title: Differences in maximal isometric tongue strength and endurance of healthy young vs. older adults.
abstract: [Purpose] The aim of this study was to measure and compare the maximal tongue strength and endurance of young and older adults. [Subjects and Methods] This study recruited 60 healthy young (aged 20 to 39 years) and older adults (aged 67 to 75 years) at a university and in public places. The Iowa Oral Performance Instrument was used to measure maximal tongue strength and endurance. [Results] Maximal tongue strength was significantly higher in the young adult group than the older adult group. Maximal tongue endurance was longer in the young adult group than in the older adult group, but the difference between the groups was not significant. [Conclusion] This study confirmed that older adults have a lower maximal tongue strength and endurance than young adults.
authors.affiliation: Department of Occupational Therapy, Kyung-dong University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Dong-Hwan
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Oh
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation Science, Graduate School of Inje University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Ji-Su
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Department of Occupational Therapy, Asan Medical Center, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Young-Moon
authors.initials: YM
authors.lastname: Jo
authors.affiliation: Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Biomedical Science and Engineering, Inje University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Moonyoung
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chang
keywords: Endurance; Strength; Tongue