Relationship Between Body Posture, Tone And Oromotor Control

Question 0

What effect would head extension have on swallowing?

Answer 0

Associated with open jaw position, poor lip closure, tongue thrust and difficulty initiating swallow trigger

Question 1

What can be the effect of a postural defect on swallowing?

Answer 1

Can affect head position: this in turn can affect the action of bringing the hand o the mouth and swallowing

May affect lip closure, jaw closure, control of bolus, ability to inhibit jaw thrust, laryngeal movement, palatal movement and transfer of bolus to pharynx

Question 2

What effect would head flexion gave on swallowing?

Answer 2

Associated with improved lip seal, reduced tongue thrust, prompter swallow trigger and increased palatal movemrnt