The Diaphragm: Understanding the Key Role in Core Stabilization and Optimal Movement

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Erin McGuire, PT, OCS Related seminars and products

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Erin McGuire, PT, OCS, graduated from California State University, Northridge in 1995 with a degree in Physical Therapy. The first seven years of her career were spent in a hospital-based physical therapy department where she was exposed to a large and diverse patient population. The background and experience she gained from working at the hospital enabled her to become a board-certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy in 2002.

After four years of studying and practicing DNS, Erin became one of the first internationally certified DNS practitioners in 2009.

Having competed at the NCAA level of softball in college, as well as having a lifetime interest in sports, she wanted to focus her practice on treating the orthopedic and sport rehabilitation population. In 2000, she made the decision to open her own practice, Back in Balance Physical Therapy in Los Angeles, California.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Erin McGuire is the owner and lead physical therapist of Back in Balance Physical Therapy, and she is the creator of core360 belt products. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Erin McGuire has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Objectives

1. Evaluate the 3 functions and the role respiration plays in stabilization and movement.
2. Distinguish ideal vs compensatory respiratory and postural stabilization patterns.
3. Perform basic assessment of respiration, postural stabilization and concurrent respiration and postural stabilization function.

Outline

• Diaphragm: core anatomy and 3 functions
• Respiration: basic description & mechanics
• Postural Stabilization: basic description & mechanics
• Concurrent respiration and postural function
• Consequences of poor core activation

• Picking up on subtle compensatory strategies
• Common areas where we tend to see insufficiency
• Respiration: 3 levels (lower ribs, waist and lower abdomen)
• Common compensatory strategies with respiration
• Postural stabilization: 3 levels (lower ribs, waist and lower abdomen)
• Common compensatory strategies with postural stabilization
• Sitting diaphragm assessment (respiration, postural function, concurrent)
• Supine diaphragm assessment (respiration, postural function, concurrent)
• Variations in higher positions

Target Audience

• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapy Assistants
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Athletic Trainers
• Massage Therapists
• Chiropractors