Abstract: A method of treatment of groups of muscles in orofacial region, of the respiratory system, and of retaining and support system of a body of a patient and including providing a logopedic aid having at least one rubbed balloon and a plurality of valve mouthpieces for inflating the at least one rubbed balloon and characterized by different degrees of difficulty with which the balloon can be inflated, and treating the patient by having the patient inflate the balloon by using in succession valve mouthpieces with an ever increasing degree of difficulty.

Abstract: Balloon holder for toy balloons. The balloon holder of the invention has a cup and a stem. The latter for insertion into one end of a hollow balloon stick. The stem is of such shape that the neck of the balloon is completely concealed between the stem and the balloon stick. The preferred stem is generally cylindrical with an interior channel and an exterior cutaway portion for downwardly extending an upwardly extending portions, respectively of the neck. A vertical slit in the cup permits rapid insertion of a balloon neck into the balloon holder.