Can SLP treat TMJ-D referral
Tuesday, 15 March 2022
Q: If a patient comes with TMJ-D and you find something abnormal on a myo evaluation but the only symptom is TMJ-D can you treat even though TMJ-D isn’t in the scope of SLP? A: This would depend upon how they came to you in the first place. Why would someone send you a TMD
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Habit Device along with treatment impossible; TMJ issues
Wednesday, 09 June 2010
Hi! Two questions: 1. I purchased the Myo Manual to use with an 8 year old boy who was just fitted with an orthodontic device for tongue thrust. He will have this device for 3 months. Are there specific exercises I should focus on for this particular child or should I proceed through the Myo-
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Q&A from an RDH about courses
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Dear Sandra, Q: Thank you so much for the prompt reply and all the info. I do have some questions. I noticed that you do not get much into TMD and sleep apnea. Why is this? A: It has been determined that that is not within the scope of orofacial myology to teach how to
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Accomplishing coordination of oral muscles w Elevator Disks
Friday, 26 February 2010
Q: In the Myo Manual Treatment program in the section on coordination of muscle groups, I wanted to ask you about Elevator Disk and braiding for a patient of mine. I am not sure how many disks a patient should be expected to add to their braid, but I am thinking it would be more