Vocal Massage Training (Manual Therapy) – Stephen King (6 Tage – Kurssprache Englisch)

Day 1- Introduction
What will I learn?

1. Palpation of the soft tissue, cartilage and bone structures surrounding the vocal system. – Sternocleidomastoids – Submandibular region – Transverse processes of the Cervical Spine – Masseter – Temporalis
2. Exploring the Biopsychosocial philosophy in relation to Manual Therapy – Synthesising evidence based medicine, research and the story of the patient to maximum treatment outcomes

Day 2 – The Jaw
What will I learn?

1. Palpation and treatment for the Jaw – Masseter – Temproalis – Buccinator – Pterygoid (external) – Digastric
2. Exploring the Anatomy, Pathology and various treatments associated with the Jaw including:
   – TMJ-D
   – Lock Jaw
   – Translation or dislocation of the retrodiscal tissue Headaches
   – Jaw tension in the singer / pro voice user

Day 3 – The Neck
What will I learn?

1. Palpation and treatment for the Neck region and postural muscles
   – Trapezius
   – Sternocleidomastoids
   – Transverse Processes of the Cervical Spine
   – Scalene
2. Exploring the Anatomy, Pathology and various treatments associated with the Neck including
   – Arterial dissection
   – Cervicogenic Headaches
   – Whiplash
   – Tortocollis
   – Neck tension in the singer / pro voice user

Day 4 – Intra Oral
What will I learn?

1. Palpation and treatment for the muscles inside the mouth
   – Lateral Pterygoids
   – Medial Pterygoids
   – Tongue
2. Exploring the Anatomy, Pathology and various treatments for inside the mouth.
   Trauma Aware lecture, sexual abuse, physical or emotional abuse and how we might consider these in our treatment plan.
   – TMJ-D
   – Tongue tie
   – Increasing / restoring resonant capabilities in the singer or pro voice user

Day 5/6 – The Larynx 
What will I learn?

1. Palpation and treatment for the muscles and cartilage of the Larynx – Sternothyroid
   – Sternohyoid
   – Hyoid manipulation
   – Cricothyroid
   – Thyrohyoid membrane
2. Exploring the Anatomy, Pathology and various treatments for the Larynx. Revisiting trauma Aware lecture, sexual abuse, physical or emotional abuse and how we might consider these in our treatment plan “Lacking tilt” Muscle Tension Dysphonia Hoarseness Fatigue