CTAR Archives – Therapy Insights

Ejercicios para tragar

June 23, 2025 by Megan Berg.

Este folleto ofrece explicaciones claras y amigables sobre ejercicios de deglución comunes, relacionando cada uno con los síntomas pacientes pueden experimentar. Perfecto para que los terapeutas usan en las sesiones o lo envíen a casa con los pacientes, ayuda a cerrar la brecha entre las recomendaciones clínicas y los desafíos reales de deglución.

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Embracing Uncertainty: A Realistic Approach to Dysphagia Exercises

February 28, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource explores the complexities and limitations of dysphagia management, highlighting key swallowing exercises like the Shaker, Mendelsohn, Masako, and CTAR while acknowledging the lack of definitive evidence supporting their efficacy. Designed for therapists, it encourages a patient-centered, collaborative approach that prioritizes real-world outcomes, transparent education, and individualized care amidst the gray areas of current dysphagia research.

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Dysphagia Intervention: Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR)

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.

Designed for speech-language pathologists working with patients who have dysphagia and need to strengthen the suprahyoid muscles to improve the swallow.

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