Petra Gaul-Alacova
Czech Republic
Research Article
New Orofacial Physiotherapy of Dysphagia after Stroke
Author(s): Petr Konecny, Milan Elfmark, Petra Bastlova and Petra Gaul-AlacovaPetr Konecny, Milan Elfmark, Petra Bastlova and Petra Gaul-Alacova
Background and Aim: Dysphagia commonly occurs after bulbar or pseudobulbar stroke. In our study, we used an X-ray videofluorography examination of swallowing to diagnose and measure the dysphagia post stroke. The therapy recommended for treating swallowing disorders is referred to as orofacial physiotherapy. During the new orofacial physiotherapy, an emphasis is placed on the optimization of movements of the tongue and hyoid muscles.
Methods: The effect was evaluated in a prospective pre-post-test study of chronic post stroke patients with a swallowing disorder. After eight weeks of physiotherapy, changes in swallowing were evaluated using a physiotherapy examination (functional oral intake scale – FOIS) and videofluorography (VFSS). The experimental group of 29 cases treated with our new orofacial physiotherapy was compared with 30 co.. View More»
