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HARD / EFFORTFUL SWALLOW PURPOSE
To increase tongue base retraction and pressure during the pharyngeal phase of the swallow and reduce the amount of food residue in the valleculae of the throat.
APPLICABILITY
Patients who exhibit residue in the valleculae after the swallow.
SUPPLIES
___ Only saliva swallow
___ Food/Liquid swallow
INSTRUCTIONS
Swallow normally but squeeze very hard with your tongue and throat muscles throughout the swallow. Excess effort should be clearly visible in your neck during the swallow.
Perform with each food/liquid swallow.
Perform ___ times throughout the day.
References
Lazarus, C., Logemann, J.A., & Gibbons, P. (1993). Effects of maneuvers on swallow functioning in a dysphagic oral cancer patient. Head and Neck, 15, 419-424.
Shanahan, T.K., Logemann, J.A., Rademeker, A.W., Pauloski, B.R., & Kahrillas, P.J. (1993). Chin down posture effects on aspiration in dysphagic patients. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 74, 736-739.
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