Chewing/feeding facilitation from behind child exercise : How to do, Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Precautions

( Chewing/feeding facilitation from behind child )

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Name of exercise  Chewing/feeding facilitation from behind child
Other names of exercise Chewing/feeding facilitation from behind child
Description of exercise Chewing/feeding facilitation from behind child exercise is a therapeutic technique used to improve a child’s chewing and feeding skills. It involves positioning the child in a seated position with their back against the therapist’s chest. The therapist then uses their hands to support the child’s head and jaw while providing gentle guidance and resistance to facilitate proper chewing and swallowing movements. This exercise helps to improve the child’s oral motor skills, coordination, and muscle strength needed for successful chewing and feeding. It also promotes proper alignment and posture, which can aid in digestion and prevent choking. This exercise is often used for children with developmental delays, sensory issues, or feeding difficulties.
Do each time for how long Do this for 10 times, or do as many times instructed by your doctor.
Do daily for how many time Do daily two times, or do as per instructed by your doctor.
Do for how many days Do for two to three weeks, or do upto days told by your doctor.
How to do exercise
  • Stand behind child.
  • Place thumb along side of jaw, index finger in front of chin, and middle finger under chin.
  • Feed child and use fingers to help control opening and closing of their jaw.

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    Body Part Face
    Type of Muscles __
    Category of Exercise Child (Pedia)
    Type of Exercise __
    Body Position Sitting
    Difficulty Level Medium
    Direction of Exercise __
    Type of Action Abduction, Depression, Retraction, Circumduction

    Benefits of exercise

    According to scientific research, this exercise helps in the body per below(ME/1)

  • Improves oral motor skills
  • Increases jaw strength
  • Enhances tongue movement and coordination
  • Promotes proper chewing and swallowing techniques
  • Encourages self-feeding
  • Develops fine motor skills
  • Strengthens facial muscles
  • Aids in digestion
  • Reduces risk of choking
  • Improves overall feeding and mealtime experience

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    1 Benefits of exercise
    2 When to avoid this exercise
    3 Precautions
    4 Helpful in Diseases

    When to avoid this exercise

  • Chewing/feeding facilitation from behind child exercise should be avoided if the child has any medical conditions that may be worsened by this exercise. This includes children with neck or spine injuries, as well as those with respiratory or digestive issues. Additionally, this exercise should be avoided if the child is not able to sit up independently or has poor head control. It is also important to avoid this exercise if the child is not in a safe and stable position, as it may increase the risk of choking or aspiration. It is always best to consult with a healthcare professional before attempting any new exercises with a child.

    • Precautions

    As per several scientific studies, some precautions need to be taken while doing this exercise such as(ME/2)

  • Do not place fingers on throat or side of face.

    • Helpful in Diseases

  • Cerebral palsy
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • Brain injury

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    Frequently asked questions

     

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