velum - throughthermal, tactile and sensorystimulation (dipping in lemonjuice), to help initiate a swallow reflex.

OraStim has two heads, one smooth

and one textured. Both ends are

suitable to assess the sensitivity of

the oral cavity. The therapist should always start giving therapy with

the smooth end and move onto the textured end if appropriate. The

OraStim can be bent/shaped to enable easy access to the oral cavity.

OraStim can be used to stimulate the faucal arch to improve the

swallow reflex.

OraStim can be used as a taste tester by dipping either end into

any preferred testing material.

OraStim can be used for thermal stimulation by dipping either

end into iced water. Please note that the OraStim is made of plastic

material and does not have the same cooling/thermal properties

as metal.

Cleaning InstructionsOraStim can be cleaned in a domestic dishwasher or in soapy water.

Rinse in clean water before use.

Please Note: All patients must be assessed by a Speech and

Language Therapist or other qualified clinician to ensure

OraStim is suitable.

Ordering InformationOS ORS 0001 OraStim Oral Stimulator - Pack of 10

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Smooth head

Textured head

OraStim can be bent/shaped to enable

easy access to the oral cavity

A dedicated tool for the therapist toencourage stimulation in the oral cavityfollowing surgery, stroke or otherneurological disorders.

OraStim ORAL STIMULATOR