Myofunctional Therapy Research:

Speech Lisps

Myofunctional Therapy UK is committed to the provision of evidence based clinical treatment.

In this page you will find the latest research providing information and data validating Myofunctional Therapy as a key adjunctive to optimal oral and airway health.

• MBGR protocol of orofacial myofunctional evaluation with scores. Marchesan IQ1, Berretin-Félix G, Genaro KF. Int J Orofacial Myology. 2012 Nov;38:38-77.

• Relationship of tongue-thrust swallowing and anterior open bite with articulation disorders: a clinical study. Khinda V, Grewal N. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 1999 Jun;17(2):33-9.

• Tongue strength: Its relationship to tongue thrusting, openbite, and articulatory proficiency. Dworkin JP, Culatta RA. Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders. 1980. 45, 277-282.

• Tongue thrust swallow, speech articulation, and age. Fletcher, SG, Casteel RL, & Bradley DP. Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders. 1961. 26, 219.