Synchrony

Coming 1st Quarter 2015
The Power to “See The Swallow”
Introducing Synchrony™–
A Revolutionary New System
for the Treatment of
Dysphagia from ACP
Dysphagia impacts the health and quality
of life for millions of Americans, and creates
significant management and labor costs for
Skilled Nursing Facilities.
Now Rehabilitation Providers and Speech
Language Pathologists have a revolutionary
new tool to improve patient outcomes, while
reducing this significant cost burden.
Introducing Synchrony™ Dysphagia Solutions
by ACP, a comprehensive system combining
evidence-based protocols, advanced therapist
training, revolutionary new sEMG Biofeedback
system, and ACP’s proven “PENS” e-stim
technology.
Unlike any other dysphagia rehabilitation
solution available, Synchrony™ enables SLPs
and patients to literally “See the Swallow” using virtual reality augmented sEMG biofeedback. This
important capability helps SLPs evaluate the specific dynamics of a normal, effortful or Mendelsohn
swallow in real time, while guiding a series of therapeutic exercise activities that are engaging and fun for
patients. While “immersed” in these virtual reality augmented activities, exercise intensity and duration
are enhanced for superior treatment outcomes. SLPs are also able to capture objective measurement
data with this unique system to demonstrate treatment progression and strengthen documentation.
Synchrony™ Program Objectives and Key Benefits
• Improve Outcomes and Quality of Life for patients and residents with Dysphagia
• Lower facility costs associated with modified diets, PEG Tube feeding and labor
• Reduce hospital recidivism and higher mortality rates associated with Dysphagia
• Strengthen referrals and census through superior clinical expertise and
progressive technology
MRK 0188 ACPL Rev1
Synchrony™ Program Components
Omnistim® FX2 “Patterned Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation” (PENS) – With multiple patents
related to Dysphagia, this proprietary e-stim waveform provides effective treatment for muscle weakness and
neuromuscular re-education.
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Patented applications for Dysphagia treatment
Helps improve neuromuscular control required for normal
swallowing function
Addresses muscle disuse atrophy often associated with
swallowing dysfunction
Provides passive “muscle warm-up” to augment therapeutic exercise,
including OmnisEMG™ system below
Gentle e-stim waveform is readily tolerated by most patients including
aging adults
OmnisEMG® Virtual Reality Assisted Therapy – Using biofeedback signals, this unique virtual reality assisted
system allows SLPs and patients to “see the swallow” for the first time. This important capability helps SLPs
evaluate the quality of a swallow to guide therapeutic intervention, and to capture objective measurement data
to demonstrate treatment progression and outcomes. The system also features several game-like, interactive
activities shown on a monitor, which helps motivate patients for greater exercise
duration and intensity. Complete SLP training is provided around this system.
OmnisEMG® Clinical Objectives
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Enable SLPs and their patients to visualize swallow activity
Provide visual and auditory feedback to facilitate swallow behavioral change
Encourage greater exercise intensity and duration through “immersive”
virtual reality augmented activities
Optimize application of progressive resistance exercise principles using
system output data
Provide real-time assessment of treatment effectiveness
Capture objective measurement data for swallowing time periods and
muscle activity for treatment guidance and documentation
System Installation and Speech Language Pathologist Training
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Initial installation includes basic system operation
All subsequent training includes CEU-Approved Education and Lab Training
A 5-hour “on-site” course around ACP’s OmnisEMG® system
A 7-hour “seminar-style” course can be provided for multiple facilities
A 2.5-hour “on-site” course for the Omnistim® FX2 PENS system is provided
ACP is an ASHA Approved Continuing Education Provider
Contact your ACP Representative for Additional Program
Details or Call Customer Service at 800-350-1100
www.acplus.com • 800-350-1100
Revolutionizing
Rehabilitation®