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Second Workshop for Speech Therapy Association of Turkey: VFS & FEES Interpretation and Treatment Planning

21/07/2024 Yoon Wai Lam

Special thanks to Mr. Ahmet Erkut, the President of the Speech Therapy Association of Turkey, for inviting Mr. Yoon Wai Lam from Singapore Swallowing Specialists to present at the second Zoom workshop (23 & 30 June 2024) on “VFS & FEES Interpretation and Treatment Planning” to the Speech Therapy Association of Turkey. The workshop was attended by more than 140 enthusiastic speech therapists, resulting in lots of great questions and discussions.

We look forward to more future collaboration.

The following are some of the slides from the FEES Workshop:

FEES view at the Oropharynx and Laryngopharyx

FEES: Anatomy of the pharynx and larynx (Superior View)

FEES: Interesting case study on the “Rising Tide” presentation

The following are some of the slides from the VFS workshop:

**VFS: Case Study on the “Tennis Player”**
A chronic severe dysphagia client was successfully treated with therapy using sEMG biofeedback. This client managed to resume a regular diet and thin fluids and had his PEG tube removed.

Here are the photos of the workshop participants:

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Workshop for Speech Therapy Association of Turkey : Dysphagia Management in Adults

09/04/202309/04/2023 Yoon Wai Lam

Special thanks to Mr Ahmet Erkut, The President of Speech Therapy Association of Turkey for invited Mr Yoon from Singapore Swallowing Specialists to present on this Zoom Workshop (2 & 9 April 2023) on “Dysphagia Management in Adult” for the Speech Therapy Association of Turkey. Attended by more than 140 enthusiastic Speech Therapists. Lots of great questions and discussions. We hope to have more collaboration in future.

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FREE Online Symposium: UC Davis Sixth Annual Swallowing Symposium 2021

17/03/202118/03/2021 Yoon Wai Lam

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Description: Sixth Annual Swallowing Symposium in honor of Dysphagia Awareness Month.

Date and time:

Wednesday, June 9, 2021 4:30 pm Pacific Daylight Time (San Francisco, GMT-07:00)
Thursday June 10, 2021 7:30am – 11am (Singapore, Malaysia, SGT)

Click of the following link to register for FREE:

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FREE Webinar Nestle Health Science Gerontology Symposium 2021: Advances in Solutions to Age-Old Challenges in Aged Care

21/02/202117/03/2021 Yoon Wai Lam

Nestle Singapore will be organizing Nestle Health Science Gerontology Symposium 2021: Advances in Solutions to Age-Old Challenges in Aged Care.

Speech Therapy Works | Singapore Swallowing Specialists is honored to be invited to present in this symposium. Topic of our presentation is ‘Dysphagia Management for the Elderly‘.

The FREE online webinar for this symposium is open to all from any countries.

Date: 26 February 2021

Time: 7.00pm – 9.30pm (Singapore time)

Registration closing date: 23 February 2021

To register, click on the following link or scan the QR code:

Click http://Nestle Webinar Registration to register

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FREE Laryngology Webinar: Swallowing Update

31/10/202031/10/2020 Yoon Wai Lam

I am honoured to be invited to speak at this upcoming Laryngology Webinar alongside with the Legendary Dysphagia Guru, Professor Susan Langmore and all other renowned dysphagia experts.

The topic that I will be covering: “Clinical Application of sEMG in Dysphagia & Understanding Chin Tuck Against Resistance / CTAR”.

Swallowing Therapy Training: The Rehabilitation of Dysphagia with The Biber Protocol

18/10/2020 Yoon Wai Lam

This training course pairs the principles of electrophysiology with traditional swallowing exercises in order to re-educate laryngeal muscles in patients with swallowing problems or difficulties. The course provides an overview of patient selection, a rationale for Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) parameter settings, and electrode placement.

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the training course, clinicians will be able to:
• Explain Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
• Describe the properties of electrical stimulation and its impact on muscle tissue
• Describe the patient selection criteria for which NMES is indicated for the treatment of dysphagia
• Identify the characteristics of NMES
• Discuss the properties of Electrodes
• Discuss and demonstrate the application of therapeutic protocol in the treatment of dysphagia
• Describe and justify why there is a continued need for traditional swallowing exercises in conjunction with the therapeutic protocol
• Explain why adjusting the electrical parameters of the Biber Protocol is so important
• Demonstrate eﬀective communication skills in patient education and allied health professionals regarding the candidacy and use of NMES for the treatment of dysphagia

Download the application form to find out more on the course:

The Rehabilitation of Dysphagia with The Biber Protocol Download

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Free Webinar: Introduction to the IOPI System

07/07/2020 Yoon Wai Lam

Home - IOPI Medical — https://iopimedical.com/

IOPI 101: Introduction to the IOPI System

Hosted by: Ed Bice, M.Ed., CCC-SLP

This 1-hour webinar, hosted by Ed Bice, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, introduces participants to the IOPI Pro and IOPI Trainer, demonstrates the standard methods for measuring tongue and lip strength and endurance, and explains how to use this system for biofeedback during exercise.

Schedule

Date	Time (Click/press to convert)	Duration	Registration Link
Thurs. July 9th	1:00 pm PT / 4:00 pm ET	1 hour	Register
Tues. July 14th	10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET	1 hour	Register
Thurs. July 23rd	8:00 am PT / 11:00 am ET	1 hour	Register
Tues. July 28th	3:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm ET	1 hour	Register

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NFOSD Dysphagia Webinar Series: Transitional Foods – Updates on Their Behavior, Use and Benefits in Adult & Pediatric Populations

03/07/2020 Yoon Wai Lam

Date and time: Thu, Jul 23, 2020 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM SGT

Webinar Description:

This webinar is for healthcare providers, patients and caregivers impacted by dysphagia, and students learning about swallowing disorders.

This presentation will define and categorize types of transitional foods. We will discuss the potential benefits of improved choices, increased textures and ultimately improved dining enjoyment. Use of transitional foods in the pediatric population will be discussed with examples of use presented in specific special needs populations. The IDDSI testing method for transitional foods will be reviewed and the variation in results obtained with this test will be demonstrated between known transitional foods. We will share two research methods of evaluating the dissolution patterns of transitional foods in the oral environment will be described with relevant clinical implications. The external environment (air, humidity, length of exposure) play a significant role in the transitional behavior of these foods and ultimately their safety. The oral environment (amount of saliva, degree of tongue pressure, anterior-posterior transit time) also has a significant impact as well. Both groups of factors will be discussed in detail providing a broader scope of understanding of patient selection, and proper use. Ultimately expanding our knowledge of transitional foods will improve our understanding of use with the goal of improving patient engagement and outcomes.

Learner Outcomes:

Understand the difference between transitional food behaviors in the mouth in comparison to IDDSI benchtop methods.

Classification of transitional foods and the importance of the oral environment

Learn the role transitional foods can play in dysphagia management

Click here to register of the Free Webinar: https://swallowingdisorderfoundation.com/webinar-transitional-foods/

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Free Webinar by NFOSD: Managing Dysphagia in Adults with Intellectual Disability

10/06/202003/07/2020 Yoon Wai Lam

Date and Time: Wednesday, June 17, 5:00 pm Pacific (June 18, 8.00am Singapore / Malaysia / Philippine )

Webinar Description:

Adults with intellectual disability are at risk for dysphagia. The unique swallowing, feeding, and behavioral challenges experienced in this population are vital considerations in the assessment and treatment of these patients. This webinar will discuss the nature of dysphagia management in adults with intellectual disability by exploring the current evidence in this area and discuss the clinical experiences of speech pathologists who assess and treat adults with intellectual disability in the Intermediate Care Setting.

At the completion of this webinar, participants will:

Understand the impacts of dysphagia in people with intellectual disability
Identify the systems that must be considered in the assessment and treatment of dysphagia in those with intellectual disability
Anticipate the physical-nutritional needs of those with intellectual disability as they age
Describe the interdisciplinary team collaborations required to manage dysphagia in this population

Click here to register for the FREE webinar:

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/76969519229535757

NFOSD website:

Dysphagia & Special Populations: Managing Dysphagia in Adults with Intellectual Disability

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Lecture on Pharyngeal High-Resolution Manometry – Clinical Applications in Dysphagia Management

14/01/201703/07/2020 Yoon Wai Lam

NUH will be organizing the following lecture:

Pharyngeal High-Resolution Manometry: Clinical Applications in Dysphagia Management.

Speaker: Dr Timothy McCulloch.

Dr McCulloch is a world reknown Otolaryngologist specializes in treatment of head and neck cancer, voice and swallowing disorders, trauma, reconstruction, and skull base surgery.

The lecture is opened to all healthcare professionals.

high-resolution-manometry — Pharyngeal High-Resolution Manometry