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The effect of lingual exercise on swallowing in older adults

Article Abstract:

Study made to prevent or delay Presbyphagia and Dysphagia in older adults, by therapeutic intervention like progressive lingual resistance exercise that contains isometric intervention like progressive lingual resistance swallowing pressure, Videofluoroscopic Swallow and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) resulted in increase in their lingual maximal isometric pressure.

Author: Robbins, JoAnne, Gangnon, Ronald E., Theis, Shannon M., Kays, Stephanie A., Hewitt, Angela L., Hind, Jacqueline A.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
Prevention, Surveys, Deglutition disorders, Presbyopia

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Once-weekly resistance ercise improves muscle strength and neuromuscular performance in older adults

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Giving resistance exercises to the aged once- or twice-weekly improves muscle strength gains and is associated with improved neuromuscular performance. This improvement could reduce the risk of falls and fracture in older adults.

Author: Marcus, Robert, Taaffe, Dennis R., Duret, Camille, Wheeler, Steve
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 1999
Management, Exercise therapy, Exercise therapy for the aged

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Subjects list: Health aspects, Aged, Elderly, United States
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