2025 International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM) Convention

2025 International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM) Convention is organized by International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM) and will be held from Sep 26 - 28, 2025 at Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America.

Learner Outcomes:

• Describe how trunk pressures link breathing and postural control using the Soda Pop Can Model.
• Demonstrate the role of the vocal folds in normal postural stability responses (balance demonstration with class) and make the case for using speaking valves for patients with tracheostomies ASAP.
• Describe the multiple, simultaneous roles of the diaphragm as related to breathing, postural control, gastroesophageal reflux, constipation, and venous return, thus making the case for including diaphragm strengthening as a common practice in rehabilitation programs.
• Demonstrate simple positioning interventions with the audience in sitting using towels and abdominal binders (if available) to optimize breathing mechanics.
• Demonstrate simple PT exercises with the audience that promote activation and strengthening of the intercostal-vocal folds force couplet which can improve voicing and postural stability (balance) simultaneously.