5 Minute Mouth Exercise for Speech and Swallowing

Speech therapy home exercises for mouth and lip closure strength targeting the orbicularis oris facial muscle. Designed for individuals who are recovering from stroke, brain injury, Bell's Palsy, head and neck cancer or with Parkinson's or other neurologic conditions causing oral motor deficits.
Timestamp
00:00 Why and How
01:06 Lip press
02:51 Cheek puff
04:38 "O" shape
~~~~Medical Disclaimer~~~~
All information, content, and material of this video is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Never rely on information from this channel in place of seeking medical advice. You are encouraged to confer with your medical professional with regard to information contained in this video BEFORE completing these exercises. By performing any exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. ​Kasondra Vanpykeren is not responsible or liable for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis, injury or harm you sustain as a result of these exercises and information in this channel.
**Jingle by Sarah Hendricks
Background music: Donna Stevens "Lucky" / @donnalouxxooxx

[@teresacollinsporterfield5488]

You're so right... My lips and my cheeks were tired. Thank you for doing this video. I would have never thought on my own to do this

[@SpeechSecrets]

Sure thing! I had to do 3 takes of this video and my lips were SO sore that day. Ha!

[@LanzeOlvida]

Thank you so much

[@binhan7107]

We are very grateful for your much needed work.

[@SpeechSecrets]

Thanks so much for letting me know. I appreciate the feedback immensely!

[@yvettejames4866]

Today 5/28/24-I loved the video. Thank you for taking the time to help us with this. I am preparing to do your tongue exercise video. Thank you!! Also, I love the background music!!

[@SpeechSecrets]

Thanks for the feedback Yvette! I really appreciate it. So glad you're finding this helpful, keep it up!

[@muyiwacollins3387]

fantastic assistance for the lips. very helpful

[@SpeechSecrets]

Glad it was helpful! My lips got so tired doing this video!

[@rgat1756]

Thank you so much for uploading this video as I was struggling on performing the puffy cheek exercise so this is super helpful!

[@SpeechSecrets]

You're so welcome! The other exercises in this set should help being about to complete the puffy cheek as well.

[@monicamartin9008]

Gm these excises r so good thank u so much keep on doing its a blessing stay bless

[@SpeechSecrets]

hi Monica! thanks for letting me know! many blessings to you 🙌

[@pauld2913]

I am a new subscriber, and you are providing such valuable information. Thanks for posting!

[@SpeechSecrets]

Paul, thanks for subscribing and for the feedback! So glad you are finding this useful. It really helps keep me going getting comments like these.

[@pauld2913]

Just not many channels on TH-cam doing what you do. Have a blessed New Year. (o:)

[@SpeechSecrets]

Blessings to you as well this new year.

[@sunetrayewale8295]

Thank you

[@SpeechSecrets]

You're welcome! Hope your lips got tired out!

[@lydiaalpad7383]

I am 74yo n post massive stroke survivor m bupe these videos will helped me.

[@SpeechSecrets]

Hi Lydia, I’m so sorry to hear about your stroke. I hope you find these videos to be helpful resources for your recovery journey. Glad that you are taking initiative and control of your rehab by looking for resources. Keep it up. 🙌

[@nazerhoo1421]

Good

[@SpeechSecrets]

Thank you!

[@user-rv8zc9xn4g]

I’m a new subscriber and suffered 2 strokes a year ago. Currently my mouth and lips muscles are very weak. I appreciate your posts and videos however I can’t follow them due to my weakness. I 6:36 keep working on it though. Thank you!!!

[@SpeechSecrets]

Thanks for sharing this here. You are very welcome for the videos. Glad to hear you are finding them educational and working at it!

[@phesalkhan1444]

pls make this type of video

[@SpeechSecrets]

Are you referring to the follow along type ?

[@prashantverma3522]

Hi Can you please let us know some exercise for 6 year child diagnose with CP

[@SpeechSecrets]

Hi Prashant! Thanks for asking! I specialize with adults so a 6 year old with CP is not my area of expertise. I hope you’re able to get the support you’re needing elsewhere!

[@betheanonymous]

How to appreciate for all of your doing?

[@SpeechSecrets]

Thanks for the comment, It keeps me going to know people are benefitting. Please pass along these videos to anyone you think they may help!

[@betheanonymous]

@@SpeechSecrets Sure

[@MrDMT2012]

Food drop or fluid retention

[@SpeechSecrets]

🤔

[@miltoncavender9739]

@@SpeechSecrets who pays for this?

[@SpeechSecrets]

Who pays for what? The videos?