Effects of laryngeal restriction on pharyngeal peristalsis and biomechanics: Clinical implications

In conclusion, repeated swallows against a resistive load induced by restricting the anterosuperior excursion of the larynx safely induces fatigue in pharyngeal peristalsis and thus has the potential to strengthen the pharyngeal contractile function.

Source: AJP: Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology - May 31, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Shaker, R., Sanvanson, P., Balasubramanian, G., Kern, M., Wuerl, A., Hyngstrom, A. Tags: NEUROGASTROENTEROLOGY AND MOTILITY Source Type: research