Nestle Singapore will be organizing Nestle Health Science Gerontology Symposium 2021: Advances in Solutions to Age-Old Challenges in Aged Care.
Speech Therapy Works | Singapore Swallowing Specialists is honored to be invited to present in this symposium. Topic of our presentation is ‘Dysphagia Management for the Elderly‘.
The FREE online webinar for this symposium is open to all from any countries.
Date: 26 February 2021
Time: 7.00pm – 9.30pm (Singapore time)
Registration closing date: 23 February 2021
To register, click on the following link or scan the QR code:
Youtube Video on CTAR in MandarinGDM would like to thank Mr Eng Tze Hao (Speech Therapist from Singapore) for his help in translation and presentation of the Mandarin Version of the CTAR video.
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Since CTAR was introduced in 2013, Mr Yoon (The CTAR inventor) has been receiving enquiries from clinicians from around the world. We hope that this video will provide the details to facilitate the carrying out of the exercise. There are plans to translate this video into different languages, so as to allow different people around the world to gain an understanding about the exercise and its proper usage. åĻæäŊ åæŦĸčŋä¸ĒåŊąįīŧč¯ˇä¸åæčĩīŧåæļ莰åžåäēĢåčŽĸé æäģŦįéĸéīŧäģĨæļįæ´å¤å ŗäēCTARåååŊįåŊąįã æŗįĨéæ´å¤ååŊå°éžå¤įŊŽįæį¨čĩčŽ¯åæšæŗīŧč¯ˇčŋŊč¸ĒæäģŦįé¨čŊæ ŧhttps://dysphagia.sg/news-and-updates/
Please LIKE , SHARE and SUBSCRIBE to our channel for more upcoming CTAR series and swallowing exercises tips in different languages. Follow us at our blog at https://dysphagia.sg/news-and-updates/ for more useful informations and tips on dysphagia management. ä¸čŊŊCTARčŋå¨æå¯ŧįPDFīŧč¯ˇįšåģä¸æšįčŋįģ: (To download a PDF copy of the CTAR exercise instructions):
I am honoured to be invited to speak at this upcoming Laryngology Webinar alongside with the Legendary Dysphagia Guru, Professor Susan Langmore and all other renowned dysphagia experts.
The topic that I will be covering: “Clinical Application of sEMG in Dysphagia & Understanding Chin Tuck Against Resistance / CTAR”.
GDM would like to thank Ms Sandy Lim (SLP from USA) for her help in translation and presentation of the Korean Version of the CTAR video.
This Korean translated CTAR video and blog post are initiative of the Global Dysphagia Movement (GDM).
The Chin Tuck Againt Resistance (CTAR) exercise works on strengthening the suprahyoid muscles, necessary for opening your upper food pipe sphincter (or known as the upper esophageal sphincter) to allow food to enter the stomach.
Since CTAR was introduced in 2013, Mr Yoon (The CTAR inventor) has been receiving enquiries from clinicians from around the world. We hope that this video will provide the details to facilitate the carrying out of the exercise. We plan to translate this and all our upcoming videos into different languages.
Speech Therapy Works | Singapore Swallowing Specialists have been invited to participate in this upcoming Facebook Live Talk Show organized by the Society of Speech & Language Therapists, Bangladesh.
This is also a Global Dysphagia Movement initiative to create better dysphagia awareness to international community.
#SSLT
All are welcome to watch the 9th episode of our SSLT TALK SHOW ‘Provision of Dysphagia Services Between Developed and Developing Country’ program.
Program Time (Event Time):
Bangladesh Time:
September 18, 2020 (Friday 8 pm).
Singapore Time:
18th September, 2020 (Friday, 10:00pm)
You can watch the FB Live talk show via this link:
GDM would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the Taiwanese SLP team for their help in translation and presentation of the Taiwanese Minnan Version of the CTAR video.
This Taiwanese Minnan translated CTAR video and blog post are initiative of the Global Dysphagia Movement (GDM).
The Chin Tuck Againt Resistance (CTAR) exercise works on strengthening the suprahyoid muscles, necessary for opening your upper food pipe sphincter (or known as the upper esophageal sphincter) to allow food to enter the stomach.
Since CTAR was introduced in 2013, Mr Yoon (The CTAR inventor) has been receiving enquiries from clinicians from around the world. We hope that this video will provide the details to facilitate the carrying out of the exercise.
Please LIKE , SHARE and SUBSCRIBE to our channel for more upcoming CTAR series and swallowing exercises tips in different languages. Follow us at our blog at https://dysphagia.sg/news-and-updates/ for more useful informations and tips on dysphagia management.
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YouTube Video on Japanese CTAR with Rubber BallGDM would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Dr Kotomi Sakai for her help in translation and presentation of the Japanese Version of the CTAR video.
This Japanese translated CTAR video and blog post are initiative of the Global Dysphagia Movement (GDM).
The following is the CTAR exercise instructions. You may download a PDF copy of this instructions at the bottom of this page.
Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR) with a Rubber Ball
Purpose: To strengthen the suprahyoid muscles used in swallowing. The suprahyoid muscles are important to open your upper food pipe sphincter (upper esophageal sphincter) to allow food to enter your stomach.
Date and Time: Wednesday, June 17, 5:00 pm Pacific (June 18, 8.00am Singapore / Malaysia / Philippine )
Webinar Description:
Adults with intellectual disability are at risk for dysphagia. The unique swallowing, feeding, and behavioral challenges experienced in this population are vital considerations in the assessment and treatment of these patients. This webinar will discuss the nature of dysphagia management in adults with intellectual disability by exploring the current evidence in this area and discuss the clinical experiences of speech pathologists who assess and treat adults with intellectual disability in the Intermediate Care Setting.
At the completion of this webinar, participants will:
Understand the impacts of dysphagia in people with intellectual disability
Identify the systems that must be considered in the assessment and treatment of dysphagia in those with intellectual disability
Anticipate the physical-nutritional needs of those with intellectual disability as they age
Describe the interdisciplinary team collaborations required to manage dysphagia in this population
Singapore Swallowing Specialists (SSS) network has just released their very first swallowing therapy video on Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR) by using the rubber ball (Series 1). We plan to produce more series on CTAR and other swallowing therapy exercises / strategies and translate all the videos to different languages from around the world. SSS hope to reach out to benefit more people worldwide.
The following is the CTAR exercise instructions. You may download a PDF copy of this instructions at the bottom of this page.
For clinicians, you may download the above QR code and print it on your exercise handouts to facilitate clients’ search for the above YouTube Video.
Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR) with a Rubber Ball
Purpose: To strengthen the suprahyoid muscles used in swallowing. The suprahyoid muscles are important to open your upper food pipe sphincter (upper esophageal sphincter) to allow food to enter your stomach.
Equipment: a)Rubber ball, b)Air pump and ball pump needle valve (optional) â to increase diameter and pressure of the ball
Instructions:
Part 1: Sustained CTAR (Isometric)
Sit / stand upright and pull your shoulders back. Maintain this posture during the exercise.
Hold the ball under your chin with your hand and keep it in position during the exercise.
Sustain chin tuck against the ball for as hard as possible; for the duration of _______ sec.
Repeat _______ sets as recommended by your speech therapist / pathologist.
Rest for 1 minute in between each set of the exercise.
Part 2: Repetitive CTAR (Isokinetic)
Sit / stand upright and pull your shoulders back. Maintain this posture during the exercise.
Hold the ball under your chin with your hand and keep it in position during the exercise.
Tuck your chin in, as hard as possible against the ball; then lift your chin.
Repeat the above steps for ________ times and ________ sets as recommended by your speech therapist / pathologist.
Rest for 1 minute in between each set of the exercise.
Click on the following to download the exercise instructions and/or the QR code to access the YouTube video:
Singapore Swallowing Specialists 
