Problems of diagnosing and rehabilitation of serious disorders of swallowing were until now neglected in this country. The treatment of dysphagia abroad is well established as an independent branches of medicine. The key to success is a team effort of all the relevant departments involved in the patient’s treatment. In co-operation with The Clinic of Radiology and Imaging Methods at the University Hospital Motol Prague, we developed the new diagnostic and rehabilita- tion measures. A special fluoroscopic investigation consists of analysis of the swallowing activity during which disorders are diagnosed and the effects of various rehabilitation techniques are put to test. All the tests carried out serve as a basis for a comprehensive rehabilitation plan, which includes postural techniques, stimulation methods, swallowing manoeuvres, dietary modification, exercise programmes, intraoral prosthesis, medication and if necessary surgical procedures. The beneficial effects of diagnostic and rehabilitation methods are supported by case-histories of patients with swallowing reflex disorders.

        Key words: dysphagia, diagnosis of dysphagias, rehabilitation of dysphagias.