Lip Retraction Exercise for Speech and Oral Motor Function - Follow Along

Follow along video for completing oral motor exercises for adults with swallow or speech problems. Designed for individuals with labial weakness caused by strokes, Parkinson's, ALS, traumatic brain injury, or other diseases that damage the area of the brain responsible for oral motor control.
~~~~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.

[@lizzytinndrawers]

I've gone through so many videos and I came across yours. Totally helpful. THANK YOU

[@SpeechSecrets]

Right on! So glad to hear it. Thanks for the feedback and taking the time to let me know!

[@NimaNikou-i6h]

Thank you so much for your guidance, Kassandra. I was truly surprised by this exercise as I realized that the right side of my face was quite tense and I couldn't smile easily. However, after just two days of practice, I feel completely at ease.
Now I'm always smiling :)
I wish you all the best.

[@SpeechSecrets]

Wow! that’s great to hear Nima. I’m so glad you found this helpful! keep smiling 😊

[@ledicarbedana2614]

Hi there doc. Im from Philippines and my hubby is 3 weeks stroke and he is Left brain stroke and he couldn't speak and im thankful to find your video and i will use it tomorrow as for his daily exercise

[@SpeechSecrets]

Hi Ledi. I’m so sorry to hear about your hubby and his stroke. Glad you are finding this resource helpful. Make sure to check out the aphasia therapy at home videos with singing, phrase completion and automatics too. Wishing him much healing. ❤️‍🩹

[@earthman4020]

Thank you for the genuine smiles.

[@Sallygoodberrygoodberry]

thank you for smilling

[@Shishanann]

Hey, I recently found your videos and just want to say that they're really helping me. I don't have the mentioned conditions, just a TON of tension and triggerpoints

[@SpeechSecrets]

Aaron that's great to hear! These exercises can definitely provide stretching, but my specialty is with brain injury. It's a personal interest of mine to learn more about treatment of oral myofunctional disorders, but here is certainly some overlap here. Wishing you continued relief.

[@MillionaireClub-od3ll]

thank you for making me smile.

[@SpeechSecrets]

My pleasure! I hope your cheeks are sore :-)

[@Sallygoodberrygoodberry]

@@SpeechSecrets im scared now

[@Thefusiongamer-zr8hz]

@@Sallygoodberrygoodberrybruh lol 😅 me too

[@soniabravo2743]

Gracias,tu eres grande,

[@SpeechSecrets]

Que amable! Gracias por mirar. Espero crear uno videos en español pronto!

[@LanzeOlvida]

Thank you for making me smile ❤

[@TiffanyPorter-p1o]

Thanks for your help

[@SpeechSecrets]

Happy to help!

[@MrTomad51]

How long til I could see improvements?

[@SpeechSecrets]

That depends on one’s frequency and intensity, along with any diagnosis causing weakness. Oral motor exercises are based on principles of exercise physiology, exercising to fatigue to build strength and doing so regularly. Think of the amount of time it takes to build strength with going to the gym.

[@GulabShah-o6z]

Thanks

[@SpeechSecrets]

My pleasure!

[@knotweedkninja8539]

I needed this.

[@SpeechSecrets]

Awesome!

[@richardalcantara4814]

Thank you

[@SpeechSecrets]

You bet!

[@imranrasheed1940]

Exercise for stammering in adult upload plz

[@SpeechSecrets]

I’ll work on this for 2025! Been getting quite a few comments and request on fluency videos. Thanks for comment and request.

[@Sallygoodberrygoodberry]

this video makes me smille😁

[@SpeechSecrets]

:) :) :)

[@nancyfacey5173]

Youngest grandson was diagnosed autistic, after doing some research, watching videos, including yours, I believe I am too, certainly make some things make sense now. DR ABODA HAS REALLY HELPED MY GRSON WITH HIS HERBS MEDS. HE NOW PLAY TALK ASKING DO HIS HOMEWORK READING LITT THIS BLESSING 4 ME...

[@SpeechSecrets]

hi Nancy, glad you are finding support for your grandson. My channel is targeted specifically for adults with acquired brain injury, not individuals with autism.

[@rafaelelv2124]

Thanks

[@SpeechSecrets]

You bet! Thanks for commenting :-)

[@WilliamKalagayan]

watching

[@MrTomad51]

ALS affects many muscles.

[@SpeechSecrets]

absolutely 💯

[@tdll360]

Is this exercises for cp children five years old .

[@tdll360]

؟

[@Dharannepal-mg5sj]

yes

[@Dharannepal-mg5sj]

for 4 yrs to 60 years

[@Dharannepal-mg5sj]

😁

[@Thefusiongamer-zr8hz]

Every like I do 50 pushups 😅

[@SpeechSecrets]

💪

[@mokujin29]

But this causes wrinkles

[@krneel128]

I think wrinkles is the least of your worries when it comes to communicating with other people....

[@Sallygoodberrygoodberry]

@@krneel128No stop lying!

[@Thefusiongamer-zr8hz]

Stop lying 🤥 lier

[@Thefusiongamer-zr8hz]

liar

[@Sallygoodberrygoodberry]

Thank you for the genuine smiles.

[@SpeechSecrets]

:-) :-) :-)