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If you Can't Breath, You Can't Function - Introductory Course Plus TWO days of Intensive LAB

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. At the conclusion of Days 2- 3, participants should be able to: 7. Perform a multi-system (physical and physiologic) evaluation of motor impairments. 8.Identify the variations of “normal” breathing patterns and discuss the efficiencies/inefficiencies for individual patient conditions. 9. Evaluate need for, and demonstrate, appropriate neuromotor retraining techniques for patients with ineffective breathing/postural control strategies (health or participation deficits). 10. Participate in a live patient demonstration (if a patient is available) and suggest possible evaluation and treatment ideas based on the course material. 11. Design a targeted airway clearance program using the principles of mobilization, expectoration and oral management. 12. Demonstrate airway clearance techniques, with a heavy emphasis on manual assistive cough techniques, and apply an airway clearance algorithm to specific patients. 13. Identify thoracic cage/spine restrictions as they pertain to breathing mechanics and postural control (a very brief introduction musculoskeletal issues). 14. Evaluate need for, and demonstrate, neuromotor retraining techniques to improve breath support for voicing. 15. Suggest means for incorporating the course material into therapy activities in your clinical setting immediately

Target Audience

This course is appropriate for Physical and Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists.

Confirmation Notes

This course meets the criteria for 7.5 contact hours on Day One (.75 CEUs). Day Two and Three 13 contact hours (1.3 CEUs). Approved sponsor by the State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy. Application has been made to the NJ Board of Physical Therapy Examiners and the PA State Board of Physical Therapy. The MO Board of Physical Therapy recognizes other Board's approval. Approved provider by the NY State Board of Physical Therapy for 9 contact hours for Day One and 15.6 contact hours for Days Two and Three. Approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association #3043, for 7.5 contact hours for Day One and 13 contact hours for Days Two and Three - Intermediate Level Occupational Therapy Process: assessment, intervention. The assignment of AOTA CEU's does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA NBCOT professional development provider-.6 PDU's for Day One. Day Two and Three 13 PDUs. This course is offered for up to .75 ASHA CEUs for Day One; 13 CEUs for Days Two and Three (Intermediate level, Professional area). Please contact us with any special needs requests at info@educationresourcesinc.com 508-359-6533 Disclosures for Mary Massery: Financial: Mary Massery recieves a speaking fee from Education Resources and from the sale of her DVD's. Non-Financial: She has no non-financial relationships to declare. Disclosures for Nechama Karman: Financial: Nechama Karman receives a speaking fee from Education Resources. Non-Financial: Nechama Karman has no non-financial relationships to declare.

Description

This 3 day course will challenge the practitioner to make a paradigm shift: connecting breathing mechanics and postural control with management of trunk pressures. Through her 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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