Myofunctional and Respiratory Intervention on Phonation in Stroke

Effects of a Combined Myofunctional and Respiratory Intervention on Phonation in Patients With Chronic Stroke

Patients with stroke frequently present phonation difficulties. An intervention combining myofunctional and respiratory training is presented in order to improve phonation outcomes.

Patients with stroke frequently present phonation difficulties. An intervention combining myofunctional and respiratory training is presented to improve phonation outcomes. Myofunctional therapy is based on exercise training program for the muscles around your face, mouth, and tongue. Respiratory muscle strength training focuses on increasing the force-generating capacity of the inspiratory and expiratory muscles. A combination of both may be of interest to improve phonation parameters.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with a clinical diagnosis of chronic stroke (duration above 6 months).
• Age over 18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• Communication or cognitive deficits that prevented them from following verbal commands.