Contents of the home-based exercise programme
| Item | Category | Motion | Aim |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neck stretching | Flexion-extension | Improve neck flexibility |
| 2 | Side bending | ||
| 3 | Protraction/retraction of head | Expand the mesopharynx space | |
| 4 | Trunk and thorax stretching | Side bending and extension | Improve thorax flexibility |
| 5 | Balance training | Turn the hips in a circular motion (shift of the centre of gravity) | |
| 6 | Combination of balance and breath training | Multidirectional step with breath holding (firmly closing lips) | Strengthen lip closure force |
| 7 | Combination of trunk muscle strengthening and breath training | In standing or sitting position, one side of the elbow and the other side of the knee moved closer while twisting the trunk, with powerful exhalation | Strengthen lip closure force |
| 8 | Pushing exercise | Breath holding—powerful exhalation with arm pushing | Improve breathing and pattern of swallowing and exhalation power |
| 9 | Combination of lower limb strengthening and breath training | Simultaneous execution of the above and forward lunge exercise | Strengthen lower limb strength in addition to the above |
| 10 | Dual-task training | Box step and clap hands | Improve body balance and cognitive function |
| 11 | Tai-chi motion | Slow side step with exhalation | Improve body balance ability |
| 12 | Deep breath | Deep breathing with arm elevation | Expansion of thorax |