Laryngeal Myofascial Release for the Vocalist

Laryngeal Myofascial Release (MFR) for the Vocalist is organized by University of North Texas (UNT) Health Science Center Continuing Education and will be held from Jun 07 - 08, 2019 at UNTHSC Medical Education & Training, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America.

Target Audience:
This activity is intended for practicing physicians, physician residents, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists. 

Accreditation
Physicians:
Credit Designation:
The University of North Texas Health Science Center has requested that the AOA Council on Continuing Medical Education approve this program for 10 hours of AOA Category 1A CME credits. Approval is currently pending.

The University of North Texas Health Science Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physical Therapist:
UNT Health Science Center is accredited by Texas Physical Therapy Association, Provider 1810035TX. This activity is approved for 10.00 CCU for PTs and PTAs. For successful completion, a participant must attend the program, complete the evaluation, and request credit online at conclusion of the activity. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE.

Course Description:
Anterior Neck Protocol for Dysphagia and Dysphonia
The concept of myofascial release (MFR) is not new, and utilization of this model in the treatment of vocalists is part of the educational learning objectives for physical therapitst, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and osteopathic physicians. Learning laryngeal MFR will provide an additional tool for practitioners to address speech and swallowing problems such as muscle tension dysphonia or dysphagia. This two-day workshop will consist of lecture, demonstrations, hands-on practice and learner assessment.

Non-physicians should review their state boards to determine if Laryngeal MFR is permitted in their professional scope of practice. In this course, learners will practice Laryngeal MFR techniques on each other and will be required to sign a release prior to participation.

This course will help healthcare providers acquire the basic knowledge and technical skills needed to effectively use Laryngeal Myofascial Release (MFR) techniques in the clinical setting.  The use of Laryngeal MFR therapy may significantly improve the functions of the vocal tract in patients with occupational dysphonia.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:
• Recall relevant antomoical structures withing the head and neck
• Apply conceptual knowledge of anatomy by palpating required landmarks within the head and neck
• Discuss the principles, indications and contraindications for myofascial release
• Perform myofascila release technique to soft tissue structures with guidance
• Recall the steps for analysis of the vocal and pharyngeal tracts
• Perform each step of the anterior neck protocol with guidance
• Assess a vocalist volunteer using the anterior neck protocol with supervision
• Treat a vocalist volunteer using myofascial release technique with supervision
• Demonstrate proficiency in the performance of myofascial release technique to head and neck structures.