The Effects of Oral-Motor Exercises on Swallowing in Children: An Evidence-Based Systematic Review

Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology

Arvedson, J., Clark, H., et al. (2010).

Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 52(11), 1000-1013.

This systematic review investigates the impact of oral-motor exercises (OME) on swallowing physiology, pulmonary health, functional swallowing, and drooling management in children with swallowing disorders.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association



1960 to 2007

Experimental studies; quasi-experimental studies

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<div>Due to the mixed results and heterogeneity of participants and interventions, no conclusions can be reached.</div>