Journal of oral rehabilitationHumansDouble-Blind MethodTongueFemaleMale
Effects of Tongue Resistance and Strengthening Exercises on Tongue Strength and Oropharyngeal Swallowing in Frail Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Double-Blind Randomised Controlled Trial.
Shu-Hua Kao, Hsin Chu, Kondwani Joseph Banda, Chien-Mei Sung, Ruey Chen, Li-Fang Chang, Kai-Jo Chiang, Li-Chung Pien, Kuei-Ru Chou
Published: 202610.1111/joor.70087
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Reduced tongue function in older adults leads to inefficient bolus transit. Tongue resistance exercises (TRE) involve isometric or isotonic tongue movements performed against an external load to improve tongue strength. Whereas, tongue st…
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