10.13023/ETD.2019.202
Pickens, Cassidy
Cassidy
Pickens
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0923-8448
University of Kentucky
Effectiveness of Prophylactic Lingual Strengthening Exercises for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer a Systematic Review
University of Kentucky Libraries
2019
Thesis
Radiation treatment for head and neck cancer has devastating effects on swallowing ability. Prophylactic swallowing exercises are often recommended. However, the evidence for these exercises is equivocal and information regarding critical components of an exercise program is lacking. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the evidence regarding lingual strengthening exercises as a component of a prophylactic swallowing program.
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