5 Minute Tongue Exercises for Speech and Swallowing
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- Опубліковано 14 чер 2024
- Speech therapy lingual strength and range of motion exercises to aid with speech and swallowing. Designed for individuals who are recovering from stroke, Bell's Palsy, with Parkinson's, head and neck cancer or other neurologic conditions causing oral motor deficits. Follow along with these tongue exercises for a set that will leave your tongue sore!
Timestamp
00:00 Intro
00:26 Tongue Sweep
1:50 Protrusion/Retraction
3:10 Lateralization
4:34 Scrape
5:23 Push
06:20 Outro
~~~~Medical Disclaimer~~~~
All information, content, and material of this video is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Never rely on information from this channel in place of seeking medical advice. You are encouraged to confer with your medical professional with regard to information contained in this video BEFORE completing these exercises. By performing any exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. Kasondra Vanpykeren is not responsible or liable for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis, injury or harm you sustain as a result of these exercises and information in this channel.
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Background music: Barry Silverblatt (1st 2 songs), R. Woody Trevorrow (last).
These are great! Thank you!
You’re welcome!!
0:43 - tongue sweep
2:10 - protrusion/retraction
3:21 - laterization
4:48 - scrape
5:37 - push
Thank you ❤
You’re welcome!!
Thank you for helping me(77 years old) to speak better. At least now i can be understood. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
That's great! Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you!
Thank you
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for this video! One of the best ones out there. I do this twice a day.
Great to hear! Thanks for taking the time to comment, Erica!
Thanks for helping me out
So glad you are finding these videos helpful!
Thanks you so much
Most welcome 🤗
Thank you 😊
You're welcome 😊
You are so good
Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Thanks
You bet troy!
Nice exercise 😊 very helpful 👍🏻
Glad you think so! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Bravo, these are helpful for strengthening Spanish speakers tounges to be able to articulation of English phonemes 👌🙌
so glad you are finding it helpful for yourself!
Great exercises keep them coming, i,m a stroke survivor and they are really helpful
Thanks Ian for this feedback. Super motivating and helpful for me to know. Do you find the follow along style more helpful or the pure instruction?
@@SpeechSecrets I find the follow along style most helpful
Great to know, thanks. I just published a swallow exercise follow along (Chin Tuck Against Resistance) which is a new style as my other follow alongs are for oral motor exercises. Let me know what you think! Hope your new year is off to a good start.🙂 @@IanJDavies-mk1ib
These are great for anyone - and your presentation, the calmness and good hearted clarity are really valuable. I was just over at two different places that are about balance and stretching body, and they had tongue exercises to increase balance and physical performance lifting heavy weights.
You made my day! Thanks earth man. Gives me so much motivation to know the videos and information is appreciated. Tongue exercises for balance…. How curious!
Yes, you're so nice. I enjoyed this session. I'll do it again. Thanks.
So glad to hear it ! Thanks Maria.
good video
Thanks Nigel! Glad you enjoyed!
THANK YOUUU sooo much
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You're welcome!
Thx
You’re welcome!
Thank you very much mam
This is my 1st time to do
I will do it daily
Most welcome 😊 thanks for taking the time to comment.
thank you this helped so muc for my speech exam
So glad to hear it!
You GO GIRL. Woooooo lawd
ha! rock on 🤘
❤ Wow, mam, your video is so fantastic. It was a great learning thing. I ever seen UA-cam. It was very helpful. Hope you will come up with more new techniques. And I wanted to learn how to get a deeper voice. I wanted to to have a clear pronunciation and how to improve my accent.
Thanks so much for the positive feedback! I am so glad you found it helpful. I appreciate you taking the time to write a comment and letting me know what type of speech therapy education you are looking for. 🙌
Thank you, it help me lot for my stroke recovery. I had stroke a month ago. This exercise to speak more clear. Regard Nuzwardy from Indonesia
Thanks for sharing your story and for the feedback. So glad you found this helpful. Wishing you much strength in your recovery. Regard from California :)
I have not been diagnosed after 12 doctors, can't initiation a swallow without great difficulty.. going to try these exercises!
Best of luck! Hope you find these resources helpful.
I have suffered from stuttering since childhood. I don't know whether it is related to psychological or physical factors. I haven't tried any exercises yet, but I will try these exercises and hope they will be beneficial for me. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing! I hope you’re able to work with an individual speech therapist to tease out which factors are impacting your fluency. Blessings to you and kudos for seeking resources to help yourself.
Thumbs up !
Thanks Eddie!
I'm so happy to have found you. Are you taking any clients? I couldn't find any links. Thank you again.
I have a full-time job working in the medical system currently. I have done some private practice in the past but I'm not currently set up to do so. If that changes, I'll be sure to let you know. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Thank you for connecting! Do you have anyone you could recommend online or a way to find an excellent therapist? I’m Californian but live in Bali… 🎉
I haven’t done the research on this, unfortunately. We typically work under our state license in the US and have to follow/obtain the licensure requirement of where the client lives.
Thanks for the videos. I love this tongue exercises and it feels pretty relaxing too after the exercises, relaxing to the tongue, to the face, and to the mind. I think they should incorporate these exercises to Yoga and other such disciplines.
Thanks for the feedback Macau! Yes, depending on the person, these movements can be as much of a stretch as strengthening, leaving the mouth more relaxed.
I shake so bad doing these because my tongue is that weak.. But I know these exercises are going to be very beneficial to me.
So glad you are finding this helpful 🙌
Oooh glad i have found you 😢i lost my speech in unclear circumstances am a teacher, MRI and EMG for nerves all are normal this year clocks 2 years😢
Ruth I’m so sorry to hear this. What a journey that must be. Thanks for sharing your story and I hope you find these videos to be a good resource.
Hi Doc thanks so much for this video
Can you please perform another exercise that can help my 11 years old boy child who has left hypoglossal nerve dysfunction that has delayed his speech please
Thanks for commenting. I unfortunately cannot legally make any person specific recommendations. However, I am working on an intrinsic tongue muscle video that I plan to release towards the end of the month that you are welcome to check out! I hope your son is getting the help he needs.
@@SpeechSecrets Yeah we're trying our best for him to get the help he needs. Just that in Cameroon here it's very difficult to get a speech therapist 😭. However, his speech has improved now compared to when he was 7 years Thanks so much I will be waiting for that particular video
Hello I as curious in your next video if you decide to do it based on lip exercises I was wondering if you could demonstrate the exercise where you blow up your cheeks with air as i’ve been struggling with that one, thank you.
Thanks for asking and perfect timing! I just recorded a lip closure exercise video but may need a couple weeks for editing. It should be helpful if you find air escaping when trying to blow up your cheeks.
@@SpeechSecrets But it incorporates the blowing cheek exercise right? It’s okay if it doesn’t as simply looking for lip exercises though that’s the main one i’ve been struggling with.
Yes, it does, with the countdown and repetitions. I mention lip closure because the blowing check exercise specifically challenges lip closure strength (orbicularis oris).
5 Minute Mouth and Lip Closure Exercises for Speech and Swallowing
ua-cam.com/video/y505IRwge9Y/v-deo.html
Would these exercises be good for LPR as well? I am desperately trying to find some exercises that help UES..
From my knowledge, there is no evidence supporting tongue exercises for LPR and the UES.
Thanks I just did this and it seemed to help :) I will carry on doing this and will plan my journey below (also to help motivate me to comeback lol). I'm doing this for speech improvements btw.
Day 1 - The bottom of my chin definetly does feel tighter.
Day 2 - The sides of my neck feel tighter today and my tounge does feel different compared to yesterday.
thanks for the comment VP! working on a speech specific exercise video that I hope to get out in a few weeks. keep an eye out and keep it up!
@@SpeechSecrets Awesome!
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Thank you. I have left side tongue palsy as a result of biopsy related nerve damage. Hoping this is going to help.
I hope so too, David! Thanks for sharing your experience, please let me know what you find most helpful!
@@SpeechSecrets How frequently should I do the exercises for optimal results?
Hi David! I cannot legally give any person specific recommendations. In deciding the best frequency, consider principles of exercise physiology in order to adequately challenge oneself in frequency and intensity to create change. Working with individuals with neurologic injury, principles of neuroplasticity also impact frequency recommendations including “Intensity Matters”. Research has also shown us that the more intensive the therapy program, the more likely a person is to achieve results and the more likely these changes are to be maintained over time.
@@SpeechSecrets Thanks you!
hi doc, can you explain one exercise for me that I found on the internet it's gargling without water exercise!
Great question! Gargling retracts your tongue to the back of the throat (similar to making a “g” sound) which is a similar movement needed for swallowing because the tongue helps propel food down through the pharynx when retracting. You can also see the effect when you place your hand on the larynx and gargle. The larynx moves up which is also a necessary movement for swallowing. I have not seen much research using the gargle as part of the exercise program but can see where it may be beneficial given the mechanics of the movement. Thanks for starting the conversation topic!
@@SpeechSecrets
here is the link to the study and the exercises routine used in it, it's a study about sleep apnea, the gargling exercise is number 8
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6215830/table/T1/?report=objectonly
link 2
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6215830/
I'm trying those as an alternatives therapy to CPAP.
Oh how interesting! Thanks for sharing. I know myofunctional therapy is being explored for this as well.
I had tongue surgery and it is not possible to move up and down the tongue 😢😢 what should i do
Hi Mam! Can u please suggest me any exercise to cure cluttering problem while speaking?
You may find this video helpful education : What's a Speech Disorder? Dysarthria vs. Apraxia Treatment
ua-cam.com/video/6CzsZ5rNFyk/v-deo.html
I cannot offer person specific advice but assessment would usually involve identifying what is causing the speech problem and likely behavioral strategies to slow speech.
I think I am in love. Intelligence, beauty and skill.😍
ha! Thank you for the compliments, you made my day!
@@SpeechSecrets You're welcome. Your video made my day too.
my nine year old autistic daughter doesn't know the source of sound. when we ask her to make a sound such as "mmm" or "ooo" she just stares. how do we teach her that sound comes from her vocal chords/throat? will bilabial shapes from talk tools help?
Hi Divan! So glad you are looking for resources and knowledge on how to support your daughter. Sounds like she needs a full evaluation. I hope you are able to work with a speech therapist in person who can provide specific suggestions for her. Feel free to share any other UA-cam channels that you find that focus on communication and language delay as some of the other viewers may also appreciate these resources!
Hi ma'am I am having dry mouth syndrome. Can u pl suggest some exercise
Hi Pritam, I cannot give any person specific advice legally. Please consult your physician on this to discuss what is causing your dry mouth !
In general, mouth breathing tends to dry out the oral cavity. Oral motor exercises tends to momentarily increase saliva production when completing.
Hey please i have a question when i mew the right side of my face is dominating that swallow and right side is weak and thats making my face uneven my right side is developing and left side is still the same what should i do?
hi there! I cannot legally give advice for any specific person and cannot comment on what you describe specifically. However, it is not uncommon for other muscles to try to compensate when there is a weak or paralyzed structure. Using a mirror to give visual feedback to try to monitor which muscles are activating are helpful for some.
do any of these help with tongue lengthening?
Yes actually! Tongue stretching has been shown to have an impact on tongue length. You can refer to this article: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5702816/#:~:text=The%20change%20in%20tongue%20length,method%20to%20increase%20tongue%20length.
I experience discomfort while speaking, particularly with words that include the 'd' or 't' sound, as my tongue hurts.
I feel while speaking like my tongue is only responsible for speaking and there no such tension feel on lips while speaking. I feel like the total control during speak only on tongue.
Please suggest some exercises for correction this problem.
Hi Vijay, I cannot give any person specific advice legally. But generally, the English consonants that the lips are involved in for speech are /m/, /b/, /p/, /w/, /sh/, /ch/, /j/, and to a lesser extent /f/ and /v/. The /t/ and /d/ sound really don’t use the lips at all. I am working on a speech specific video that I hope to have out in the next few weeks that you might like. keep a lookout! blessings to you 🙌
It’s weirdly hard for me to do the tongue sweep under my lips on the bottom! I find i have to really purse my lips to give myself room and prevent myself from just sticking out my tongue
How interesting!
Tongue thrusting exercise is this?
This is not a tongue thrusting exercise video although some exercises may overlap with tongue thrusting treatment.
I am from Iraq and I suffer from a heavy tongue and difficulty pronouncing letters! For your information, I am 25 years old. Will these exercises help me and make me speak fluently? And a final question: Are there people who suffer from slurred speech and have improved with these exercises or not?
Hi STT99! I cannot make any person specific recommendations legally. There are many factors involved with speech which can cause slurred speech and a full evaluation is required to identify which exercises or strategies best suit an individual. Tongue strength and range of motion is one of those factors involved with speech. Good for you for looking for resources to help your speech goals. I do hope you find my videos helpful and you may consider looking through my clear speech series that I am currently adding to. This is the most recent video on speech strategies and speech clarity:
ua-cam.com/video/KwUe9i24KSA/v-deo.html
@@SpeechSecrets
Thank you for your beautiful words ♥ I downloaded all the videos on your channel and I will practice them - I was looking for such exercises for Arabs and did not find them, so I searched in English and your channel appeared and I liked them.
What if he can't do that yet? What can he do before this?
Hey! Thanks for watching and asking. Unfortunately, I am unable to legally give any person specific advice. You might read through the comments because this question has come up before. My other oral motor exercise videos may also have some exercise
variations. Hope you’re able to get the help and support you need and find these videos helpful.
Do you talk about tongue ties are they meant to be in our mouths? And why do they hurt?
Ankyloglossia! It is a developmental anomaly and it can indeed cause pain but it is not an area I specialize in.
Madam, Iam a stroke patient. My speech is not clear. I think these exercises may help me
I am very sorry to hear of your stroke, yesuratnam. I am glad you are looking for resources to help your recovery. Keep it up! Keep seeking knowledge and tools to get to your goals.
My tongue is shaking is that normal ?
Hi Monaeliwa! I cannot comment on your experience specifically, but in general muscles shake when they are over fatigued.
U there? I wanna clear my speech.. My speech isn't clear.. I slutter while talking
Hi Shawn, Sorry to hear about your speech difficulties. I haven’t done any videos yet on specific clear speech strategies for dysarthria but will add this topic to my list.
@@SpeechSecrets Can you make a video on this?
Yes, I will. I have a couple lined up for the next few weeks already but will include clear speech strategies in my next set of videos. Probably in about a month.
@@SpeechSecrets Thanks
Here's a start! ua-cam.com/video/6CzsZ5rNFyk/v-deo.html
Yeah right… I ain’t usin this for speech I’m usin this for…😅
You might appreciate this video in that case : ua-cam.com/video/rHzl-GIbq_4/v-deo.htmlsi=Te_MWhfvxBpuXxOt
@@SpeechSecrets LOL, oh nah you actually responded (accidentally clicks the link) oops...
Not moving like this
Thanks for sharing your experience, feel free to let me know what type of videos you would find helpful.
Stroke i cannot
Speech
You may want to check out some of the videos for speech and language
This video focuses more on speech and language which I think you referred to having difficulty with.
Aphasia Speech Therapy at Home - Opposites
ua-cam.com/video/swrcp5L0rwk/v-deo.html
I had tongue surgery and it is not possible to move up and down the tongue 😢😢 what should i do
Hi Javeed, I am sorry to hear about the difficulties with your tongue movement. I suggest talking to your medical provider and seeking a speech therapist who can recommend exercises specific for your needs. Good for you for looking for resources to educate yourself. I hope you are able to get the support you need for your condition.