If you can’t breathe, you can’t function: Integrating Cardiopulmonary and Postural control Strategies in Pediatric and Adult Populations – Full 4 day course

Presenter: Mary Massery, PT, DPT, DS

Date

7-10 March 2019

Cost

PSIG $1093.00 (to receive the PSIG member price, please use the discount code provided).
PNZ (but not PSIG) $1310.00
Non- PNZ $1640.00

Time

08:00am (registration opens) for a 8-30am start.
5:30pm finish (finish at 3pm on the final day).

Dietary Requirements

Please ensure your dietary requirements are updated here.

Day 1- 4 – Full Course Event

The Paediatric Special Interest Group, of Physiotherapy New Zealand, are delighted to be hosting Dr Mary Massery in Auckland in 2019 for this 4 day inspirational course. Please refer to the full course schedule for more information.

Clinically, Mary is known for her multi-system approach to analyzing motor dysfunction; recognizing the interactions between the cardiovascular-pulmonary, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, integumentary and internal organ systems, and determining which system is the primary deterrent to optimal motor function and which system is likely a consequence of those interactions. This is the primary message of her continuing education courses and why her courses appeal to all professionals working with adults and children – not just physiotherapists - as she says “if you can’t breathe, you can’t function!”

Dr. Massery received her BSc in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University in 1977, her DPT from the University of the Pacific in 2004 and her DSc from Rocky Mountain University in 2011. Her publications and interests focus on linking motor behaviours to breathing and/or postural mechanics in both paediatric and adult patient populations. Dr. Massery has been invited to give over 800 professional presentations in 49 US states, 9 Canadian provinces, and 13 countries worldwide.

For more information on Mary check out her website http://www.masserypt.com/ and see the course schedule for details of the day

At the conclusion of the course participants should be able to:

1. Describe how trunk pressures link breathing and postural control using the Soda Pop Can Model.
2. Describe the multiple, simultaneous roles of the diaphragm as related to breathing, postural control, gastroesophageal reflux, constipation, and venous return.
3. Demonstrate the role of the vocal folds in normal postural stability responses (balance) and make the case for using speaking valves for patients with tracheostomies.
4. Contrast normal infant chest wall development to those with impaired breathing mechanics.
5. Position patients for optimal physiological and biomechanical support of breathing with simple equipment (towels, pillows, etc.).
6. Use a ventilatory strategy algorithm presented in class to optimally match breathing with movements from bed mobility to athletic endeavors.
7. Perform a multi-system (physical and physiologic) evaluation of motor impairments.
8. Identify the variations of “normal” breathing patterns and discuss the efficiencies/inefficiencies for individual patient conditions.
9. Evaluate need for, and demonstrate, appropriate neuromotor retraining techniques for patients with ineffective breathing/postural control strategies (health or participation deficits).
10. Participate in live patient demonstrations (if available) and suggest possible evaluation and treatment ideas based on the course material.
11. Design a targeted airway clearance program using the principles of mobilization, expectoration and oral management.
12. Demonstrate airway clearance techniques, with a heavy emphasis on manual assistive cough techniques, and apply an airway clearance algorithm to specific patients.
13. Identify thoracic cage/spine restrictions as they pertain to breathing mechanics and postural control (a very brief introduction to musculoskeletal issues).
14. Evaluate need for, and demonstrate, neuromotor retraining techniques to improve breath support for voicing and eccentric trunk control.
15. Suggest means for incorporating the course material into therapy activities in your clinical setting immediately.

For more information on the event please email the PSIG organising committee on marymassery2019auckland@gmail.com

Terms and Conditions

• Registration is secured on receipt of payment and completion of the registration document
• Early bird rate applies until the Friday 7 December 2018 – after which time all registration costs will increase by 15%
• Registrations close on the Friday 1 March 2018 – or when all tickets are sold
• A cancellation fee of $40 applies to all applicants
• A full refund (minus the cancellation fee) will be given up until the close of the early bird date (Friday 7 December 2018)
• Cancellations received after the Friday 7 December 2018 will receive a 50% refund to their course fees
• Unfortunately no refunds can be offered after the Thursday 7 February 2019 - unless we have a waitlist of attendees that can take up the place