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(Live Podcast) Strength vs. Skill for Dysphagia
(Re)hab: How Do We Choose?

Presented by Sarah Baar and James Curtis

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Description

*This podcast is scheduled for 6:00 PM EDT / 3:00 PM PDT (Adjust for your time zone)

​​This is a live filming of a Medbridge podcast. In this dynamic session, you’ll have a front-row seat to listen in on the experts in conversation while also engaging with a vibrant community chat that gives you direct access to peers and leaders in a modern, accessible way.

James Curtis, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, director of the Aerodigestive Innovations Research Lab (AIR) in New York City, joins host Sarah Baar, MA, CCC-SLP, for an insightful, live conversation that cuts through the noise of dysphagia rehabilitation. Together, they break down the critical distinctions between strength-based and skill-based dysphagia exercises, addressing common clinical challenges in how therapy programs are structured. You will discover how to move beyond generic, one-size-fits-all exercise handouts by intentionally integrating the principles of strength training and the principles of motor learning into your daily practice. Tune in to elevate your clinical reasoning, optimize your dysphagia treatment decisions, and walk away with actionable, evidence-based strategies for designing high-impact therapy plans.

Instructors

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Sarah Baar, MA, CCC-SLP

Sarah Baar is a speech-language pathologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has had the opportunity to work in many settings across the care continuum, including acute care, acute rehab, home and community, and outpatient therapy, and has been involved in various leadership projects. In 2016, she started the Honeycomb Speech…

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James Curtis, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Dr. James Curtis is a clinician-scientist, assistant professor of speech-language pathology, and director of the Aerodigestive Innovations Research Lab (AIR) in New York City. His mission is to improve the health and quality of life of people with voice and swallowing disorders through clinical innovation, multidisciplinary…

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Learning Objectives

  • Analyze the evidence around the design and implementation of strength- versus skill-based exercise programs for dysphagia rehabilitation 
  • Apply practical, evidence-based strategies to actionably address the design and implementation of strength- versus skill-based exercise programs for dysphagia rehabilitation 
  • Solve patient case scenarios involving dysphagia therapy treatment planning for people of various medical conditions and assessment outcomes

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

6:00pm–6:55pm
Live Podcast
6:55pm–7:15pm
Question and Answer Session
Medbridge is committed to accessibility for all of our subscribers. If you are in need of a disability-related accommodation, please contact [email protected] . We will process requests for reasonable accommodation and will provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate, in a prompt and efficient manner.

Details

  • September 23, 2026
  • 6:00pm-7:15pm EDT
    • OTs/OTAs, Intermediate
    • SLPs, Intermediate
  • Register soon to secure your spot!

* Available September 23

Disclaimer

Sarah Baar and James Curtis, instructors for this educational event, receive compensation from Medbridge for this course. No one with the ability to control content has relevant relationship(s) to disclose.

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To receive CEU credit all disciplines must attend the webinar for the full duration, complete the quiz with a minimum score of 70%, and complete the participant survey.

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