Abstract
Objective: This study explored the effect of facial and submental neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in individuals with lingual, labial and buccal weakness. Method: An ABC/ACB design was used. Two male participants who acquired cerebrovascular accident (60 years) involved in this study. Both engaged in 2 treatment phases. One phase included performing an oral motor exercise program in conjunction with the NMES. Second phase included performing only oral motor exercise program. Results: Submental NMES did not have any effect on lingual strength. However, facial NMES had positive effect on labial strength in the 2 participants.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 145-154 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Dysarthria
- Facial muscles
- Labial weakness
- Lingual weakness
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Oral muscles
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation
- Geriatrics and Gerontology