Tongue Exercises for Dysphagia

Strokes and other lesions to the brain can cause dysphagia (trouble swallowing). Dysphagia results in many problems for the stroke survivor including malnutrition, slow recovery, depression, aspiration pneumonia and a much decreased quality of life.

Although there are no quick solutions for dysphagia, studies show that tongue exercises have meaningful effects on dysphagia recovery and quality of life. In some instances dysphagia therapy can even lead to the reversal of a feeding tube.

By using these tongue exercises, you can generate a plan long term plan that can help you improve your swallowing ability.

The importance of intense exercise in dysphagia therapy
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Life After Stroke