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ABILEX™ Oral Motor Exerciser

Abilex™ is an innovative oral motor exerciser designed to aid in swallow [1] and speech [2] therapy

Developed with Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) to support rehabilitation of oral sensory-motor function through lingual strength and coordination training and sensory stimulation.

Abilex™ device targets the tongue, lips, jaw and mouth to help improve your swallowing function and oral control.

USE IT AND IMPROVE IT

STRENGTHENS

Designed to help strengthen the lips, tongue, jaw and mouth - integral components of swallowing and speech.

Tongue strengthening has been shown to improve functional swallowing, reduce aspiration and improve quality of life [3].

ENGAGES ABILITY

Designed to help maintain tongue coordination and flexibility by targeting lateral movements, dorsal control and bolus propulsion.

Important for precision of tongue movements and food control [4].

STIMULATES

Designed to provide sensory stimulation to encourage oral motor awareness.

Intended to get the tongue and other swallowing components safely accustomed to the sensation of a piece of food and how to move it around the mouth.

REWIRES

Physical therapy can improve motor function by stimulating the brain to create new neural pathways around damaged connections.

Exercises can reestablish communication with muscles and restore oral motor function [5]. As an exerciser, Abilex™ device could help in this area.

Caretaker and patient with swallowing difficulty

ABILEX™ Oral Motor Exerciser Supports Swallow Rehabilitation

Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, can be caused by neurological conditions and problems that affect the head and neck, such as [6]:

- Stroke,

- Brain or spinal cord injury,

- Parkinson's disease,

- Cancer in the mouth, throat, or esophagus,

- Injury or surgery involving the head and neck

Abilex™ oral motor exerciser was designed as a physical therapy tool for the purpose of restoring, maintaining and preventing decline of oral motor function.

ABILEX™ Device Supports Oral Motor Therapy

Oral sensory-motor function exercises have been used in the treatment of apraxia, dysarthria, and other conditions with oral motor deficits [7].

Abilex™ device was designed to compliment current treatments by targeting oral awareness, strength, and range of motion.

Speech Language Therapist SLP with Patient

AN ENGAGING DEVICE DESIGNED FOR STRENGTH, MOVEMENT AND CONTROL

SIMULATE FOOD

The tethered bulb simulates the consistency and sensation of a ball of food (bolus).

Supports safe practice of food control and swallow skills without introducing a potential choking hazard such as candy on a string

EMPOWER RECOVERY

Abilex™ oral motor exerciser allows for active participation in treatment.

Soft, maleable design feels good in the mouth and provides stimulation and tactile feedback to encourage engagement and exercise compliance.

EXERCISE ANYWHERE

Intuitive and easy-to-use, Abilex™ device is designed for use in both the clinic and at home.

Ideal for use in acute care and rehab clinics, and in the home for daily treatments without life disruption.

SLP DEVELOPED EXERCISES

Designed for lip closure, tongue strength, dorsal elevation, lateral movement, and bolus propulsion

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RESTORE YOUR CONFIDENCE

“[H]e was delighted to eat his first meal by mouth in five months”

— Parkwood Institute SLP Connie Ferri

After a week of using it daily I saw big changes in my swallow! ... Stronger with Abilex!

— JC from Georgia, USA (recovering from stroke)

ABILEX™ Oral Motor Exerciser

$29.95

FIND OUT HOW ABILEX* ORAL EXERCISER IS HELPING OTHERS LIKE YOU

Speech-Language Pathologist Named Innovator of the Year for Her Work with Abilex* Device

October 23, 2018

Dr. Ruth Martin (SLP) has been named the Vanguard Awards Innovator of the Year from WORLDiscoveries for her work to develop and market the ABILEX^* oral exerciser.

ABILEX™ device helps swallow recovery three years after a stroke

August 16, 2018

In 2015, JC suffered a series of strokes that left her with dysphagia. Three years later and still suffering from difficulty swallowing, JC and her Speech Language Therapist decided to try Abilex™ oral exerciser.

I love it! After a week of using it daily I saw big changes in my swallow! Not coughing on food. Stronger with Abilex!

Learning to Swallow after Brain Injury

March 29, 2018

After suffering a brain injury that left her unable to swallow, Michele used Abilex™ device to help overcome the challenge of learning standard oral exercises brought on by post-traumatic amnesia. Abilex™ device helped Michele get her tongue moving and on the path to swallow recovery.