10.4 - Oral Motor Exercises Flashcards
What do oral motor exercises do?
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Stretch muscles
Strengthen muscles
Improve oral motor control
Increases adduction
Stimulate swallow reflex
What structures are involved in oral motor exercises?
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Lips
Tongue
Jaw
Soft Palate
Pharynx
Larynx
Respiratory Muscles
What are four passive oral motor exercises?
Icing
Brushing
Vibration
Manipulation (tapping, stroking, and/or patting)
What are three active oral motor exercises?
Range-of-motion activities
Resistance exercises
Chewing + swallowing exercises
How can you increase Lip Range of Motion?
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Lip retraction
Lip protrusion
Lip retraction-protrusion
How can you improve Lip Closure?
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Puff cheeks
Lip press
Lip Press on Tongue
Depressor
How can you improve Tongue Range of Motion?
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Tongue Extension
Tongue Retraction
Tongue Extension-Retraction
Tongue Tip Up
Tongue Tip Down
Tongue Tip Up + Jaw Down
Tongue Elevation Along
the Palate
Tongue Side-to-Side
How can you improve Tongue Resistance?
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Tongue Push Forward
Tongue Push Up
Tongue Push to the Side
Tongue Inside Push
How can you improve Jaw Range of Motion?
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Jaw Opening
Side-to-Side Movement
Circular Jaw
Movement
How can you improve Jaw Resistance?
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Side-to-Side Resistance
Jaw Opening Resistance
Jaw Closing Resistance
How can you improve Palatal Strength?
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Use a straw to drink liquids
Say “ah”
Place the back of tongue firmly against the roof of mouth and make a /k/ sound
Hold an exaggerated yawn
Make an exaggerated swallow
What is a Therabite?
A handheld device designed to stretch the pt.’s jaw
What is the IOWA ORAL PERFORMANCE INSTRUMENT (IOPI)?
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A visual feedback tool
Measures tongue and lip pressure using a bulb that rests between tongue and hard palate
