Chin tuck swallow9/8/2023 ![]() At this stage, the SLT team may reassess your swallowing to see if the device has helped. Usually they will recommend you use the device for a six to eight week period in order to see if there is any improvement to your swallowing. The SLT will provide guidance on how long you should continue with these exercises. However, if you are experiencing pain or other discomfort, please stop using the device and contact your SLT as soon as possible. It is normal for the muscles of your throat to ache or develop a mild burning sensation with this device as you are repeatedly exercising the same muscle group (similar to what you would feel in your arm if you were lifting weights). You should attempt to complete both exercises a total of _ times a day. You may need to have a break between exercise one and exercise two to give your muscles time to recover. If you feel the muscles in the back of your neck getting tired, try keeping your head further back (ears over shoulders) with very good posture, or even partially recline in a chair to help isolate and target the correct muscles. Rest and then repeat these steps three to five times.Hold this position (with your chin tucked downwards) until the muscles under your chin fatigue (between approximately 30 and 90 seconds).Slowly tuck your chin down towards your chest.Repeat until your muscles fatigue (until you don’t feel you can hold this position any longer).Įxercise Two: Chin tuck against resistance and hold.Do not let your head lean forwards - be sure to keep your ears over your shoulders.Hold this position for one to two seconds.Slowly tuck your chin down towards your chest (as if you were nodding ‘yes’).The SLT will be able to check with your doctor or surgeon that it is safe for you to use it or to ask if they can suggest an alternative exercise.Įxercises Exercise One: Chin tuck against resistance If you have any pre-existing jaw, neck, shoulder or chest injuries or have had any surgeries to your head and neck, please alert the SLT as the device may not be suitable for you to use. This device is often easier to use and more effective than the alternative ‘Shaker exercise’ which can also be recommended by the SLT.Īre there any risks with using the PhagiaFlex CTAR device?.To improve your swallowing by improving the movement and strength of your suprahyoid muscles through exercise.The movement of the larynx is also important in helping to open the entrance to your oesophagus (food pipe), to allow food and drink to enter your stomach and reduce the risk of food and drink sticking in your pharynx/ throat. If your airway is not fully protected when you swallow, it could put you at risk of of food or drink entering your airway and possibly entering your lungs (the technical term for which is 'aspiration'). ![]() Upwards movement of the larynx is essential to ensure that your airway closes off when swallowing, to reduce the risk of food or drink entering your airway. ![]() A speech and language therapist (SLT) has assessed your swallowing and decided that part of your swallowing difficulty is secondary to you having reduced movement of your larynx (voice box). ![]()
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