About the course

This course provides rehabilitation professionals with a comprehensive understanding of breathwork as a powerful clinical tool for improving patient outcomes. Participants will explore the science of breathing, learn practical assessment techniques, and develop strategies for integrating diaphragmatic breathing, paced breathing, and autonomic nervous system regulation into rehabilitation programs. Special emphasis is placed on using Spinefitter as a rehabilitation tool to facilitate thoracic mobility, postural awareness, rib cage expansion, relaxation, and improved breathing mechanics. Through a combination of evidence-based principles and hands-on applications, clinicians will learn how to leverage breathwork and Spinefitter interventions to reduce stress, improve movement quality, enhance recovery, and support long-term patient self-management across a variety of orthopedic, neurological, and performance populations.

Curriculum

4 Chapters · 24 Lessons

  1. 1
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      How to use this course

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      Before we begin...

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      OBJECTIVES MODULE 1

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      Introduction to the SPINEFITTER

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      Get to know your SPINEFITTER

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      SPINEFITTER - Product Introduction

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      Test Your Learning From Module 1

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      OBJECTIVES MODULE 2

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      Spinal Structure and Myofascial Issues

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      Understanding the Structure of the Spine

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      Spine Anatomy Reading

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      Trigger point Use of SPINEFITTER

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      Myofascial Release/ Myofascial Trigger Point Readings

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      SPINEFITTER Shoulder and Neck Relaxation

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      SPINEFITTER Lower Back Relaxation

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      Test your learning

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      OBJECTIVES MODULE 3

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      Overview Mobilization

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      SPINEFITTER Research Poster

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      SPINEFITTER Shoulder Mobilization

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      SPINEFITTER Mobilization of Upper Back

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      SPINEFITTER Mobilization of Pelvis

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      Mobilization Readings

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      Test Your Learning

Continuing Education Information

Structure & Function Education is a licensed CE sponsor of physical therapy continuing education by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR # 216.010569), is an approved provider of the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision - Physical Therapy (# 50-61779) and an accredited provider of the Texas Physical Therapy Association. (This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider 2606064TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas.) Other direct approvals by physical therapy state boards and APTA chapters are noted on the left side of this certificate. Additionally, courses approved by other state boards and APTA Chapters are likely to be accepted for licensure credit in other jurisdictions based on the regulations noted in the left side of this certificate. Please reach out to your state licensing board to confirm. Structure & Function Education (BOC AP #P10069) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for Category A CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program. Structure & Function Education is recognized by the PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards to offer continuing education for Chiropractors. This program is eligible for CE Hours for providers in states that accept PACE. If you have any questions about CEU approval for this course, please inquire with [email protected].