| Description |
1 online resource (xx, 299 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Machine generated contents note: 1.What are breathing pattern disorders? / Chris Gilbert -- 2.1.Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization: developmental kinesiology: breathing stereotypes and postural-locomotion function / Petr Bitnar -- 2.2.The structure and function of breathing / Chris Gilbert -- 2.3.Nasal influences on breathing / Jim Bartley -- 3.Patterns of breathing dysfunction in hyperventilation and breathing pattern disorders / Dinah Bradley -- 4.Biochemical aspects of breathing / Chris Gilbert -- 5.Interaction of psychological and emotional variables with breathing dysfunction / Chris Gilbert -- 6.1.Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization: assessment methods / Petr Bitnar -- 6.2.Osteopathic assessment of structural changes related to BPD / Leon Chaitow -- 6.3.Physiotherapy assessment approaches / Dinah Bradley -- 6.4.Psychological assessment of breathing problems / Chris Gilbert -- 6.5.Questionnaires and manual methods for assessing breathing dysfunction / Jan van Dixhoorn |
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Note continued: 6.6.Capnography assessment / Laurie McLaughlin -- 7.1a.Indirect approaches to breathing regulation / Jan van Dixhoorn -- 7.1b.Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization: treatment methods / Petr Bitnar -- 7.2.Osteopathic treatment of thoracic and respiratory dysfunction / Leon Chaitow -- 7.3.Physiotherapy in rehabilitation of breathing pattern disorders / Dinah Bradley -- 7.4.Psychological training and treatment of breathing problems / Chris Gilbert -- 7.5.Speech and singing / Eva Au Zveglic -- 7.6.Breathing pattern disorders and the athlete / Tania Clifton-Smith -- 7.7.Capnography in treatment of BPD / Laurie McLaughlin -- 8.1.Breathing patterns in longstanding pain disorders: a somatocognitive approach to evaluation and therapy / Tor S. Haugstad -- 8.2.Buteyko breathing method / Rosalba Courtney -- 8.3.Feldenkrais® and breathing / John C. Hannon -- 8.4.Pilates in the rehabilitation of breathing disorders / Suzanne Scott |
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Note continued: 8.5.Tai chi, Qigong and breathing / Aileen Chan -- 8.6.A review of the use of yoga in breathing disorders / Nilkamal Singh -- 9.Self-help approaches / Chris Gilbert |
| Summary |
This book is intended to help practitioners understand the causes and effects of disordered breathing and to provide strategies and protocols to help restore normal function. Fully updated throughout, this volume has been completely revised to guide the practitioner in the recognition of breathing pattern disorders and presents the latest research findings relating to the condition including a range of completely new techniques - many from an international perspective - to help restore and maintain normal functionality. Video clips on an associated website presents practical examples of the breathing techniques discussed in the book. Carefully prepared by a global team of renowned experts under the guidance of Leon Chaitow Focuses on practical, validated, and clinically relevant information Abundant use of pull-out boxes, line artwork, photographs and tables facilitates ease of understanding Contains clinical cases to ensure full comprehension of the topics explored Suitable for physiotherapists, manual therapists, physical therapists, osteopaths, osteopathic physicians and chiropractors, massage therapists, Pilates and yoga teachers & therapists, Tai chi and Feldenkrais practitioners, athletic coaches and voice-coaches |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
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English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Breathing exercises -- Therapeutic use.
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Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Diagnosis
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Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Treatment
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Respiration.
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Respiration -- Regulation.
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Breathing exercises.
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Respiratory Tract Diseases -- diagnosis
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Respiratory Tract Diseases -- therapy
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Breathing Exercises
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Diagnostic Techniques, Respiratory System
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Respiration
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Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
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MEDICAL -- Physiology.
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Human Anatomy & Physiology.
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Breathing exercises
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Breathing exercises -- Therapeutic use
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Respiration
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Respiration -- Regulation
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Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Diagnosis
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Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Treatment
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic book
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Gilbert, Christopher (Psychologist), author.
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Bradley, Dinah, author.
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| ISBN |
9780702054273 |
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0702054275 |
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9780702049804 |
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0702049808 |
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