Master in Myofunctional Therapy
Instituto Superior De Estudios Psicológicos ISEP
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Madrid, Spain
Languages
Spanish
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
12 months
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Full time, Part time
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Introduction
Headquarters: Madrid
Hours: Saturday and Sunday
Duration: 12 months
Qualification: Master in Myofunctional Therapy issued by ISEP
About
The Master in myofunctional therapy provides students with the necessary knowledge to analyze the different normal and pathological orofacial behaviors of the structures that intervene in basic functions (breathing, swallowing, chewing, speaking) and design an individualized intervention plan for each pathology.
Its purpose is to achieve a balance between bone and muscular structures at the orofacial level in order to create new neuromotor patterns of appropriate behavior, as well as reduce parafunctions, eliminate harmful habits and improve the patient's aesthetics.
Its application can be both active, with the patient's own voluntary participation, and passive, with the application of different techniques and maneuvers by the therapist.
There are many applications in both children and adults: atypical swallowing, mouth breathing, neurological or neuromuscular pathologies, dysphagia, before and/or after reconstructive plastic surgery, TBI, etc.
Director of the Master in Myofunctional Therapy
Milagros Velasco. Teacher and speech therapist. Expert in voice rehabilitation, Myofunctional Therapy and SAACs (alternative and / or augmentative communication systems) and in Evaluation and Intervention in Specific Language Disorder. Speech therapist at the Cuenca Multiple Sclerosis Association (ADEMCU). Speech therapist and Director of the LEA-Logopedia center.
Curriculum
Block 1. Theoretical Bases
- Module 01. Concept of myofunctional therapy. Theoretical frameworks and fields of application
- Module 02. Anatomy and physiology. Morphophysiology of the TMJ, shoulder girdle and skull. Biomechanics, handling and palpation
Block 2. Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Intervention
- Module 03. Multidisciplinary evaluation and classification of swallowing disorders. Case analysis
- Module 04. Muscle chains. Manual anaitic stretches and active global stretching
- Module 05. Pediatric dental clinical examination. Orthodontic appliances
- Module 06. Multidisciplinary intervention for preterm neonates. neonatal and pediatric dysphagia
- Module 08. Multidisciplinary intervention in craniofacial syndromes and cleft lips and palates
- Module 09. Myofunctional intervention in neurodevelopmental disorders
- Module 10. Intervention in genetic alterations. Down's Syndrome
- Module 11. Basic principles and instrumental techniques of myofunctional intervention (neuromuscular taping-TAPE)
- Module 12. Myofunctional intervention in chordal paralysis, tumors and reconstructive surgeries
- Module 13. Speech therapy and myofunctional intervention in degenerative neurological disorders
- Module 15. Practical workshop on dysphagia and feeding
- Module 16. Clinical cases
Block 3. Practical Applications
- Module 17. Practices
- Module 18. Master's final project
Program Outcome
Competencies of the Master in Myofunctional Therapy
- You will master the techniques to explore, evaluate and diagnose possible alterations and perform an effective myofunctional intervention.
- You will identify and recognize the fundamental aspects of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics.
- You will design and establish an intervention program with an interdisciplinary approach that incorporates the most appropriate strategies.
- You will interpret the results of a clinical diagnosis.
- You will review, expand and put into practice different myofunctional intervention techniques in various pathologies.
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Ideal Students
Recipients of the Master in Myofunctional Therapy
The Master in Myofunctional Therapy is aimed at diploma holders or graduates in specific fields with training in speech therapy through a postgraduate, master's or diploma course.