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Myofunctional Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Rating: 4.6 out of 5(45 ratings)
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Myofunctional Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Oropharyngeal Exercises to Help with Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Created byMartha Macaluso
Last updated 4/2020
English

What you'll learn

  • Gain knowledge about obstructive sleep apnea
  • Learn how to do an airway screening
  • Learn how to perform Myofunctional Therapy exercises to help with snoring and OSA

Course content

5 sections • 22 lectures • 1h 44m total length

  • Introduction1:07

    Introduction to Myofunctional Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

  • What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?1:43

    Learn what obstructive sleep apnea is and its prevalence.

  • The Cycle of Obstructive Sleep Apnea7:49

    Learn about the cycle of obstructive sleep apnea and its health-related consequences.

  • OSA Risk Groups5:38

    Learn about the various risk groups associated with OSA.

  • Why is it common amongst our population?25:08

    Learn what makes OSA common amongst our population.

Requirements

  • Recommended that students take the "Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders & Their Impact On Health" Course
  • Basic understanding of anatomical structures of the head and neck

Description

Proper airway screening is crucial in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea.  With 22 million Americans suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea(OSA), it is imperative to be able to identify these disorders at an early stage in order to help prevent cascading health effects. Getting to the root of the cause when it comes to treatment is imperative, and being able to know about the various treatment modalities that are available is essential for the well being of our patients.  Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Be knowledgeable about Obstructive Sleep Apnea

  • Gain knowledge on the cycle of OSA

  • Learn about the health consequences related to OSA

  • Gain knowledge on the various risk groups pertaining to OSA

  • Understand why it's common amongst our population

  • Learn about the economic impacts of OSA

  • Understand how a diagnosis is made

  • Learn how to do an airway screening

  • Learn about the different treatment modalities

  • Learn how to perform oropharyngeal exercises to help with snoring and OSA

Who this course is for:

  • Geared toward dental and/or medical professionals, but the general public can also benefit from the Myofunctional Therapy exercises for obstructive sleep apnea

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