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If You Can't Breathe, You Can't Function - ONE Day Introductory Breathing and Postural Control Course

Education Resources, Inc.

Objectives

At the conclusion of Day 1, participants should be able to:
1. Describe how trunk pressures link breathing and postural control using the Soda Pop Can Model.
2. Describe the multiple, simultaneous roles of the diaphragm as related to breathing, postural control, gastroesophageal reflux, constipation, and venous return.
3. Demonstrate the role of the vocal folds in normal postural stability responses (balance) and make the case for using speaking valves for patients with tracheostomies.
4. Contrast normal infant chest wall development to those with impaired breathing mechanics.
5. Position patients for optimal physiological and biomechanical support of breathing with simple equipment (towels, pillows, etc.).
6. Use a ventilatory strategy algorithm presented in class to optimally match breathing with movements from bed mobility to athletic endeavors.

Target Audience

Designed for PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs and SLP’s

Confirmation Notes

This course meets the criteria for 7.5 contact hours for day one (.75 CEUs).
Approval #1903-102 by the NJ State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 7.5 CEC's Physical Therapy License Number
The PA State Board of Physical Therapy recognize other state's approvals.
Course meets the basic criteria of the MD Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 7 CEU's
Approved provider by the NY State Board of Physical Therapy for 9 contact hours for day one.
Approved Provider of CE by the AOTA #3043 for 7.5 - Contact Hours (.75 CEU's) NBCOT professional development provider- 7.5 PDUs for Day One.
This course is offered for up to .75 ASHA CEUs for (Intermediate level, Professional area).

Agenda

Schedule – Day 1 8:00-8:30 Registration/Continental Breakfast 8:30-10:30 Overview of course topics Breathing and posture: Part 1 – Pressure control (Soda pop model) 10:30-10:45 Break 10:45-12:00 Breathing and posture: Part 2 – The diaphragm 12:00-1:00 Lunch (on your own) 1:00-2:15 Breathing and posture: Part 3 - The vocal folds 2:15-2:25 Break 2:25-3:25 Mini-lab: Positioning strategies: What can you do in 90 Seconds or less that has a profound and lasting effect? 3:25-3:30 Break 3:30-4:15 Normal and abnormal chest wall development and function 4:15 -5:30 Mini-lab: Ventilatory or movement strategies: Integrating neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, respiratory and sensory systems

Description

This course developed by Mary Massery, will challenge the practitioner to make a paradigm shift: connecting breathing mechanics and postural control with management of trunk pressures. Through Mary Massery’s model of postural control (Soda Pop Can Model), the speaker will link breathing mechanics with motor and physiologic behaviors (a multi-system perspective). She will present novel research demonstrating the role of vocal folds as postural stabilizers, extending the concept of “core stability” from the vocal folds on the top of the trunk to the pelvic floor on the bottom. Numerous interventions will be presented that use positioning and ventilatory strategies to optimize motor performance. Neuromotor breathing retraining techniques and manual assistive cough techniques will be the focus of treatment labs. Multiple patient cases will be presented throughout the course. The emphasis of the course will be on developing practical, quick clinical solutions for pediatric and adult patients in all practice settings.

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