Myofunctional Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Oropharyngeal Exercises to Help with Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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
What You Will 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
Who Should Attend!
- Geared toward dental and/or medical professionals, but the general public can also benefit from the Myofunctional Therapy exercises for obstructive sleep apnea