Method and apparatus for oral motor therapy using a visual displ

Details Method and apparatus for oral motor therapy using a visual displ Method and apparatus for oral motor therapy using a visual displ

1997-08-06

1999-09-21

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or...

600587, 433 68, 433 71, 7337902, 7386268, 482 11, A61B 5103

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059546735

ABSTRACT:
A method for determining muscle strength of elements of the musculature used in speech and swallowing. In particular, a tool is equipped with at least one pressure sensor. A person inserts the tool into the person's mouth and utters sounds of speech or swallows. While uttering sounds of speech or swallowing, portions of the oral musculature contact and exert force on the sensor. A representation of this force is displayed at a visual display device as an indication of muscle strength and position.

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