IOPI Medical LLC

IOPI Medical LLC IOPI Medical offers an objective way to measure tongue and lip strength and endurance to patients with oral motor problems affecting swallowing and speech.

💙 Friday Shoutout: To the SLPs Who Never Give Up 💙As we head into the weekend, we want to recognize something we see in ...
04/24/2026

💙 Friday Shoutout: To the SLPs Who Never Give Up 💙
As we head into the weekend, we want to recognize something we see in this community every single day:
Your persistence!

You're the clinician who tries three different approaches when the first two don't work. You're the one who stays late to finish notes because your patient needed that extra 10 minutes. You're the one who researches new protocols on your own time because you KNOW there's a better way to help.

You celebrate when a patient begins to show improvement after all the hard work the two of you have put in. You document religiously even when it's tedious because you know it matters. You advocate fiercely for your patients when insurance denies coverage.
This work isn't easy. But you show up anyway.

That persistence? That refusal to give up on your patients? That's what makes you exceptional.

So this Friday, we're celebrating YOU. Take a moment to acknowledge how far you've brought your patients this week. You're making a real difference, even when it doesn't feel like it.

What's one win from your week - big or small? Share it below! Let's celebrate together before the weekend! 👇💙

🤝 FREE Clinical Support: We're Here When You Need Us 🤝Here's something you might not know: we offer complimentary clinic...
04/22/2026

🤝 FREE Clinical Support: We're Here When You Need Us 🤝
Here's something you might not know: we offer complimentary clinical consultations on the use of IOPI products.
This isn't a generic help desk. Our clinical consultant, Ed M. Bice, M.Ed., CCC-SLP has experience in a variety of settings!

When should you reach out?
📋 Complex Cases: Working with a patient presentation you haven't encountered before? Let's talk through it together.
📝 Protocol Development: Starting to work with a new patient population and need help developing evidence-based protocols? We can guide you through it.
💼 Documentation Strategies: Unsure about how to document IOPI measurements? We've helped countless clinicians get started.
🔧 Integration Questions: Not sure how to fit IOPI into your existing evaluation and treatment workflow? Let's problem-solve together.
🎯 Treatment Planning: Want to discuss how to use objective data to set appropriate goals and track progress? We're here for it.

Best part? It's completely free and easy to schedule!
Ready to connect? Book your free clinical consultation on our website at https://na2.hubs.ly/H04VblK0!

Have you taken advantage of our clinical support? What was your experience? Share in the comments! 👇

📚 FREE CEU Courses: Deepen Your Expertise at No Cost 📚Did you know we offer completely FREE continuing education courses...
04/20/2026

📚 FREE CEU Courses: Deepen Your Expertise at No Cost 📚
Did you know we offer completely FREE continuing education courses designed specifically for clinicians working with dysphagia patients? No hidden fees. No catch. Just quality education when you need it.

Here's what's available right now:
Course 1: The Role of Oral Musculature in Swallowing and the Therapeutic Benefits of the IOPI
Dive deep into oral musculature and its essential functions in the swallowing process. This course explores exercise principles and demonstrates how the IOPI can be effectively integrated into your dysphagia treatment plans. Perfect for understanding the "why" behind objective measurement.

Course 2: Building a Therapy Program from the Ground Up
Examine current evidence related to the assessment and treatment of dysphagia while receiving practical suggestions for creating an effective treatment program. Ideal for clinicians developing protocols, expanding services, or wanting to ensure their approach is evidence-based from the foundation up.

Course 3: IOPI Research Updates
Stay current with the latest! This course summarizes recent research findings related to the IOPI and objective lingual pressure measurement. Great for clinicians who want to stay on top of the evolving evidence base and incorporate new insights into their practice.

Why take these courses?
✅ Self-paced - complete on your schedule
✅ Available 24/7 - learn when it works for you
✅ Evidence-based content from experts in the field
✅ Earn CEUs at absolutely no cost
✅ Immediately applicable to your clinical work

Whether you're new to IOPI or looking to deepen your expertise, these courses offer valuable insights that translate directly to better patient care. Ready to start learning? Visit https://na2.hubs.ly/H04V9_g0 to explore all available courses!

Which course are you most interested in? Let us know in the comments! 👇

❓POLL TIME: What's Your Biggest Clinical Challenge Right Now?❓We want to hear directly from you! What's the challenge th...
04/17/2026

❓POLL TIME: What's Your Biggest Clinical Challenge Right Now?❓
We want to hear directly from you! What's the challenge that keeps coming up in your clinical work lately?

Comment with the NUMBER that resonates most:
1️⃣ Patient motivation - Keeping patients engaged through long-term therapy
2️⃣ Documentation efficiency - Writing notes faster without sacrificing quality
3️⃣ Insurance authorization - Getting approvals and demonstrating medical necessity
4️⃣ Caseload management - Balancing too many patients with quality care
5️⃣ Protocol development - Creating evidence-based treatment plans for specific populations
6️⃣ Something else? - Tell us what it is!

Drop your number (or numbers!) in the comments. We'll tally the results and create more content focused on what's relevant to you!

Let's hear it - what's your biggest challenge right now? 👇

🎥 Your Visual Learning Hub: The IOPI Medical YouTube Channel 🎥If you're a visual learner (and let's be honest, many of u...
04/03/2026

🎥 Your Visual Learning Hub: The IOPI Medical YouTube Channel 🎥
If you're a visual learner (and let's be honest, many of us are!), you need to know about our YouTube channel!

We created this resource specifically for clinicians who want to SEE how things work, not just read about them. Whether you're troubleshooting a technical issue at 8pm or learning about program mode before tomorrow's session, our videos are there for you 24/7.

What you'll find on our channel:
📹 Product Setup & Operation
Video tutorials for getting started and device usage
🔧 Visual Troubleshooting Guides
Common issues and how to resolve them
💡 Clinical Technique Demonstrations
Watch proper bulb placement, patient positioning, and measurement protocols in action

Sometimes seeing it is so much easier than reading about it. That's why we built this resource for you. Ready to learn visually?
Search "IOPI Medical" on YouTube or visit our channel directly: https://na2.hubs.ly/H04tS0t0

What topics would YOU like to see covered in future videos? Drop your requests in the comments! 👇

🦷 IADR General Session & Exhibition Week: Celebrating Dental Research & Interdisciplinary Care 🦷This week, the Internati...
03/26/2026

🦷 IADR General Session & Exhibition Week: Celebrating Dental Research & Interdisciplinary Care 🦷

This week, the International Association of Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) is gathering in San Diego (March 25-28), and while we're not attending this year, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible work happening at the intersection of dental and swallowing research!

Why the connection matters:
Oral structure impacts swallowing function.
Dental professionals and SLPs often work with overlapping patient populations - post-surgical oral cancer patients, individuals with structural abnormalities, patients with tongue mobility issues.

Objective measurement creates a common language.
When dentists, oral surgeons, and SLPs can reference the same lingual pressure data, interdisciplinary care becomes more coordinated and effective.

Research advances everyone's practice!
Studies presented at conferences like IADR often have direct implications for dysphagia assessment and treatment. To all the researchers presenting at IADR: Thank you for advancing the science of oral motor function! Your work impacts patients far beyond the dental chair.

Do you collaborate with dental professionals in your dysphagia work? We'd love to hear about those partnerships! 👇

📋 The Critical Importance of Baseline Measurements 📋Let's talk about a simple practice that can dramatically improve you...
03/24/2026

📋 The Critical Importance of Baseline Measurements 📋
Let's talk about a simple practice that can dramatically improve your treatment outcomes and documentation: always establishing a baseline.

Here are some benefits of establishing baseline measures:
1. Baseline measures provide an objective starting point. Without knowing where a patient begins, you can't accurately measure how far they've come! "Improved strength" is subjective. "Increased from 25 kPa to 42 kPa" is objective proof.

2. Baseline measures help you set realistic goals. When you know the baseline, you can establish appropriate short-term and long-term targets based on evidence rather than guesswork.

3. Baseline measures make documentation easier. Insurance companies want to see measurable progress. Baseline-to-current comparisons can make that more concrete and compelling.

4. Baseline measures motivate patients! Showing someone they've improved 15 kPa in three weeks is incredibly encouraging, especially when progress feels slow to them subjectively.

Pro tips for baseline success:
Take measurements at your very first session, even if the patient is at their weakest. Document baseline values in your initial evaluation notes. Reference the baseline in every progress note. Use baseline data to justify continued treatment or progression to discharge.

One measurement at session one can impact the entire course of care. Make it count! Do you always take baseline measurements? What's your process? Share below! 👇

🔍 Using the IOPI for Assessment vs. Treatment? Understanding Both Applications 🔍One question we hear often: "Should I us...
03/19/2026

🔍 Using the IOPI for Assessment vs. Treatment? Understanding Both Applications 🔍
One question we hear often: "Should I use IOPI primarily for assessment or for treatment?"

The answer? Both! But understanding how it serves each purpose helps you maximize its clinical value.

The IOPI in Assessment:
Establishes objective baseline data for lingual and lip strength, identifies specific areas of weakness to target in therapy, provides concrete data, can help determine readiness for diet modifications or discharge.

The IOPI in Treatment:
Provides real-time biofeedback during strengthening exercises, allows you to set specific pressure targets for progressive resistance training, tracks improvement session-to-session to guide treatment intensity, motivates patients through visible progress data.

The sweet spot? Using it for both! Baseline assessment data becomes more valuable when you can show measurable treatment progress over time. Your treatment sessions are more targeted when you have clear assessment data showing exactly where weakness exists.

Think of it this way: assessment tells you WHERE to focus. Treatment shows you HOW MUCH you've improved. IOPI does both. How do YOU primarily use the IOPI - assessment, treatment, or both? Share your approach in the comments! 👇

☘️ Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️Feeling lucky today? We certainly are!Our "pot of gold" is this incredible community of cl...
03/17/2026

☘️ Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️
Feeling lucky today? We certainly are!

Our "pot of gold" is this incredible community of clinicians who bring evidence-based practice to life every single day. Your dedication to objective measurement, commitment to patient outcomes, and willingness to keep learning and growing - that's what makes us feel fortunate.

Wishing you a wonderful St. Patrick's Day filled with a little luck, a lot of joy, and maybe even a moment to celebrate how far you've come in your clinical journey! 🍀💚

Tell us: What's the "luckiest" thing that's ever happened in your clinical career? A breakthrough moment? A perfectly timed connection? A patient success you'll never forget?

Share your lucky stories below - we'd love to hear them! 👇

💪 Keeping Patients Motivated: Real Strategies That Work 💪Let's talk about one of the biggest challenges in dysphagia the...
03/13/2026

💪 Keeping Patients Motivated: Real Strategies That Work 💪
Let's talk about one of the biggest challenges in dysphagia therapy: maintaining patient motivation through the long haul.

Tongue strengthening exercises can feel repetitive. Progress can seem slow. Patients get discouraged. We've all been there. Here's where objective data becomes your secret weapon for motivation!

Make progress visible: Print out or display their measurements over time. A graph showing 32 kPa climbing to 41 kPa over three weeks is incredibly powerful visual proof.

Set micro-goals: Instead of "get stronger," try "let's hit 35 kPa by next week." Specific, measurable targets give patients something concrete to work toward.

Celebrate ALL improvements: Even a 2-3 kPa increase is real progress! Acknowledge it. Name it. Make it matter.

Connect data to function: "Your tongue pressure is now strong enough to safely handle thicker liquids. Want to try one today?" Links the numbers to real-world wins.

Use comparison strategically: "Three weeks ago you could only do 5 repetitions at this pressure. Today you did 12!" Endurance gains are just as important as max strength.

The data doesn't lie - and patients respond to that honesty. When they can SEE their progress, they believe in the process. What's YOUR go-to strategy for keeping patients engaged? Share your wisdom! 👇

🤝 The Power of Interdisciplinary Collaboration 🤝Dysphagia care doesn't happen in a silo - and neither does objective mea...
03/11/2026

🤝 The Power of Interdisciplinary Collaboration 🤝
Dysphagia care doesn't happen in a silo - and neither does objective measurement!

IOPI is used across multiple disciplines to assess oral motor function, each bringing their unique perspective:

Speech-Language Pathologists may use IOPI for swallowing cases involving tongue or palate.

Researchers across disciplines may use IOPI to generate objective data for studies on tongue strength, swallowing mechanics, and treatment efficacy.

When different professionals can use the same objective measurement tool, it creates a common language for collaboration. Your data as an SLP can inform an OMT dental treatment plan. A researcher's findings can shape your clinical protocols.

That's the beauty of objective measurement - it bridges disciplines and improves patient care across the board.

Do you collaborate with other disciplines in your dysphagia work? Tell us about it! 👇

💙 Observing International Women's Day! 💙Today we honor the incredible women who make up the majority of the speech-langu...
03/09/2026

💙 Observing International Women's Day! 💙
Today we honor the incredible women who make up the majority of the speech-language pathology workforce - and who show up every single day to transform patient lives.

From clinicians providing critical care at the bedside, to researchers advancing the science of swallowing disorders, to educators training the next generation of SLPs - your impact is immeasurable.

Thank you for your expertise, your compassion, and your unwavering commitment to evidence-based practice. The world is better because of you. To all the women in our IOPI community: you are seen, you are valued, and you inspire us every day! 💙

Who's a woman in SLP who inspires you? Tag her in the comments! 👇

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18500 156th Avenue NE, Ste 104
Woodinville, WA
98072

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
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