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Following this 2-day intensive you should have:
  • An understanding of the widespread influences of
    unbalanced breathing patterns on physical and emotional
    health in general, and the musculoskeletal system in
    particular, based on current clinical and research evidence
  • An understanding of the connection between unbalanced
    breathing and changes involving circulatory, neurological,
    psychological and metabolic processes, based on clinical and
    research evidence  
  • An awareness of the connection between BPD and pelvic
    floor (and sacro-iliac) dysfunction
  • The ability to recognise signs and symptoms of functional
    breathing pattern disorders.
  • The ability to utilise a validated instrument (Nijmegen
    questionnaire) in assessing BPD
  • An awareness of a variety of evidence based, clinically
    useful, approaches to breathing rehabilitation, including the
    use of appropriate soft tissue and articular mobilisation
    methods.
  • An increased ability to explain to clients the value of
    regularly applied rehabilitation (breathing exercises and
    mobilisation methods) in the management of breathing
    pattern disorders
  • Greater awareness of various complementary approaches to
    rehabilitation of respiratory function – including nutritional.
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ASCT Presents: Advanced* Bodywork Series
Breathing Pattern Disorders (BPD)
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Dr Leon Chaitow is a practicing
naturopath, osteopath, and
acupuncturist, with over forty
years clinical experience. He
practices privately in the UK as
well as in an NHS setting (at
Marylebone Health Centre,
London).

Leon is a Senior Lecturer for
the University of Westminster's
Complementary Health
courses. He also lectures
widely in the USA, Australia,
and Europe on both bodywork
and general health topics from
integrated naturopathic &
osteopathic perspectives (with
fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue
syndrome and breathing
dysfunctions being his current
primary focus), mainly to GPs,
physiotherapists, osteopaths,
chiropractors and massage
therapists.

Leon is the author of more than
65 books, particularly focusing
on aspects of osteopathy, soft
tissue manipulation and
neuromuscular techniques. He
is the Editor in Chief of the
Journal of Bodywork and
Movement Therapies.

For further information about
Dr Chaitow visit his website.
This is a 2-day intensive course which will explain the presentation
and symptoms of, as well as rehabilitation strategies for, the wide-
spread habit (mainly affecting females) of unbalanced respiration
(Breathing Pattern Disorder - BPD).  

New evidence will be offered linking BPD with disturbed autonomic
balance, musculoskeletal and circulatory function, affecting pain
thresholds, motor control, core stability and balance, as well as
emotional lability.
£255
15/16th Oct 2011
9am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday
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Tel: +44 (0) 7908 596673
Email:  admin@activetherapyschool.co.uk
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Workshop
An Integrated Manual & Complementary Approach to the
Management and Rehabilitation of BPD
The Active School of Complementary Therapy
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* PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is designed for the
advanced practitioner. Workshop schedule/topics
and references are listed below.
Investment:
Dates:
Times:
Bookings:
Contact:
Loughborough: next dates TBA
demonstration)
available),  plus evaluation of accessory respiratory muscles and myofascial changes, ribs and other thoracic structures. (lecture, demonstration + class
interaction working in small groups)
  1. Biomechanical rehabilitation methods – description and demonstration of soft tissue manipulation methods, using a combination of muscle energy
    techniques and positional release methods, combined with rehabilitation protocols. (demonstration + class interaction working in small groups)
  2. Thoracic cage mobilisation methods - using validated osteopathic methods (demonstration + class interaction working in small groups)
  3. Rehabilitation exercises : pursed lip breathing, anti-arousal breathing, Brugger’s methods etc. (practical demonstrations using volunteers + class
    practice of self-application of methods)
  4. Nutritional strategies – for example in situations where low blood sugar levels exacerbate BPD
  5. Review and questions

REFERENCES:
  • Chaitow L, Bradley D, Gilbert (2002) Multidisciplinary Approaches to Breathing Pattern Disorders. Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh
  • Chaitow L (2004) Breathing pattern disorders, motor control, and low back pain Journal of Osteopathic Medicine 7 (1): 34-41
Dr Leon Chaitow