Breathing Exercises for Speech, Voice & Swallowing

Did you know speech starts with breathing? Respiratory muscle strength training (RMST) can improve speech, voice, and swallowing by strengthening the muscles used for breathing. These breathing exercises are often used in speech therapy and voice therapy to help people with dysphagia, dysarthria, stroke, brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, COPD, and other neurological conditions. Strengthening breath support can improve voice loudness, breath control for speech, cough strength, and airway protection. This video is designed for adults looking to improve speech clarity, voice strength, breathing for speech, and swallowing safety using speech therapy exercises and resistance breathing techniques. 💨The Breather (RMST device) – 10% off Purchase Discount link: https://thebreather.com/discount/SpeechSecrets?ref=ytllotk Disclosure: This is an affiliate link, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through it, at no additional cost to you. EMST Products: https://emst150.com/shop/ Timestamp: 0:00 Breathing and Speech 0:44 RMST Explained 1:19 Who Benefits (Stroke, Dysphagia) 2:03 Breathing Exercises for Speech 2:24 Breather & EMST References & Educational Sources: 1. Winkle MJ, Sankari A. Respiratory Muscle Strength Training. StatPearls Publishing; 2025. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK603753/ 2. MedBridge — Foundations of Respiratory Muscle Training: Rehab Principles 3. Dai Y, Cai J, Wang H, Zhang Y, Niu C, Wang Y. Effect of respiratory training on swallowing function in swallowing disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2024 Available from: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10858149 4. Educational materials for The Breather respiratory muscle training device; Katelyn Swiader, MS Ed, CCC-SLP @SoundWavesVC ~~~~Medical Disclaimer~~~~ All information, content, and material of this video is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Never rely on information from this channel in place of seeking medical advice. You are encouraged to confer with your medical professional with regard to information contained in this video BEFORE completing these exercises. By performing any exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. ​Kasondra Vanpykeren is not responsible or liable for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis, injury or harm you sustain as a result of these exercises and information in this channel. **Jingle by Sarah Hendricks (Instagram: @cadet_ca)