Sleep Disorders / Sleep Disordered Breathing

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Breathing re-education can improve sleep quality and bodily oxygenation, by optimising breathing during wakefulness and during sleep. Myofunctional therapy corrects the oral rest posture to support the airway, and strengthens and repatterns the muscles around the airway to increase tone, thus reducing the likelyhood of snoring and full airway obstruction (apnea).

Further reading and research can be found here:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31940122/

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18246979/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23522598/

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Emily Kirkcaldy

Emily is the Owner and Lead Clinician at Breathe First with over 20 years of experience as a Speech and Language Therapist, dedicating the last 5 years to Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders and breath Re-Education. Emily is a certified myofunctional therapist, specializing in improving oral function and breathing techniques. With a passion for helping people achieve optimal health through myofunctional therapy, she focuses on exercises that enhance tongue posture, speech clarity, and breathing patterns. Emily combines her expertise with a patient-centered approach, offering tailored therapies for individuals with sleep apnea, speech issues, and oral-facial muscle dysfunction. She is dedicated to educating the public on the importance of proper oral health and functional breathing.
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