Home Stretches (voice/swallowing)
Want videos to support the work taught in the Foundations in Manual Therapy: Voice and Swallowing Disorders class? You may also wish to check out the many home stretching videos I’ve uploaded to YouTube.
However, the most powerful information you can provide your patient is via their cell phone. Record them being taught stretches by you!
Home Stretching Handouts (general)
Below is a link to a Google Drive folder containing many home stretches that you may use to share with your own patients. Please note that each requires an update, specifically regarding the wording I now use with my patients. A few tips:
Never just hand someone a handout and expect them to perform it (or perform it correctly). Only provide homework after treating the patient yourself. This allows them to have a better idea as to what the stretch should feel like.
Always stress that lighter might be better.
Use these handouts with due caution and always refer your patient back to their physician if questions/problems arise.