In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Karindy Ong gives us one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include:
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How do breathing dynamics, jaw function, and posture influence airway health and overall function?
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What is the connection between sleep apnea, UARS, and the role of the tongue in maintaining an open airway?
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How do airway resistance and palatine suture dynamics impact breathing, and what strategies can improve airway function?
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What advanced therapies are available for improving sleep quality and breathing efficiency?
Who is Karindy Ong?
Karindy Ong is a Speech-Language Pathologist who transitioned from working with spinal cord and brain injuries to Myofunctional Therapy after her own children faced ongoing airway-related issues. Through researching orofacial myofunctional disorders, she recognized their widespread applications across age groups and diagnoses, leading her to adopt a holistic, integrative approach. Passionate about addressing root causes, Karindy incorporates myofunctional therapy, craniosacral fascia therapy (CFT), biofeedback, and biohacking techniques to enhance treatment outcomes. Her mission is to educate families worldwide on airway development, ensuring future generations grow up healthy and free from chronic airway challenges.
A graduate of the University of Houston with a Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Karindy has extensive experience in acute, post-acute, and outpatient rehabilitation. She specializes in brain injuries, disorders of consciousness, spinal cord injuries, infant feeding, and orofacial myofunctional disorders. Currently, she provides therapy for neurologically and medically complex patients of all ages through MyohackerSLP, PLLC in Katy, Texas. Outside of work, Karindy enjoys exploring state parks with her family, working out, listening to podcasts and books, and continuously expanding her knowledge of biohacking.
What did Karindy and Dr. Scott discuss?
00:00 - Welcome to the Smarter Not Harder Podcast
01:43 - Guest Introduction: Karindy Ong
03:06 - Breathing Dynamics, Jaw & Neck Function
03:36 - Understanding Sleep Apnea & UARS
13:09 - The Role of the Tongue in Airway Health
25:26 - Posture, Neck Tension & Compensatory Mechanisms
34:01 - Causes & Solutions for Sleep Apnea
45:49 - Airway Resistance & Palatine Suture Dynamics
48:43 - Optimizing Airway Function: Tongue & Nasal Breathing
53:51 - Advanced Therapies & Final Thoughts
Find more from Karindy Ong:
Website: https://www.myohackerslp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myohackerslp/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karindy-ong/
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