Ampcare, LLC

Ampcare, LLC Ampcare is developing therapeutic neuromuscular stimulation technologies for dysphagia treatment.

AMPCARE, LLC was established in 2007 to develop therapeutic neuromuscular stimulation technologies for the treatment of dysphagia, or swallowing difficulties. Among other accomplishments, AMPCARE has built a strong patent portfolio, generated clinical data and has initiated US regulatory filings and recently received our initial FDA 510k clearance to market the first portion of our device portfoli

o. We are committed to delivering positive patient outcomes and innovative products specifically designed to meet the needs of the patient, medical professional and payer by improving the options and availability of dysphagia treatment techniques. AMPCARE’s unique treatment approach will allow for safer oral intake of food in populations who have difficulty swallowing.

08/14/2026

There's been a big misunderstanding in the medical SLP space...

You've probably heard someone say:

"NMES doesn't work."

Or...

"Research shows it isn't any better than traditional dysphagia therapy."

It's true that there are published studies reporting findings like these.

Two of the most frequently cited are the studies by Langmore et al. and Humbert et al.

However, it's important to ask...

Which NMES protocol did they actually study? Because it wasn't Ampcare's Effective Swallowing Protocol (ESP).

Before we take the results of any NMES study and apply them to every form of NMES, we should ask:
➡️ Which NMES device was used?
➡️ Where were the electrodes placed?
➡️ What stimulation parameters were used?
➡️ Was the stimulation sensory-level or motor-level?
➡️ What swallowing exercises were performed during stimulation?
➡️ What patient population was studied?

"NMES" isn't one standardized treatment. Different devices, electrode placements, stimulation parameters, exercise protocols, and patient populations can all influence outcomes.

That's why evidence-based practice means looking beyond a study's conclusion and asking what intervention was actually tested before assuming the findings apply to every NMES protocol.

The takeaway: research findings should be interpreted in the context of the specific NMES protocols they evaluated, not automatically generalized to all forms of NMES!

Share this with SLP colleagues who have been contemplating adding NMES to their practice.

08/13/2026

All he wanted was a coney chili cheese dog, but instead he was stuck with a PEG tube. Until he met Shannon....

He had a history of throat cancer treated with chemo and radiation and had been cleared since 2013.

After worsening dysphagia, he became PEG-dependent and started therapy NPO.

After just 9 weeks of Ampcare ESP, he progressed from NPO + PEG to thin liquids and a regular diet.

He told Shannon he was getting a 12-inch chili cheese coney as his first meal.

Shannon wisely suggested starting with a 6-inch 😅

And he enjoyed every. single. bite.

📣Quick reminder for SLPs: active cancer is different from a history of cancer. 📣

With the right medical history, clearance, and clinical reasoning, head and neck cancer survivors may be appropriate candidates for Ampcare.

As long as the cancer is not ACTIVE, then Ampcare is not contraindicated.

Do you work with head and neck cancer survivors who are stuck with a PEG tube?

Send us a DM and let's chat.

08/12/2026

Have you ever forced yourself to stay seated in a movie theater because you didn't want to miss ANYTHING, even though your bladder begged you to leave?

Yeah...that's sort of like our Ampcare courses 😎

Minus the no bathroom break...we have those, promise!

Rick and Russ are pros at:
👉 Making the science behind exercise and NMES fun and easy to understand
👉 Keeping you entertained
👉 Checking to make sure you understand everything
👉 Amping you up (pun intended)

Your work as a medical SLP is extraordinary.

So shouldn't your continuing education be extraordinary, too?

Comment ESPTraining to find a training or to host a training in your home town!

08/12/2026

Might be running on E after training two days back to back in PR, but we’ll never be too busy to help out our Ampcare Certified SLPs 😍

One of the things Ampcare prides ourselves on is always being available to hop on the phone or on Zoom with SLPs around the world to help troubleshoot complex cases and advocate for the highest caliber of care for their patients.

Call us, beep us, if you wanna reach us 📲🦸🏻🦸🏼

08/11/2026

DID YOU KNOW you can use Ampcare's Effective Swallowing Protocol with:
👏Head and neck cancer survivors
👏Stroke
👏Post-ACDF
👏Bell's Palsy
👏Parkinson's
👏Pediatrics
👏TBI

People seem to be the most surprised by Bell's Palsy and head and neck cancer survivors, but there's an important caveat:

For head and neck cancer: The cancer can NOT be active! Ampcare ESP can help those who have completed their treatment and have dysphagia often as a result of radiation, surgery, or overall debilitation.

For Bell's Palsy: These patients must complete their anti-viral medication first! Once they've completed their pharmacological treatment and their physician gives the go-ahead, Ampcare's facial protocol can help restore facial symmetry.

We want to help you get more of what you see when we "wipe the camera" ;-)

Ready to become the next Ampcare-certified SLP?

Comment ESPtraining!

08/10/2026

We haven't met many SLPs yet who learned about this specific exercise in grad school - but it's critical!

This jaw movement has almost nothing to do with the jaw itself. Almost.

During Ampcare's Effective Swallowing Protocol (ESP), resisted jaw opening and closing is used to challenge the suprahyoid muscles (the anterior digastric, mylohyoid, and geniohyoid) across their origin and insertion.

i.e., we exercise these muscles across BOTH points of attachment (the hyoid and the mandible).

When the jaw is stabilized, the suprahyoids move the hyoid UP and FORWARD (aka a swallow)

When the suprahyoids are stabilized (by the infrahyoids), the suprahyoids will tug the jaw open.

Why does that matter? These muscles play a major role in hyolaryngeal excursion during swallowing.

By resisting jaw opening and closing with the posture device, we're targeting the muscles responsible for generating a stronger contraction where it counts.

Think of it like a resistance band attached between two moving points. Depending on which end is stabilized, the direction of the work changes, but the band is still under tension.

So, while the jaw movement is easy to see...

The real work is happening underneath it.

👇 Did you already know the purpose behind this exercise?

Swipe through to see what our Ampcare-certified users think about the Effective Swallow Protocol.We love hearing from SL...
08/07/2026

Swipe through to see what our Ampcare-certified users think about the Effective Swallow Protocol.

We love hearing from SLPs! Whether it's praise, constructive feedback, or a success story, we're here for you every step of your journey...before, during and even after certification.

Have a challenging patient case? We've got you! Call us, post in our FB group, email us or jump on a quick Zoom, we're committed to finding solutions together.

You'll get Rick or Russ on the line to walk you through troubleshooting, case problem solving and implementation of the Effective Swallow Protocol.

Unlike companies that train you and disappear, the Ampcare team is genuinely here for you long-term. They aren't just words; it's our commitment.

Want to start your training? Comment 'ESPTRAINING' and we'll help you find the best course option for you!

08/06/2026

Lauren went from questioning whether she'd continue in the profession to actively seeking out the most challenging cases...

Y’all, that's not just clinical growth…that's full-on career transformation.🙌

This is what happens when skilled clinicians get access to evidence-based tools that actually work.

When you have confidence in your protocol, you approach complex cases differently. You see possibilities where others see limitations.

Lauren's experience isn't unique. We hear similar stories from Ampcare-certified SLPs around the world.

💪 Renewed passion
💪 Increased confidence
💪 Better patient outcomes
💪 Professional satisfaction

The feeling of helping someone return from a feeding tube to unrestricted oral intake? Lauren's right … It never gets old.

💬What aspect of your SLP practice brings you the most joy?
Share it with us! 👇

Do you have your answer yet?ANSWER: D) All of the above 🤯All three muscles: genioglossus, styloglossus, and hyoglossus, ...
08/05/2026

Do you have your answer yet?
ANSWER: D) All of the above 🤯

All three muscles: genioglossus, styloglossus, and hyoglossus, are innervated by the HYPOGLOSSAL nerve.

These muscles and nerve are simply too deep for transcutaneous NMES to reach effectively.

🙋But wait, if we can't stimulate these muscles directly, how does Ampcare's ESP create tongue movement?

The secret is anatomical inference, a brilliant chain reaction!

When ESP stimulates the suprahyoid muscles (anterior digastric, mylohyoid)....
..it moves the hyoid bone.

⚡🦴👅

The hyoglossus muscle attaches to the hyoid. When the hyoid moves up and forward, it pulls the tongue along with it.

Think of it like this:
We're not trying to control the tongue directly. We're moving the foundation it's attached to.

The kinematic movement is the key: it's the hyoid attachment that moves the tongue, not direct nerve stimulation.

🙌This is why ESP works WITH your body's natural connections instead of trying to force stimulation where it can't effectively reach.

Want to dive deeper into NMES and Ampcare's Effective Swallowing Protocol for FREE and earn .1 ASHA CEU while you're at it?

💬Comment FREECEU to get the link to our free webinar DMed your way!

08/04/2026

😢That single tear says it all...

You want to learn something new that could help your patients, right?

But then you see the price tag and suddenly your enthusiasm deflates faster than a popped balloon 🎈💥

Most NMES protocols cost a fortune upfront. Then they keep hitting your wallet with ongoing requirements and expensive per-treatment costs.

We built Ampcare differently.
Because we are clinicians first.

We know what it feels like to want the best tools at the best price. ESP saves you thousands in certification and ongoing costs.

Once you have the equipment, the math works out to $1.63 per treatment, so your patients get better outcomes and you have less financial stress.

Y’all, your patients deserve evidence-based treatment.
And YOU deserve training that doesn't require a loan application.

Want the exact numbers?

Comment "ESPDifference" for a side-by-side comparison that might shock you! 👇

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