Effects of the Head Lift and Recline Exercise Regimens on the Neuromuscular Control of Functional Swallowing in Older Adults: An Electromyography Study Revealing Potential Differential Mechanisms.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The head lift exercise (HLE) and recline exercise (RE) are rehabilitative exercises that have been shown to elicit similar biomechanical swallowing changes in older adults. However, the neuromuscular mechanisms underlying these changes are unknown and could elucidate the physiological mechanisms these exercises target.

Method

A randomized clinical trial with two arms-a 6-week HLE or RE regimen-was conducted. Data were collected on older adults pre- and posttreatment and at 6-week follow-up using videofluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSSs) and surface electromyography (sEMG). Results of the VFSS showing similar hyolaryngeal excursion gains post both regimens have been published. This follow-up study presents the sEMG data and includes data from 18 older adults (age rang

SUBMITTER: Mitchell SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12384945 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature