Trismus Management Following Head and Neck Cancer
- Speaker:
- Lauren Meffen, MA CCC/SLP, CLT
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Mar 29, 2023
- Product Code:
- POS065260
- Brochure Code:
- 88603SUM
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
More common than you may realize - radiation associated dysphagia occurs in 30-50% of head and neck cancer patients! In this session, you'll learn how to assess and evaluate trismus alongside strategies for individualized exercise management. With a better understanding of how to work with/around pain coupled with exercise progressions and self-monitoring strategies, you will help patients enhance and regain function.
Credit
Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Trismus Management Following Head & Neck Cancer (5.1 MB) | 116 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - Trismus Management (125.1 KB) | 22 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Lauren Meffen, MA CCC/SLP, CLT Related seminars and products
Lauren Meffen, MA CCC/SLP, CLT, is a speech-language pathologist with a passion for working with voice and swallow disorders. She has remained local to Gainesville after receiving her schooling with bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Florida. Lauren has worked in a variety of settings including hospital, skilled nursing, home health and has now found her heart belongs in the outpatient setting. Here she can provide a high level of individualized and quality care for each patient and family. Over the years, she has developed a love and specialization in working with the oncology population. She has advanced training in management of lymphedema of the head and neck, muscle tension dysphonia, trismus and myofascial release techniques. She strongly champions a comprehensive approach toward treating the whole patient, with the involvement of a skilled, multidisciplinary team.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Lauren Meffen owner and founder of Wildflower Therapy and the owner of Head Neck Rehab LLC. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Lauren Meffen is a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association.
Additional Info
Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)Access never expires for this product.
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Objectives
- Assess components of a comprehensive trismus assessment.
- Determine risk factors for osteoradionecrosis.
- Determine which patients are at risk for trismus.
Outline
- Trismus
- Assessment
- Evaluation
- Timing of trismus
- Management of Trismus
- Exercise physiology principles
- Devices utilized in clinic
- Considerations for Specific Diagnoses
- Individualized exercise management
- Progressing exercises
- Long term self-patient monitoring
- Risk factors of osteoradionecrosis/ORN
Target Audience
- Athletic Trainers
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapy Assistants
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