What are lip-closure exercises and how do they work?
To help improve swallowing, lips-closure exercises may be performed. They are an option for people who have difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). They may increase mobility and strength of the lips over time. This may improve the ability to swallow. These exercises can also be used with other swallowing exercises. You have to make sure your food is ready for swallowing before you can chew it. This material passes through your throat and into your mouth. From there, the food or liquid travels through a tube (esophagus), before entering your stomach. This movement involves a series if actions from these muscles. In these areas, muscle weakness can make it difficult to swallow properly. Your speech-language pathologist may suggest specific exercises for improving your swallowing. Swallowing exercises can improve strength, mobility, as well as control over these muscles. This can help you swallow normally again over time. Why do I need lip-closure treatments? Dysphagia may