scientific-studies - Swallowing difficulties
3. Lip muscle training in stroke patients with dysphagia
Training with IQoro improves oropharyngeal dysphagia and facial paresis in patients with stroke irrespective of time to intervention, age or gender. The presence or absence of facial paresis had no effect on treatment outcomes.
Read more2. Reliable lip force measurement in healthy controls and in patients with stroke. A methodological study.
A prefabricated oral screen has shown promising results as a muscle self-training device to improve the lip function of stroke patients affected by oropharyngeal dysphagia.
Read more10. Esophageal dysphagia and reflux symptoms before and after oral IQoro® training.
Oral IQS training can relieve/improve esophageal dysphagia and reflux symptoms in adults, likely due to improved hiatal competence.
Read more17. A Scientific Comparison of Three Tests for Swallowing Dysfunction That Are Not Reliant on Access to VF or FEES Facilities
A study to show the validity of three simple tests for swallowing difficulties, and the effectiveness of IQoro in treating this condition.
Read more1. Effects of Motor and Sensory Stimulation in Stroke Patients with Long-Lasting Dysphagia
Dysphagia is a common poststroke symptom with negative effects on recovery and rehabilitation. This study has shown that sensory and motor stimulation seems to be a promising therapy in stroke patients with long-lasting and persistent oropharyngeal dysphagia.
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