Research has shown the intricate relationship between respiration and the other systems of our body. From posture to illness, the quality of our breathing can be affected by a variety of factors, potentially leading to nonoptimal patterning in our bodies. Through this video course, discover how massage therapy can improve respiration quality, positively affecting therapeutic outcomes and the functioning of our body’s systems.
When you finish this course, you will be able to:
- Use assessments of posture, ROM and movement
- Identify signs of poor breathing strategies
- Explain the roles of primary and accessory muscles of respiration
- Discuss research as it pertains the importance of optimal breathing
- Explain the importance of improving breathing efficiency for health and well-being
Jenice Mattek is an author, educator, and practitioner with nearly 30 years of experience. She has taught the importance of post-surgery massage and the impact of improving breath quality to increase functional outcomes to audiences worldwide. Jenice is also the co-creator of the Integrative Movement System where she helps individuals move beyond the pain that surgical procedures cause.
Course Expiration
Please note that you must complete each AMTA online learning course and pass the exam one year from the date of purchase. If you do not complete the course and pass the exam within one year, you will be required to re-purchase the course.
Online courses expire one year from the date of purchase. When a course expires, you will no longer have access to the course materials and will be required to re-purchase the course.
Course Approval Code(s)
LCEU0004625
Copyright
This course contains information that is proprietary. None of the material contained within this course may be used without the express written permission
of AMTA unless otherwise indicated in the course. As a reminder, before practicing any new modalities or techniques, check with your state’s massage therapy
regulatory authority to ensure they are within the state’s defined scope of practice for massage therapy.
Refunds
Online courses are non-refundable. AMTA will not cover fees incurred from duplicate payments, insufficient funds, stopped payments or credit/debit cards over
credit limits.