Swallowing function is both directly and indirectly related to postures, such as head and
cervical angle and body position. However, the effects of different sitting postures on …

Thoracolumbar kyphosis in sitting posture is associated with forward head posture and may
adversely affect swallowing function. However, few studies have investigated the effect of …

Background The pharyngeal phase is a particularly important clinical factor related to
swallowing dysfunctions. Head and neck posture, as well as bolus volume, are important …

Background To allow passage of food, the swallowing process closes off the larynx and
interrupts respiratory flow. Both the timing of the interruption of respiratory flow and the body …

Objective To investigate the differences in hyolaryngeal kinematics at rest and during
swallowing in the upright sitting (UP) and the lateral decubitus (LD) postures in healthy …

Background Dysphagia can result from shock, trauma, aging, head and neck neoplasms,
and some cerebrovascular diseases or neuromotor degenerative disorders. Swallowing …

Background/purpose Although many studies have examined the efficacy of neck and trunk
positioning during eating, few studies have examined how the positioning of the lower …

Cervical orthosis is used to immobilize the neck in various disorders such as trauma and
post-operation. However, it is still uncertain how cervical orthosis restricts the degree of …

Purpose To determine the effect of a 45° reclining sitting posture on swallowing in patients
with dysphagia. Materials and Methods Thirty-four patients with dysphagia were evaluated …

Purpose The chin-down position is a commonly prescribed posture by health care
professionals to alleviate the symptoms of dysphagia. Yet, how the technique influences …