Airway, TMJ Pain & Craniofacial Pain

Airway, Tongue and Body Treatment Explained.

A summary of optimal AIRWAY treatment by myofunctional therapist Catherine Kangas, highlighting the benefits of working with a physical therapist, Dr. James Guzman, PT, DPT.

Collaboration of Physical Therapy and Myofunctional Therapy

Catherine Kangas, a myofunctional therapist addresses resting tongue posture and demonstrates how powerful an effect it has on the body. Physical therapy combined with myofunctional therapy is sometimes needed to get past roadblocks in treatment such as tongue restrictions. 

Best options for management of TMJ and Craniofacial pain.

Take a more in-depth approach to helping alleviate pain with TMJ and Craniofacial dysfunctions.  A brief exploration of  palatal expansion, airflow, oral appliances [ALF and Lower Pattern Alternating Device “PADA”] and cervical lordosis.  Watch to learn more. 

Addressing Forward Head Posture-Part 1

Discover reasons behind forward head posture including tongue dysfunction, lack of cervical curvature [lordosis], and restricted airflow.  Traditional exercises including chin tuck are often not beneficial, but over prescribed. 

Addressing Forward Head Posture -Part 2

A skilled evaluation to determine freedom in the neck and ribcage is needed to fully treat forward head posture.  Watch as Dr. Guzman demonstrates a step-by-step hands-on assessment based on Applied Integration Academy principles. 

Strategies for Forward Head Posture - Part 3

Discover effective ways to correct forward head posture by addressing root causes like lack of grounding, cervical lordosis, and poor airway, following Applied Integration Academy principles—instead of relying on standard chin tucks and wall angles.  

Body management can improve jaw function!

Appreciating how the jaw bone [mandible] has an intimate relationship with the skull, neck and body.  Watch how impactful management of the jaw and occlusion can also influence the body.