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Breathing Essentials 201 - 204

Credit Hours(s)6.0

InstructorsDebra Dent, BPT, Dip Manip PT, OCS, FCAMPT

Price$72.00 USD

Format(s)AudioVisual Course

Educational Objectives

Describe the biomechanics of rotation of a thoracic ring at the levels T1-T7.
Describe the biomechanics of the Cervical spine, Thoracic spine, ribs, clavicle and manubrium with elevation of the right or left shoulder.
Describe the biomechanics of flexion and extension at the Costotransverse joint at T9.
Describe the differences in motion of the mobile segments between T3 -T7 with side flexion occurring first in the Thoracic spine.
Describe the physiology of breathing and how altered pH can affect the body.
Describe two functions of the diaphragm.
Identify limited chest expansion and Bradcliff angles and ski jumps
Identify limited lateral costal breathing and how to facilitate normal lateral costal breathing
Describe how altered breathing patterns can alter pH and how this can affect the body.
Describe the autonomic nervous system and function.
Name three physiological consequences of respiratory alkalosis.
Describe suboptimal breathing patterns and their effect on the cervical spine and chronic pain.
Name and describe the different types of sleep apnea.
Describe the three levels of Apnea-hypopnea index AHI.
List five symptoms of sleep apnea.
List two treatments for sleep apnea.

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