Gain deeper perspectives on issues such as…..
- How the vagus and sympathetic nervous system affect nasal breathing
- How the nose connects with the brain and breathing control
- How to use neuroplasticity to train nasal and upper airway function
- What are the sinuses and how can we keep them healthy
- Cranial nerve perspectives – functional nasal and upper airway rehabilitation
Learn the techniques for applying Dr Courtney’s ‘Functional Nasal Breathing Rehabilitation Protocol’. Recently published in the IOJM [1], the FNBR Protocol is a comprehensive yet a simple approach that improves multiple aspects of nasal function.
Results from this study show that this protocol is effective and well received by patients because it makes sense, is enjoyable, easy to practice and is effective.
Additionally, learn about the Integrative Breathing Therapy (IBT) system’s theoretic approach and breathing based techniques to rehabilitate the nervous system’s control of the tongue and upper airway.
IBT is a person centred approach to airway optimisation and breathing training that is individualised, comprehensive and multidimensional.
Integrative Breathing Therapy treats breathing as a system made up of functionally and neurologically linked parts such as the nose, upper airway, thorax and diaphragm. It recognises that breathing has many primary and secondary functions with the potential to heal via a range of mechanisms.
Join us and become part of the network of trained professionals who can apply the comprehensive and science based Integrative Breathing Therapy models and techniques to really help individuals improve their breathing and overall well-being.
Key Learning Objectives
- Theoretic principles and clinical tools of Integrative Breathing Therapy
- Understand the practical importance of functional and neurological links between the upper airway (nose and throat disorders) and dysfunctional breathing
- Understand nasal, tongue and upper airway dysfunctions from a breathing systems perspective
- Learn IBT approaches and techniques to improving nasal and upper airway function
Target Audience
Speech and language pathologists, orofacial myofunctional therapists, physical therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, integrative medicine practitioners, Buteyko practitioners and naturopaths.
Rosalba Courtney’s Functional Nasal Breathing Rehabilitation article –
1. Courtney, R., et al., Functional nasal breathing rehabilitation: effectiveness and feasibility of an online integrative breathing therapy protocol. International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy 2022. 48(1): p. 1-14.
