Does an Exercise Aimed at Improving Swallow Function Have an Effect on Vocal Function in the Healthy Elderly

摘要: Age-related sarcopenia or muscle wasting contributes to changes in the ability perform activities of daily living, deglutition, and vocal function. The Shaker Exercise, an isometric isokinetic exercise, has been shown strengthen suprahyoid muscles increase deglutitive anteroposterior (AP) upper esophageal sphincter (UES) opening diameter. aim this study was determine if exercise effect on age-related function deglutition healthy older adults. Eleven females 10 males, aged 65–78 years (mean = 70 ± 4 years) with a negative history for dysphagia voice disorders, participated by exercising three times per day 6 weeks. Five age-matched controls did not exercise. Acoustic analysis biomechanical were performed before after weeks Controls only. Dysphonia Severity Index (DSI), multivariate index, used compare production initially Deglutitive measures increased DSI scores improved 21 participants following change over 6-week period. Ten experienced biomechanics scores. Accuracy performance, compliance, and/or disclosed alterations health status may contribute lack who experience A large randomized control study, including periodic monitoring status, performance accuracy, is warranted evaluate affect as well voice. Exercise could be recommended preventative measure diminish alter progression characteristic senescent swallow changes.