Laryngeal Myofascial Release Course: Register Today!

Register today for the Laryngeal Myofascial Release Course on October 4th-5th, 2019!

Course Overview:
This hands-on course will equip healthcare providers with the 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.

Faculty:
Dr. Surve is an Associate Professor at UNT Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas.

Dr. Lee is an Assistant Professor at UNT Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas.

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

Learning Objectives:
-Recall relevant anatomical structures within 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 myofascial 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

Course Schedule & Registration:
Visit the website at http://www.unthsc.edu/LMFR