SynthesisAmerican journal of speech-language pathology2017
A Systematic Review of Isometric Lingual Strength-Training Programs in Adults With and Without Dysphagia.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Tongue Pressure Resistance Training for Swallowing Impairment Post-Stroke
Effects of Lingual Endurance Exercise on Rehabilitation of Swallowing Impairment After Ischemic Stroke
Effect of Biofeedback Tongue Strengthening Program on Tongue Pressure and Swallowing Performance in Elderly With Abnormal Tongue Pressure
Who cites it
36 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 85 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effects of tongue strengthening exercises on tongue muscle strength: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Scientific reports · 2022Pooled it
- The Effect of Lingual Resistance Training Interventions on Adult Swallow Function: A Systematic Review.Dysphagia · 2020Pooled it
- Characterizing Submental Neuromuscular Activity of Swallowing Rehabilitation: An Electromyographic Evaluation of Rehabilitative Maneuvers in Healthy Adults.Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR · 2026Trial
- Effects of Tongue-Strengthening Exercise on Tongue Strength Reserve and Detraining Effects among Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Trial
- A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Physical and Mental Lingual Exercise for Healthy Older Adults.Dysphagia · 2021Trial
- Changes in Perihyoid Muscle Strength Associated with Fixed and Progressive Resistance Exercise in Healthy Adults.Dysphagia · 2026Article
- Reliability of 3-D/4-D Ultrasound Contouring of Tongue Surface During Swallowing.Ultrasound in medicine & biology · 2025Article
- Performance of swallowing function between older people with and without clinical complaints.CoDAS · 2025Article
- Criterion (Concurrent) Validity and Clinical Utility of the Tongueometer Device.American journal of speech-language pathology · 2024Article
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- Age-related sex differences in tongue strength and muscle morphometry in a rat model.Archives of oral biology · 2023Article
- The Relationship Between Lingual Strength and Functional Swallowing Outcomes in Parkinson's Disease.Dysphagia · 2023Article
- Optimizing Function and Appearance After Head and Neck Reconstruction: Measurement and Intervention.Otolaryngologic clinics of North America · 2023Review
- The role of oral and pharyngeal motor exercises in post-stroke recovery: A scoping review.Clinical rehabilitation · 2023Article
- Brain activity associated with taste stimulation: A mechanism for neuroplastic change?Brain and behavior · 2023Article
- Differences between Maximum Tongue Force in Women Suffering from Chronic and Asymptomatic Temporomandibular Disorders-An Observational Study.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Profiles of Swallowing Impairment in a Cohort of Patients With Reduced Tongue Strength Within 3 Months of Cerebral Ischemic Stroke.Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR · 2022Article
- Comparison of Lingual Pressure Generation Capacity in Parkinson Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and Healthy Aging.American journal of speech-language pathology · 2022Article
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- Advances in the Treatment of Dysphagia in Neurological Disorders: A Review of Current Evidence and Future Considerations.Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment · 2022Review
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Abstract
purposeThis systematic review summarizes the effects of isometric lingual strength training on lingual strength and swallow function in adult populations. Furthermore, it evaluates the designs of the reviewed studies and identifies areas of future research in isometric lingual strength training for dysphagia remediation.
methodA comprehensive literature search of 3 databases and additional backward citation search identified 10 studies for inclusion in the review. The review reports and discusses the isometric-exercise intervention protocols, pre- and postintervention lingual-pressure data (maximum peak pressures and lingual-palatal pressures during swallowing), and oropharyngeal swallowing measures such as penetration-aspiration scales, oropharyngeal residue and duration, lingual volumes, and quality-of-life assessments.
resultsStudies reported gains in maximum peak lingual pressures following isometric lingual strength training for both healthy adults and select groups of individuals with dysphagia. However, due to the variability in study designs, it remains unclear whether strength gains generalize to swallow function.
conclusionAlthough isometric lingual strength training is a promising intervention for oropharyngeal dysphagia, the current literature is too variable to confidently report specific therapeutic benefits. Future investigations should target homogenous patient populations and use randomized controlled trials to determine the efficacy of this treatment for individuals with dysphagia.
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