Impacts of body positions on the geniohyoid muscle contraction and swallowing difficulty in healthy adults
Abstract Background Body positions affect swallowing and gastroesophageal reflux. Swallowing impairment is one of the main causes of aspiration pneumonia. To prevent pneumonia, evaluation of body positions on gastroesophageal reflux recommended 30 degrees or higher semi‐recumbent positions. The geni...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2023-08-01
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Series: | Clinical and Experimental Dental Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.760 |