J Am Geriatr Soc September 2005 PMID 16137276

The effects of lingual exercise on swallowing in older adults.

JoAnne Robbins, Ronald E Gangnon, Shannon M Theis, Stephanie A Kays, Angela L Hewitt, Jacqueline A Hind

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The study investigated the impact of an 8-week lingual resistance exercise program on swallowing function in older adults, showing significant improvements in swallowing and isometric pressures, with increased lingual volume observed via MRI.
The exercises involved compressing an air-filled bulb between the tongue and palate, and assessments included videofluoroscopy and pressure measurements at multiple points during the program.
Findings suggest that lingual exercises could help prevent or treat dysphagia in older adults, potentially reducing related health issues like pneumonia, malnutrition, and dehydration, and improving overall quality of life.]

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