TonguePRESS®

The Tongue Press developed by Kathleen Smead. This is a clinically developed therapy tool for strengthening the tongue. It incorporates the principles of exercise and resistance training for improved speech and swallowing abilities.
 
Filled with water and adjusted by loosening or tightening the valve
Water-filled bulb is placed on the tongue and pressed against the hard palate
By practicing repetitively, the client increases strength 
Can be sent home with client to practice thereby expanding the benefits of direct treatment and reducing the cost of care 
The exercise is performed 3 three times daily for adults with frequency modified for children