Swallow Posture Strategies for Dysphagia

Speech therapy swallow postures for protecting the airway for people with or caregivers helping those with swallowing problems.

Timestamp
00:00 Intro
00:53 Chin Tuck
1:49 Head Turn
3:01 Supraglottic Swallow

~~~~Medical Disclaimer~~~~

All information, content, and material of this video is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Never rely on information from this channel in place of seeking medical advice. You are encouraged to confer with your medical professional with regard to information contained in this video BEFORE completing these exercises or techniques. By performing any strategy or exercise, you are performing them at your own risk. ​Kasondra Vanpykeren is not responsible or liable for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis, injury or harm you sustain as a result of the information provided in this channel.

References:
Oh, Dong-Hwan & Park, Han-Sol & Kim, Ga-Eun. (2022). Effects of the Chin-Tuck Maneuver on Anatomical Changes and Angles during Swallowing: A Systematic Review. Journal of the Korean Dysphagia Society. 12. 1-13. 10.34160/jkds.2022.12.1.001.

Oh, Dong-Hwan & Park, Han-Sol & Kim, Ga-Eun. (2022). Effects of the Chin-Tuck Maneuver on Anatomical Changes and Angles during Swallowing: A Systematic Review. Journal of the Korean Dysphagia Society. 12. 1-13. 10.34160/jkds.2022.12.1.001.

Kasahara T, Hanayama K, Kodama M, Aono K, Masakado Y. The efficacy of supraglottic swallow as an indirect swallowing exercise by analysis of hyoid bone movement. Tokai J Exp Clin Med. 2009 Sep 20;34(3):72-5. PMID: 21319002.


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