Effects of synergistic tongue and chin resistance training on swallowing function, oral intake, and cognitive function in community-dwelling elderly individuals with frailty: a double-blind randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tongue strengthening exercises (TSE) and chin tuck against resistance (CTAR) improve swallowing function. However, previous findings are limited to post-stroke population, single-mode therapies, and immediate post-test assessment only, while evidence on effects of combined therapies in community-dwelling elderly individuals with frailty is unknown. Therefore, we explored effects of synergistic TSE and CTAR on swallowing function (tongue strength, swallowing pressure, tongue endurance, and lip strength), oral intake, and cognitive function.

Methods

A prospective three-arm parallel-group double-blind randomised controlled trial conducted in community residential care facilities. Participants were assigned to TSE + CTAR (n = 31), CTAR (n = 30), or control group: chee

SUBMITTER: Chou YF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12679056 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature