Breathing

the diaphragm provides ____ % of inhalation force

70-80

3 functions of core stability

posture, respiratory, sphinctor (digestive)

____ ____ ____ uses breathing as a foundation for all other movements

dynamic neuromuscular stabilization

____ % of waste is eliminated just by breathing

70

a sneeze propels particles at the rate of ___ mph

10

avg person breathes ____ pints of air every min

13

If breathing is not ____, no other ___ pattern can be

normalized, motor

The way you breathe determines the way you ____

move

describe what occurs during the breathe and hold test

indirect measure of breathlessness, hyperventilation and breathing drive

describe what occurs during the function lung screen

evaluates signs of asthma and COPD

describe what occurs during the evaluating breathing pattern

Tests used to assess diaphragm and general muscle co-ordination at rest and challenge

describe what occurs during the capnometry and oximetry

measures CO2 & O2 levels at rest and challenge

describe what occurs during the HR variability assessment

how breathing interacts with circulatory sys and Autonomic Nervous system

describe what occurs during the airway screen

adequacy and function of tongue, throat, and nose

describe what occurs during the nijmegen questionnaire

hyperventilation screening tool

describe poor posture

forward head, thoracic rounding, anterior pelvic tilting, poor gluteal activation, anterior shoulder shifting, abdominal dysfunction

describe correct posture

neutral neck, thoracic engagement, pelvic base intact, balanced shoulders, naval retraction

list 5 breathing exercises

HiLo test, quiet nasal diaphragm breathing, 90/90 balloon blow, runner balloon blow, runner’s touch and chop and lifts