WHY-O-MYO Podcast
By Janine Stiene
DISCLAIMER: All content, details, as well as education shared on this podcast are the opinions of the speaker and for informational purposes only. Please consult with a certified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns, as this podcast should not serve as a diagnosis or replace the information received from a healthcare provider.
WHY-O-MYO PodcastJun 12, 2023
Episode 22. Identifying and Addressing the Wellness and Growth of Frenums in Children
Tune in and listen to how addressing the health of frenums in children early on can help with overall speech and oral health.
DISCLAIMER: All content, details, as well as education shared on this podcast are the opinions of the speaker and for informational purposes only. Please consult with a certified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns, as this podcast should not serve as a diagnosis or replace the information received from a healthcare provider.
Episode 21. The Growth of Myofunctional Therapy
Listen to how Myofunctional Therapy is on the rise amongst many medical fields, as well as creating more growth and awareness for the importance of Myofunctional therapy.
DISCLAIMER: All content, details, as well as education shared on this podcast are the opinions of the speaker and for informational purposes only. Please consult with a certified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns, as this podcast should not serve as a diagnosis or replace the information received from a healthcare provider.
Episode 20. The Benefits of Having an Interdisciplinary Team and Approach to Speech Therapy.
Learn the benefits of having and understanding an interdisciplinary team and approach to improve and understand more about your Childs speech therapy.
DISCLAIMER: All content, details, as well as education shared on this podcast are the opinions of the speaker and for informational purposes only. Please consult with a certified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns, as this podcast should not serve as a diagnosis or replace the information received from a healthcare provider.
Episode 19. The Value of Knowing About Myofunctional Therapy
Listen to why Myofunctional Therapy education carries a heavyweight when it comes to treatment and therapeutic intervention.
DISCLAIMER: All content, details, as well as education shared on this podcast are the opinions of the speaker and for informational purposes only. Please consult with a certified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns, as this podcast should not serve as a diagnosis or replace the information received from a healthcare provider.
Episode 18. Why Should Medical and Dental Providers Understand the Tongue?
Listen to why it's important for medical and dental providers to understand the muscle impacting the bone (the tongue) and why it's essential to work together to help treat a tongue thrust.
DISCLAIMER: All content, details, as well as education shared on this podcast are the opinions of the speaker and for informational purposes only. Please consult with a certified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns, as this podcast should not serve as a diagnosis or replace the information received from a healthcare provider.
Episode 17. How To Identify A Tongue Thrust
How can you determine a possible tongue thrust before even hearing the patient speak? Listen to find out!
DISCLAIMER: All content, details, as well as education shared on this podcast are the opinions of the speaker and for informational purposes only. Please consult with a certified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns, as this podcast should not serve as a diagnosis or replace the information received from a healthcare provider.
Episode 16. Frenum Recap
Did you miss any of our episodes regarding your frenum? Listen to our recap now!
DISCLAIMER: All content, details, as well as education shared on this podcast are the opinions of the speaker and for informational purposes only. Please consult with a certified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns, as this podcast should not serve as a diagnosis or replace the information received from a healthcare provider.
Episode 15. Lingual Frenum Procedures
Have you ever wondered what is entailed in lingual frenum procedure, aka a frenectomy? Listen to find out the difference between traditional cutting vs laser, the recovery, insurance coverage and post-surgery speech therapy.
DISCLAIMER: All content, details, as well as education shared on this podcast are the opinions of the speaker and for informational purposes only. Please consult with a certified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns, as this podcast should not serve as a diagnosis or replace the information received from a healthcare provider.
Episode 14. Posterior Tongue Ties
On our last episode, Janine discussed anterior tongue ties. Listen now to find out about posterior tongue ties and how they differ!
DISCLAIMER: All content, details, as well as education shared on this podcast are the opinions of the speaker and for informational purposes only. Please consult with a certified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns, as this podcast should not serve as a diagnosis or replace the information received from a healthcare provider.
Episode 13. Anterior Tongue Ties
Does your child have an anterior tongue tie? Listen to find out what it looks like and what you can do if you suspect your child has one!
DISCLAIMER: All content, details, as well as education shared on this podcast are the opinions of the speaker and for informational purposes only. Please consult with a certified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns, as this podcast should not serve as a diagnosis or replace the information received from a healthcare provider.
Episode 12. How long does a Myofunctional Therapy program take to complete?
There is a standard amount of time to complete our Myofunctional Therapy program. However, there are many things that can extend that amount of time. Listen to find out!
DISCLAIMER: All content, details, as well as education shared on this podcast are the opinions of the speaker and for informational purposes only. Please consult with a certified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns, as this podcast should not serve as a diagnosis or replace the information received from a healthcare provider.
Episode 11. Why is Attendance so Important?
Whether it's summer, the holiday season or it's just your average week...attendance is crucial! Listen to find out what can happen when you miss your speech therapy sessions and what is entailed in our re-evaluations.
DISCLAIMER: All content, details, as well as education shared on this podcast are the opinions of the speaker and for informational purposes only. Please consult with a certified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns, as this podcast should not serve as a diagnosis or replace the information received from a healthcare provider.
Episode 10. Practice Makes Perfect...
A myofunctional therapy program is only as successful as the time that you put into therapy, but also the time you put into your speech outside of the therapy room. Listen to find out why practice is so important and how often you should be practicing on your own.
DISCLAIMER: All content, details, as well as education shared on this podcast are the opinions of the speaker and for informational purposes only. Please consult with a certified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns, as this podcast should not serve as a diagnosis or replace the information received from a healthcare provider.
Episode 9. What does a Myofunctional Therapy evaluation entail?
What does a Myofunctional Therapy evaluation entail? Listen to find out what we look for and get the inside scoop!
DISCLAIMER: All content, details, as well as education shared on this podcast are the opinions of the speaker and for informational purposes only. Please consult with a certified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns, as this podcast should not serve as a diagnosis or replace the information received from a healthcare provider.
Episode 8. Questions to Ask Before Your Child's Frenectomy?
How do you decide who or what type of professional you should consult with if a frenectomy is necessary? What sort of questions should you ask? Listen to find out!
DISCLAIMER: All content, details, as well as education shared on this podcast are the opinions of the speaker and for informational purposes only. Please consult with a certified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns, as this podcast should not serve as a diagnosis or replace the information received from a healthcare provider.
Episode 7. Differing Opinions of the Lingual Frenum
Is it common for medical and dental providers to disagree with a myofunctional therapist's assessment of the lingual frenum? Listen to find out!!
DISCLAIMER: All content, details, as well as education shared on this podcast are the opinions of the speaker and for informational purposes only. Please consult with a certified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns, as this podcast should not serve as a diagnosis or replace the information received from a healthcare provider.
Episode 6. Medical and Dental History Pointing Towards a Tongue Thrust
Can a patient's medical or dental history predict a potential future tongue thrust? Have you had a pallet expander or braces? History of enlarged tonsils or adenoids? You may be in need of myofunctional therapy. Listen to find out!
DISCLAIMER: All content, details, as well as education shared on this podcast are the opinions of the speaker and for informational purposes only. Please consult with a certified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns, as this podcast should not serve as a diagnosis or replace the information received from a healthcare provider.
Episode 5. Is Your Child A Picky Eater?
Does your child refuse to eat certain foods? Are they stuck in a trend of eating the same thing all the time? Are mealtimes beyond stressful? If you answered "yes" to the questions above, your child may need Feeding Therapy or Myofunctional Therapy. Listen to find out!
DISCLAIMER: All content, details, as well as education shared on this podcast are the opinions of the speaker and for informational purposes only. Please consult with a certified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns, as this podcast should not serve as a diagnosis or replace the information received from a healthcare provider.
Episode 4. Snoring, Frequent Throat Infections, Dark Circles...
Does your child snore? Have a history of frequent throat infections? Have dark circles under their eyes? Your child may have a tongue thrust! Listen to find out...
DISCLAIMER: All content, details, as well as education shared on this podcast are the opinions of the speaker and for informational purposes only. Please consult with a certified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns, as this podcast should not serve as a diagnosis or replace the information received from a healthcare provider.
Episode 3. Myofunctional Therapy for Thumbsuckers, Teeth Grinders & TMJ
Did you know that that your tongue muscle is as strong as your heart? Listen to this episode of WHY-O MYO to find out how Myofunctional Therapy can help thumbsuckers, those who grind their teeth and have TMJ.
DISCLAIMER: All content, details, as well as education shared on this podcast are the opinions of the speaker and for informational purposes only. Please consult with a certified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns, as this podcast should not serve as a diagnosis or replace the information received from a healthcare provider.
Episode 2.5. What is a Tongue Thrust?
In our last podcast (episode 2), we discussed the areas that are impacted by a tongue thrust and how myofunctional therapy is the best approach. In this episode, we continue our conversation and answer all questions surrounding, "what is a tongue thrust?"
For the video mentioned by Janine, please click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZKRT8liqFA
DISCLAIMER: All content, details, as well as education shared on this podcast are the opinions of the speaker and for informational purposes only. Please consult with a certified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns, as this podcast should not serve as a diagnosis or replace the information received from a healthcare provider.
Episode 2. Are you a candidate for Myofunctional Therapy?
In this episode, Janine discusses some of the symptoms that you might see that would make you a candidate for Myofunctional Therapy. This is part 1 of 2. Stay tuned for part 2...
DISCLAIMER: All content, details, as well as education shared on this podcast are the opinions of the speaker and for informational purposes only. Please consult with a certified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns, as this podcast should not serve as a diagnosis or replace the information received from a healthcare provider.
Episode 1. Who, What, Where, When and WHY of Myofunctional Therapy!
Why-O Myo is a speech therapy podcast, specializing in Myofunctional Therapy. The host, Janine Stiene, is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist, trained Myofunctional Therapist (Garliner, IAOM, AOMT), TSSLD and owner of Long Island Speech.
Follow our podcast to learn the who, what, where, when and WHY of Myofunctional therapy!
If you have any specific questions regarding the topics discussed, please email, whyomyo@lispeech.com.
DISCLAIMER: All content, details, as well as education shared on this podcast are the opinions of the speaker and for informational purposes only. Please consult with a certified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns, as this podcast should not serve as a diagnosis or replace the information received from a healthcare provider.