Tag: Tongue
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Lingual Strengthening in Dysphagia Therapy: What the Research Really Says
Lingual strengthening is an emerging focus in dysphagia therapy, emphasizing the tongue’s crucial role in proper swallowing. Research shows that resistance-based exercises enhance tongue strength, swallow safety, and overall quality of life. Various devices, from advanced tools to simple tongue depressors, can be effectively utilized depending on budget and resources.
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Measuring Lingual Range of Motion
The content emphasizes the importance of measuring lingual range of motion in addition to strength for effective tongue function assessment. A new validated scale categorizes tongue movement into four domains: protrusion, lateralization, and elevation. This comprehensive approach, especially for post-oral surgery patients, enhances evaluations, treatment planning, and overall quality of life outcomes.
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Rethinking NSOMEs: Why Swallowing Should Be the Core of Dysphagia Therapy
The discussion on Non-Speech Oral Motor Exercises (NSOMEs) prompts a reevaluation of their effectiveness in dysphagia therapy. These exercises, detached from actual swallowing, may not lead to significant improvement. Emphasizing the importance of specificity, therapists should focus on functional swallowing exercises backed by evidence to enhance rehabilitation outcomes and neuroplasticity.
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Dysphagia Ramblings 