Efficacy of High-Intensity Training in Patients with Moderate to Severe Dysphagia after Glossectomy

Efficacy of High-Intensity Training in Patients with Moderate to Severe Dysphagia after Glossectomy

Dysphagia is the main impairment arising from glossectomy for tongue cancer treatment. The study aimed to determine if an eight-week training protocol paired with accuracy tasks and swallowing exercises is effective and can improve tongue strength and swallowing in patients after tongue resection. M...

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Main Authors: Elena Pavlidou, Athanasios Kyrgidis, Konstantinos Vachtsevanos, Jannis Constantinidis, Stefanos Triaridis, Athanasia Printza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
dysphagia
glossectomy
swallowing
head and neck cancer
tongue pressure
tongue endurance
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/17/5613

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