LINKED: Breathing & Postural Control-Part 2

Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley is a teaching center that provides innovative continuing education courses that promote therapeutic excellence for speech and language pathologists, physical and occupational therapists, educators and other professionals.  To be added to the course email list, please email us at ce@eastersealsdfvr.org.

Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley

“LINKED Part-2” builds upon the foundational information
presented in “LINKED Part-1”.

Registration has passed for this webinar. For questions, contact ce@eastersealsdfvr.org.

Prerequisite: Part-1Attendance of any of the following courses in-person or live webinar (in past 18 months) qualifies as a pre-requisite for this Part-2 course:“Day-1 of MM’s 3-Day Breathing Course”“Linked: Breathing and Postural Control”“Breathing, Talking and Postural Control … school-based therapy”<h3>Course Description:</h3>"LINKED Part-2" builds upon the foundational information presented in "LINKED Part-1". This course, developed by Mary Massery, proposes a new definition of "core stability;" redefining it as the dynamic control of trunk pressures to optimize postural stability (balance). Dr. Massery’s novel "soda pop can model" links breathing mechanics to postural control using multi-system interactions. In Part-2, the focus shifts to assessing "normal" breathing patterns, and learning neuromotor breathing retraining techniques and manual assistive cough techniques during hands-on labs. Multiple clinical cases will be used to cement the concepts, as will a live patient demonstration (if available). The course is applicable for any pediatric or adult patient (or therapist) who breathes!If traveling for this course and booking accommodations, please make refundable travel arrangements. We will decide to run this in-person course based on attendance, health and safety guidelines, at least 2 weeks before the course date.

<h3>About the Instructor:</h3>Mary Massery, PT, DPT, DSc received her BS in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University in 1977, her DPT from the University of the Pacific in 2004 and her DSc from Rocky Mountain University in 2011. Her publications and interests focus on linking motor behaviors to breathing and/or postural mechanics in both pediatric and adult patient populations. Dr. Massery has been invited to give over 900 professional presentations in all 50 US states and 16 countries worldwide, including more than 100 presentations for the American Physical Therapy Association, and a full-day post-conference program at the World Congress of Physical Therapy in Singapore. Mary has delivered keynote and major addresses on topics such as cystic fibrosis and posture, neuropulmonary deficits, pectus excavatum (chest deformities), and connections between posture &amp; breathing.Mary has received national awards from the APTA, including its highest clinical award, The Florence Kendall Practice Award, honoring “one’s outstanding and enduring contributions to the practice of physical therapy." She has been honored has Outstanding Alumnus of the Year by each of her 3 universities, and she was awarded Northwestern University’s Alumnae Research Achievement Award.Mary continues to maintain a private practice in Chicago, specializing in breathing and postural dysfunction. Disclosure Statement: Dr. Massery has the following financial relationship to disclose: she receives a fee for speaking from Easterseals DuPage &amp; Fox Valley. She has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

<h3>Target Audience: </h3>This course will be of interest to Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists.

<h3>Course Objectives</h3>At the conclusion of Part 2, participants should be able to:1. Use a multi-system approach to evaluating motor impairments.2. Identify the variations of “normal” breathing patterns and discuss the efficiencies/inefficiencies for individual patient conditions.3. Evaluate need for, and demonstrate, appropriate neuromotor retraining techniques for patients with ineffective breathing/postural control strategies (health or participation deficits).4. Participate in a live patient demonstration (if a patient is available) and suggest possible evaluation and treatment ideas based on the course material.5. Design a targeted airway clearance program using the principles of mobilization, expectoration, and oral management.6. Demonstrate airway clearance techniques, with an emphasis on manual assistive cough techniques, and apply an airway clearance algorithm to specific patient conditions.7. Identify thoracic cage/spine restrictions as they pertain to breathing mechanics and postural control (a very brief introduction musculoskeletal issues).8. Evaluate need for, and demonstrate, neuromotor retraining techniques to improve breath support for voicing and postural control (eccentrics).9. Suggest immediate ways to incorporate the concepts into therapy activities in your clinical setting.

<h3>Two Day Course Schedule</h3><h3>Friday, April 29 (8 Contact Hours) </h3>7:30 - 8:00 Coffee and ...8:00 - 8:30 Review, synthesis, and Q&amp;A8:30 - 9:45 Chest assessment: Focus on musculoskeletal alignment and breathing patterns9:45 - 10:00 Break10:00 - 11:30 Assessing breathing patterns and postural implications11:30 - 12:30 Lunch12:30 - 1:15 Airway clearance: From Sherlock to solution1:15 - 2:15 Facilitating efficient breathing patterns and endurance training: Neuromotor techniques for diaphragm, chest and other breathing patterns2:15 - 2:30 Break2:30- 4:00 Facilitating breathing patterns (continued)4:00 - 4:30 Brief introduction to rib cage and trunk musculoskeletal restrictions associated with breathing difficulties - Quick Screening!4:30 - 5:30 Patient Demonstration (if possible)<h3>Saturday, April 30 (5 Contact Hours) </h3>7:30 - 8:00 Coffee and ...8:00 - 8:30 Review, synthesis and Q&amp;A8:30 - 10:00 Differential diagnosis (patient demo): “Find the Problem”10:00 - 10:15 Break10:15 - 11:30 Airway clearance lab: Focus on manual assistive cough techniques11:30 - 12:15 Lunch12:15 - 1:30 Eccentric trunk control: using voice for postrual control and vice versa1:30 - 2:00 Homework: Putting it all together Course wrap up

<h3>Lodging </h3>Lodging: A special rate at The Hyatt Place Lombard is available if you mention that you are taking a course at Easterseals DuPage.2340 South Fountain Square Drive in Lombard, IL P:630.932.6501

<h3>Continuing Education Credits</h3>Continuing education credits for O.T./ S.T / P.T will be offered through the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.Early Intervention credits have been requested for 13 contact hours.All participants will receive a course completion certificate upon successful completion of the conference. No certificates will be awarded until course completion is verified on the final date of the conference.

Our {communityGuidelinesLink} describe the sort of content we prohibit on Eventbrite. If you suspect an event may be in violation, you can report it to us so we can investigate.

To report other categories of prohibited or illegal content, submit {link}

Ticket sales have ended

LINKED: Breathing & Postural Control-Part 2

More events from Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley

Discover more events from Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley, from Health to other experiences you might love.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Villa Park and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.

Ticket sales have ended

LINKED: Breathing & Postural Control-Part 2

More events from Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley

Discover more events from Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley, from Health to other experiences you might love.

More Health events

Browse more Health events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Villa Park and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.