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CONCLUSION
Results of this explorative biomechanical study suggest that during conventional (Shaker) exercises, the suprahyoid, infrahyoid, and sternocleidomastoid muscles are activated. During exercises with the SEA, suprahyoid, infrahyoid, sternocleidomastoid, and lateral pterygoid muscles, are effectively targeted. These findings further support the potential of the SEA to improve swallowing rehabilitation using progressive resistance exercise.