Treatment part 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What does pitch gliding target?
A
improving pharyngeal muscles and airway protection
When VFs are stretched, the gap is smaller
2
Q
What is pitch gliding?
A
gliding from a low pitch to a high pitch on sustained phonation
3
Q
What does myofascial release target?
A
tightness in muscles
4
Q
What does LSVT target in regards to swallowing?
A
VF and laryngeal vestibule closure and may improve pharyngeal transit time
5
Q
What is free-water protocol?
A
the belief that aspiration on water is a benign event; water is given to patients even if they are known to aspirate on thin liquids
6
Q
What precautions need to be taken when following the free-water-protocol?
A
- No water during or after meals
- no medications with water
- rinse mouth out often
