Ep. 4: "The Important Role of PTs in the Treatment of Airway & Myofunctional Patients"

⚠️ 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: NO MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE. Nicole Goldfarb and Airway Answers with Nicole Goldfarb does not give medical advice. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Reliance on any information provided in this video is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information presented. You should not use these materials to diagnose or treat any health issues, illnesses or diseases. In addition, we do not recommend or endorse any provider of health care or health-related products, items, or services. _______________ Welcome to the "Airway Answers: Expanding your Breath of Knowledge" with Nicole Goldfarb, M.A. CCC, SLP- COM®  The Important Role of Physical Therapists in the Treatment of Airway & Myofunctional Patients.  This is an amazing interview with 4 PTs: From Posture, Headaches, Breathing, Fascia & More...__________________ABOUT THE GUESTS: DR. DAVID EVANS PT, DPT, OCS, OMT is Director of Coronado office of Water and Sports Physical Therapy and PT/MYO Director.  He is a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist, Certified in Mysofasical Manipulation, Certified in Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation, Extremity Integration, Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation, Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of the Pelvis, Lumbar, Thoracic Spine, Cranio-Facial, Cervical, and Upper Thoracic Spine, and Functional Analysis and Management of the Lumbo-Pelvic Hip Complex, Certified in Mysofasical Manipulation, and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist DR. RANDI ESQUIBEL PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, OMT, CERT. VRS,  DR. KAHL GOLDFARB PT, DPT, OCS, OMT, CSCS CEO of Water & Sports Physical Therapy • Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist • Post Graduate Doctoral Degree in Orthopaedics and Manual Therapy Residency with Spinal Emphasis • Former Head Physical Therapist San Diego Padres • Former Adjunct Professor San Diego State University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program____________ABOUT THE HOST:Nicole Goldfarb, M.A. CCC, SLP- COM® is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Orofacial Myologist, International speaker, author, Ambassador for the Breathe Institute, a Talk Tools educational partner, and she has served on the faculty for the Sleep Education Consortium and the Airway, Sleep, and Pediatrics Pathway (ASAP) program. She has completed over 50 presentations nationally and internationally on orofacial myofunctional therapy as it relates to sleep-disordered breathing in both children and adults. Nicole is the author of the following: 2023 article in Dental Sleep Practice Magazine “Why Every Dentist and Orthodontist Should Have an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist on Their Team”; 2024 article in Sleep World Magazine for sleep MDs, respiratory technicians, and other sleep specialists titled “How to Restore Proper Rest: How orofacial myofunctional therapy can aid in the treatment of sleep-disordered breathing”; a two-part chapter on orofacial myofunctional therapy in a 2024 medical textbook “Growing Into Breathing Problems: The Collaborative Quest For Lifetime Solutions” with world renowned editors; and a children’s book series “The Adventures of Captain Airway and Mr. Mighty Mouth” helping to bring airway insight to young children, their parents, teachers, and other medical professionals.  She serves on the Child Airway Initiative Task Force (CAST), which is a national team of doctors, dentists, and orthodontists developing a universal screening tool for all dentists to use to screen patients for sleep-disordered breathing.  Nicole is the owner of San Diego Center For Speech Therapy & Myofunctional