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Tongue Pressure Resistance Training Part 2: Designing a Training Program

Presented by Catriona Steele

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This course is the second of a two part series that provides the learner with the knowledge and skills to implement tongue pressure strength training as a treatment for dysphagia. Applying the skills developed in the first course to measure tongue strength, this course begins by training the participant to design a tongue strength training program by evaluating existing training regimens. The course then moves to a discussion of the effectiveness of tongue strength training for a variety of populations, and concludes with a discussion session around the efficacy and research needs on the topic of tongue pressure strength training.

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Catriona Steele

Dr. Catriona M. Steele is the director of the Swallowing Rehabilitation Research Laboratory at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. She also teaches in the graduate department of speech-language pathology at the University of Toronto. Prior to completing her PhD, Dr. Steele worked as a medical speech-language pathologist for…

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Chapters & learning objectives

Designing a Tongue Strength Training Program

1. Designing a Tongue Strength Training Program

The first chapter of this course will outline the steps and key considerations for designing a tongue strength training program, drawing on several example models.

Does Tongue Pressure Strength Training Improve Swallowing?

2. Does Tongue Pressure Strength Training Improve Swallowing?

This chapter addresses the effectiveness of tongue strength training as a treatment for dysphagia. After completing this chapter, the participant will be able to describe the literature around the effectiveness of tongue strength training as a method for improving swallowing safety and outcomes.