Measurement of maximum tongue protrusion force (MTPF) in healthy young adults
Abstract We propose that tongue protrusive strength and tone may be related to upper airway patency, and when protrusive strength is reduced, individuals are at higher risk of developing sleep apnea, or speech/swallow disorders. The goal of the current study was to determine normative values of maxi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2019-07-01
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| Series: | Physiological Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.14814/phy2.14175 |