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Effortful Swallow

To strengthen the back of the tongue and throat muscles, and reduce food left in the throat after swallowing.

Instructions

(!) Please follow the instructions as prescribed by a Speech Therapist to avoid hurting yourself while doing so.

Swallow saliva as hard as you can.
Push your tongue towards the roof of the mouth when swallowing.
Do this 10-15 times, 3 sets daily.

Precautions

DO NOT do this exercise while eating or drinking.