| Abstract Title | Exercise Physiology for Voice & Swallowing: Modifying Our Exercises With Physiology Principles |
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| Submission Category | Speech Language Pathology |
| Presentation Type | Workshop |
| Willing to Present as Poster? | No |
| Abstract | Objective: Many speech language pathology exercises for voice and swallowing have historically been informed by the exercise physiology principles of overload and specificity etc. with exercises being taught using perceptual motor learning principles. However, modifications of these exercises based on related exercise physiology principles to reduce effort and discomfort have not been discussed. This has historically limited accessibility for patients with hypermobility, advanced age or medical fragility, and pain. For example, muscles targeted eccentrically in the lengthening stage of movement demonstrate improved outcomes as documented in kinesiology and physical therapy literature. Specifically, performing an exercise eccentrically can reduce discomfort and cardiovascular requirement while allowing for improved neuromuscular reeducation and muscle remodeling. Additionally, concepts behind muscle inhibitory mechanisms are helpful to apply to reduce muscle tension, effort and discomfort further. Methods/Design: This talk will give participants hands-on-experience, for the majority of the session, modifying voice, jaw, postural, breathing and traditional swallowing exercises eccentrically and/or with considerations for muscle inhibitory mechanisms. Results and Conclusions: Participants will leave the workshop with valuable tools for reducing effort and fatigue with voice and swallowing exercises, improving overall patient compliance. Teachers of singing may use these principles in their studios as well. A handout will be given with each principle and an example of its application to each type of exercise. |
| First Name | Claire |
| Last Name | Ligon |
