Just Breathe 101: Respiration and the Impact on Health, Pain, Posture and Movement

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Section One: Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Region
Introduction
Anatomy of the Region
Anatomy of the Region Quiz
Biomechanics of the Region Quiz
Rib and Shoulder Lab Introduction
Rib Decompression Video
Clavicular Decompression Video
Case History Number 1
Case History Number 2
Biomechanics of the Thorax Video Review
Thoracic Spine Biomechanics

Section Two: Function and Physiology of Respiration
Function and Physiology of Respiration Introduction
Respiratory Muscle Anatomy
Mechanics of Quiet Breathing
Function of the Diaphragm
Physiology of Respiration
Function and Physiology of Respiration Quiz

Section Three: Altered Breathing Pattern Effects on the Spine
Altered Breathing Patterns Effects on the Spine Introduction
Differential Diagnosis
Dysfunction of the Diaphragm
Spinal Curves and Posture
Case History
Balance and Respiration
Pelvic Floor and Incontinence
Scoliosis and the Elderly
Cervical Spine and Upper Extremity Dysfunction
Altered Breathing Effects on the Spine Quiz

Section Four: Altered Breathing Patterns and Somatic Dysfunction
Altered Breathing and Somatic Dysfunction Introduction
Breathing Pattern Disorders Physiology
Autonomic Nervous System
Suboptimal Breathing Patterns
Patient with Dysfunctional Breathing
Upper Chest Versus Diaphragmatic Breathing
Self Reporting Tools
Case History Fibromyalgia
Breathing Practice
How I Change Upper Chest Thoracic Breathing
Treatment for Upper Chest Breathing
Altered Breathing and Somatic Dysfunction Quiz

Section Five: Respiration Lab
Respiration Lab and Precautions
Observations
Measuring Chest Expansion Instructions
Measuring Chest Expansion
Lateral Costal Expansion
Lateral Trunk Rotation with Inspiration
Lateral Upper Trunk Rotation
Overhead Breathing Reach
Three Sniffs Exercise
Modified Pilates 100
Blowing up a Balloon
Seated Breathing Reach
Supine Breathing Reach
Foundation Form and Function Program

Section Six: Breathing Theories and Clinicians
Introduction and Objectives
An Understanding
Influential Clinicians
Resonant Frequency Breathing
Breathing Retraining Reasoning
Breathing Retraining Quiz

Research and References
References for the Evidence
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