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Viscosity effects on EMG activity in normal swallow

L Reimers-Neils1, J Logemann, C Larson

  • 1Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208-3540.

Dysphagia
|January 1, 1994
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Swallowing thicker foods significantly increases swallow duration and alters muscle activity compared to liquids. This research clarifies how food consistency impacts the complex mechanics of swallowing.

Area of Science:

  • Physiology
  • Biomechanics
  • Speech and Hearing Sciences

Background:

  • The physiology of swallowing involves complex muscle coordination.
  • Understanding how food properties affect swallowing is crucial for clinical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of varying food consistencies on swallow duration, muscle activity, and associated sounds.
  • To analyze the specific roles of submental and infrahyoid muscles in swallowing different textures.

Main Methods:

  • Electromyographic (EMG) recordings of submental and infrahyoid muscles were used.
  • Audio recordings of neck sounds were captured during swallowing.
  • Five healthy subjects swallowed foods across liquid, thin paste, and thick paste categories.

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Main Results:

  • Total swallow duration significantly increased from liquids to thin pastes to thick pastes.
  • Thick pastes showed significant differences in EMG measures compared to liquids and thin pastes.
  • Submental muscles typically initiated the swallow, while infrahyoid muscles terminated it.

Conclusions:

  • Food consistency systematically modulates muscle activity and duration during the swallow.
  • Distinct patterns of muscle activation are associated with different food textures.
  • Swallowing mechanics are adaptable to changes in bolus properties.