As the global population ages, maintaining oral motor function has become increasingly important. However, existing swallowing rehabilitation products struggle to engage elderly users in consistent daily practice, resulting in suboptimal outcomes. While various treatments are available, research shows that elderly individuals who do not receive interventions within six weeks exhibit a compliance rate of only 10%–20%, significantly limiting the effectiveness of rehabilitation efforts.
As the global population ages, maintaining oral motor function has become increasingly important. However, existing swallowing rehabilitation products struggle to engage elderly users in consistent daily practice, resulting in suboptimal outcomes. While various treatments are available, research shows that elderly individuals who do not receive interventions within six weeks exhibit a compliance rate of only 10%–20%, significantly limiting the effectiveness of rehabilitation efforts.
Design Concept
This assistive product is designed to address the challenges of long-term swallowing rehabilitation by integrating engagement, stimulation, and exercise into a single device.
Unlike conventional methods that rely heavily on patient compliance or professional supervision, it encourages independent and enjoyable rehabilitation. By incorporating sensory stimulation and interactive exercises, it enhances user willingness and effectiveness, making daily rehabilitation more intuitive and sustainable for elderly users.
Design Concept
This assistive product is designed to address the challenges of long-term swallowing rehabilitation by integrating engagement, stimulation, and exercise into a single device.
Unlike conventional methods that rely heavily on patient compliance or professional supervision, it encourages independent and enjoyable rehabilitation. By incorporating sensory stimulation and interactive exercises, it enhances user willingness and effectiveness, making daily rehabilitation more intuitive and sustainable for elderly users.
How does it work
Oral-motor-kit features a soft silicone tip combined with a lemon-flavored liquid to stimulate oral nerves, helping restore sensory perception and muscle strength.
Oral-motor-kit features a soft silicone tip combined with a lemon-flavored liquid to stimulate oral nerves, helping restore sensory perception and muscle strength.
Place the head of the product on the tongue near the tongue root, then squeeze and hold the tongue up to the palate 3 to 5 seconds, then put it down, meanwhile, notes to lift the throat when pressing the tongue upward and keep doing this movement10 times.
How does it work
Oral-motor-kit features a soft silicone tip combined with a lemon-flavored liquid to stimulate oral nerves, helping restore sensory perception and muscle strength.
Place the head of the product on the tongue near the tongue root, then squeeze and hold the tongue up to the palate 3 to 5 seconds, then put it down, meanwhile, notes to lift the throat when pressing the tongue upward and keep doing this movement10 times.
ORAL EXERCISES
EFFORTFUL SWALLOWING MANEUVER + ROOD'S APPROACH
Place the head of the product on the tongue near the tongue root, then squeeze and hold the tongue up to the palate 3 to 5 seconds, then put it down, meanwhile, notes to lift the throat when pressing the tongue upward and keep doing this movement10 times.
ORAL EXERCISES
EFFORTFUL SWALLOWING MANEUVER + ROOD'S APPROACH
Place the head of the product on the tongue near the tongue root, then squeeze and hold the tongue up to the palate 3 to 5 seconds, then put it down, meanwhile, notes to lift the throat when pressing the tongue upward and keep doing this movement10 times.
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