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Valentina Carlile
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In my daily professional practice, I often talk to colleagues and answer patients' questions on topics relating to the Voice, Osteopathy and Singing.
I realized that these topics generate great interest and deserve to be shared with a wider audience. This is why I decided to open this space in my blog: to make this precious information accessible to everyone, presented in a clear and direct way.
Here you will find articles and reflections that I hope will enrich your knowledge and answer your curiosities in these fascinating and complex fields.



Osteopathy and Singing: the fundamental role of the tongue in breathing, chewing, phonation and...
The fundamental role of the tongue in breathing, chewing, phonation and singing The tongue plays a fundamental role in various and very...

Valentina Carlile DO
Jul 17, 20232 min read


Osteopathy, voice and singing: feet and voice
Singers are generally projected towards diaphragmatic perception, the muscular element to which they pay the greatest attention, and for...

Valentina Carlile DO
Jul 3, 20232 min read


Osteopathy, voice, singing: Incidence and causes of functional dysphonia
Approximately 57% of voice professionals have suffered from a relevant clinical voice problem in their lifetime. These disorders can be...

Valentina Carlile DO
May 8, 20232 min read


Osteopathy, voice, singing: Osteopathy and upper respiratory tract infections
Patients with upper respiratory tract infections often come to the office. Some of them are sent to ENT or Phoniatricians and GPs...

Valentina Carlile DO
Apr 9, 20233 min read


Osteopathy and Singing: The resonators like the vaults of a cathedral
Dalla messa in vibrazione delle corde vocali all'emissione di suoni colorati e ricchi di armonici. Ruolo e formazione dei risuonatori

Valentina Carlile DO
Mar 15, 20233 min read


Use of ultrasound, elastosonography, Doppler and Power-Doppler in therapy
Physiotherapist and Osteopath are Health Professions, the first identified in 1999, the other identified and being defined in 2018 (GU...

Valentina Carlile DO
Feb 28, 20232 min read


Phases of swallowing
Swallowing consists of 3 phases that follow one another to complete the other. The first phase is voluntary and begins with the selective...

Valentina Carlile DO
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Swallowing: what is it and who takes care of it?
The series of coordinated muscle contractions that move a bolus of food from the oral cavity, through the esophagus, to the stomach is...

Valentina Carlile DO
Feb 14, 20232 min read


Use of cannabis, age of starting use and consequences
Cannabis is the most used substance of abuse in the world, widespread especially among young people and especially in the 15-24 year old...

Valentina Carlile DO
Jan 10, 20232 min read


ORTHODONTICS AND OSTEOPATHY #3: A healthy mouth helps breathing and learning
Maintaining a "healthy" mouth is not just about being able to show off a beautiful smile. Several studies indicate a link between chewing...

Valentina Carlile DO
Aug 1, 20221 min read


ORTHODONTICS AND OSTEOPATHY #2: What are the most common causes of combined osteopathic and...
What are the most common causes of combined osteopathic and orthodontic surgery? It is increasingly common for orthodontists to request...

Valentina Carlile DO
Jul 25, 20222 min read


ORTHODONTICS AND OSTEOPATHY #1: When should you pay your first visit to the orthodontist?
Many of my patients are children sent for evaluation and osteopathic treatment by dentists and orthodontists for specialist care before...

Valentina Carlile DO
Jul 18, 20222 min read


Osteopathy, endometriosis and pelvic pain
Pelvic pain is a common gynecological problem. It is not always clear whether there is a causality between symptoms and objective...

Valentina Carlile DO
Jun 6, 20222 min read


Osteopathy and gastroesophageal reflux
Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GERD) is a pathology related to part of the stomach rising into the chest through the lower esophageal...

Valentina Carlile DO
May 23, 20221 min read


Noise pollution: how to reduce its harmful effects?
Noise pollution can significantly impact our body (hypertension, impaired cognitive functions, chronic stress). How to overcome this...

Valentina Carlile DO
Apr 4, 20221 min read


Noise pollution and stress
Noise pollution means any intrusive noise that disturbs, distracts or reduces normal auditory and physiological functioning. Noise...

Valentina Carlile DO
Mar 28, 20222 min read


Hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux
Hiatal hernia is a very common pathology, sometimes asymptomatic but which can also lead to gastroesophageal reflux. The diagnostic test...

Valentina Carlile DO
Mar 17, 20221 min read


Endometriosis: what it is, how it manifests itself and how it is treated
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory pathology of the endometrial tissue, which affects approximately 5-10% of women between the ages...

Valentina Carlile DO
Mar 8, 20221 min read


Sound Control: Singing vs. Wind Instrument
When you take a rubber band and stretch it, its increased length translates into a reduction in its thickness. The vocal cords or lips...

Valentina Carlile DO
Mar 2, 20224 min read


Ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis or ulcerative colitis (if it also involves the rectal area) is a chronic, disabling inflammatory disease of the...

Valentina Carlile DO
Feb 22, 20221 min read

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