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By
Leon Chaitow, ND, DO, Registered Osteopath and Naturopath, Honorary Fellow, School of Integrated Health, University of Westminster, London, UK
Dinah Bradley, DipPhys, NZRP, MNZSP, Private Consultant Respiratory Physiotherapist, Breathing Works, Auckland, New Zealand
Chris Gilbert, PhD, Assistant Professor, Social Sciences and Human Services Department, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ
Description
This authoritative, research-based book, written by a team of clinical experts, offers an introduction to the symptoms and causes of disordered
breathing as well as the strategies and protocols that can be used to correct and restore normal breathing. Multidisciplinary Approaches
to Breathing Pattern Disorders guides readers through a discussion of the current research that links disordered breathing patterns with
perceived pain levels, fatigue, stress and anxiety. Basic mechanics, physiology, and biochemistry of normal breathing are outlined to
lay a foundation for understanding causes and mechanics of disordered breathing. Self-help strategies with charts and workbook pages
that may be photocopied as handouts are designed to help patients overcome specific breathing problems.
Audience
Functional breathing pattern disorders (BPD - the extreme of which is hyperventilation) disturb the biochemistry of the body, often leading
to respiratory alkalosis. They are extremely common, mainly affecting women and frequently go unrecognized by clinicians. Research shows
that BPDs can be responsible for causing, or helping to maintain, a vast range of symptoms including muscular pain (particularly involving
the thorax and neck area), inefficient motor control, reduced core stability, tremors, and tetany, feelings of anxiety, easy fatiguability,
sleep disturbances, dysphagia, epigastric pain, IBS, parasthesia, palpitations, dizziness, disturbed vision, and a variety of circulatory
symptoms resulting from smooth muscle constriction. BPDs are easily tested for and - with patient cooperation - are commonly correctable
via a combination of manual therapy and breathing rehabilitation strategies.
Contents
The structure and function of breathing. Patterns of breathing dysfunction in hyperventilation syndrome. Biochemical influences on
breathing. Biomechanical influences on breathing. Interaction of psychological and emotional effects with breathing dysfunction. Osteopathic
assessment and treatment of thoracic and respiratory dysfunction. Physiotherapy breathing rehabilitation strategies. Self-regulation
of breathing. Other breathing issues. Self-help approaches: reducing shoulder movement during breathing.
| Bibliographic details |
Paperback, 288 pages, publication date: JAN-2002
ISBN-13: 978-0-443-07053-2
ISBN-10: 0-443-07053-9
Imprint: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
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Last update: 30 Nov 2009
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