Effects of Tongue Strengthening Exercises on Tongue Muscle Strength: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Scientific Reports
Lin, C. J., Lee, Y. S., et al. (2022).
Scientific Reports, 12(1), 10438.
This systematic review and meta-analysis investigate the impact of tongue strengthening exercises on tongue strength in health and disordered populations. Of note, only findings from the latter are included.
None declared
From database inception to September 30, 2021
Randomized controlled trials
12
Five of the 12 studies investigated the effect of tongue strength exercise training in individuals with stroke or cancer diagnoses. Findings demonstrated nonsignificant effects of tongue strength exercise training on increased anterior and posterior tongue strength compared to control groups receiving traditional swallowing treatment. Given the small number of studies, varying comparisons and mixed etiologies, further research is warranted.
