Multidisciplinary Approaches to Breathing Pattern Disorders

Christopher Gilbert, PhD (Assistant Professor, Social Sciences and Human Services Department, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, New Jersey, USA)

ISBN 10: 0443070539 / ISBN 13: 9780443070532

Editore: Elsevier Health Sciences, United Kingdom, London, 2002

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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. Written by an international team of highly experienced clinicians in the field Addresses all the most effective aspects of therapy - physiotherapy, psychotherapy, osteopathy Includes an introduction to the understanding of the mechanics, physiology and biochemistry of normal breathing Includes self-help measures with charts and workbook material which may be photocopied for using with the patients. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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• Titolo: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Breathing Pattern Disorders
• Editore: Elsevier Health Sciences, United Kingdom, London
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0443070539
• ISBN 13: 9780443070532
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: Very Good
• Peso: 581 grammi

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Riassunto

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.

Informazioni sull?autore

Leon Chaitow ND DO is an internationally known and respected osteopathic and naturopathic practitioner and teacher of soft tissue manipulation methods of treatment. He is author of over 60 books, including a series on Advanced Soft Tissue Manipulation (Muscle Energy Techniques, Positional Release Techniques, Modern Neuromuscular Techniques) and also Palpation Skills; Cranial
Manipulation: Theory and Practice; Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Practitioner's Guide to Treatment, and many more. He is editor of the peer reviewed Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, that offers a multidisciplinary perspective on physical methods of patient care. Leon Chaitow was for many years senior lecturer on the Therapeutic Bodywork degree courses which he helped to design at the School of Integrated Health, University of Westminster, London, where is he now an Honorary Fellow. He continues to teach and practice part-time in London, when not in Corfu, Greece where he focuses on his writing.