Swallowing Exercises
Exercise 1
Target population:
For those who do not have full control over their lips (e.g. drooling in stroke survivors due to incomplete lip seal)
Benefits:
Strengthens the function and coordination of one’s lip muscles
Exercise 2
Target population:
For those who do not have full control over their tongues (e.g. stroke survivors, patients with head & neck cancer, or cranial neuropathies)
Benefits:
Strengthens the function and coordination of one’s tongue
Facilitates one’s chewing process
Exercise 3
Target population:
For those who encounter difficulties in opening or closing their mouths
Benefits:
Increase the strength, coordination and range of motion of one’s jaw
Exercise 4
Target population:
For those who have swallowing difficulties (e.g. patients with dementia, Parkinson’s disease, or stroke survivors)
Benefits:
Strengthens the function and coordination of one’s pharyngeal muscles
Articulation Exercises
Exercise 1
Target population:
For those who have slurred speech, or speak too slowly
Benefits:
Improves articulation accuracy and clarity
Exercise 2
Target population:
For those who have swallowing difficulties
Benefits:
Strengthens the function and coordination of one’s pharyngeal muscles
Exercise 3
Target population:
For those who have shallow breathing
Benefits:
Improves articulation accuracy and clarity
