Specific developmental and structural issues of the rib cage and relationships to postural control, movement, oral-motor function and respiration are presented. Treatment strategies for mobilizing the rib cage and elongating the chest wall to influence postural stability that supports oral-motor function are demonstrated.
1. Identify significant anatomical/kinesiological characteristics of the typical rib cage, including oral-motor, and respiratory musculature function
2. Identify developmental characteristics of the rib cage and its influence on other developmental processes.
3. Describe facilitation techniques for improving rib cage function
4. Describe treatment strategies for improving rib cage function.
Level I Introductory/no prerequisites required.
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9.0 hrs Intervention
3.0 hrs Typical Development
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