A comparison of the head lift exercise and recline exercise in patients with chronic head and neck cancer post-radiation.

摘要: Patients who undergo surgery and adjuvant radiation treatment for head neck cancer often develop dysphagia as a result of this treatment. Improvements in swallow function may be achieved with exercise. The goal pilot study was to compare the effectiveness perceived difficulty using lift exercise recline activate suprahyoid musculature 8 individuals history cancer. Muscle activation surface electromyography examined determine if activates muscle groups same degree Participants also rated exertion they experienced assess how easily patients are able complete exercises. majority participants completed both exercises their entirety on first attempt. However, ratings were significantly lower than activated greater exercise, comparison is easier results reduced perceptions fatigue. Results indicate that good potential substitute patient populations incapable performing but should prescribed whenever it viable target more effectively