Massage of the tongue with dysarthria

Dysarthria is a pathology that occurs due to organic damage to the central nervous system. As a result, the mobility of speech reproduction organs is limited. As a result, the patient is completely disrupted speech. Dysarthria is manifested in various forms, with a more severe form of intellectual abilities, at a later stage, impaired motor functions.

Scientists believe that with the help of a massage of the tongue in conjunction with other methods of treatment, it is possible to improve the patient's ability to reproduce speech normally. Because massage is an active method of mechanical action, due to which the state of muscles, nerves, blood vessels and tissues of the peripheral speech apparatus changes.

Logopedic massage with dysarthria

Assigning a speech therapy massage, a specialist should conduct a full diagnosis, including obtaining a conclusion of a neurologist. The main reason for the appointment of massage is the change in the muscle tone of the speech device.

Goals that pursue by appointing this kind of procedure:

• Normalize the muscle tone of general and facial musculature
• Reduce paresis of paralysis of the muscles of the articulatory apparatus
• Increase the amplitude of articulatory movements
• Activate muscle groups that have a low contractile activity
• Form arbitrary, coordinated movements of the articulation organs

Before carrying out the massage to determine the tactics, the specialist must himself once again examine the patient. This is done by observing the performance of special exercises and palpation.

For carrying out of massage it is necessary to use a special tooth-brush or to wind a finger gauze or a bandage. The child should be laid on his back, the neck should be pushed with a roller, and his head thrown back. You can proceed.

1. We do patting movements of the pads of the fingers around the mouth clockwise and back. Then you have to repeat the procedure, adding the effect of "screwing in".
2. We massage the upper labial muscles of the child. Patting movements should be done with a pillow of the index finger in the direction from the nose to the upper lip. We work on the same muscles, we use stroking movements with the rib of the index finger.
3. We put the thumb and forefinger of one hand on the corners of the mouth and perform springy movements. Saying the sound "y-y-u", we reduce the corners of the lips to each other.
4. Saying the sound of "ba-ba-ba" put the index finger under the lower lip and punch it to the top.
5. We close the lips of the child with a thumb and forefinger, movements similar to those that occur during the molding of vareniki, mimic the labial muscles. During the movements, you have to pronounce the sound "mmmm".
6. Pre-prepared brush or finger placed on the inside of the cheek. Perform rotational movements, lifting the muscles up. Exercise for both cheeks. Next, make sure that the thumb and index finger touch the cheek. Carry out circular motions.
7. Raise the tip of the tongue with your fingers to the upper jaw. During the exercise, you should say "ta-ta-ta", "yes-yes-yes."

One session should last 6-8 minutes for the first time and 15-20 minutes later. The number of procedures should be 15-20 with a frequency of a month or two.

Contraindications

Do not massage if the child has active tuberculosis, conjunctivitis, herpes on the lips or oral cavity, enlarged lymph glands, acute respiratory infections, stomatitis.

Acupressure with dysarthria

In addition to the type of massage that has already been considered, there is also a point massage, which, like the logopedic, has earned the respect and trust of specialists. Acupressure is carried out by affecting the acupuncture points with your fingers. To date, scientists have described about 700 biologically active points, but the most frequently used are about 150 points. To entrust the conduct of acupressure is better to specially trained specialists, so as not to be mistaken by the points to be pressed.