Lesson 5: Diagnosis and therapy of diaphragm function disorders in patents with obesity

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In this lesson, you will learn manual assessment of the breathing pattern, explore the most common diaphragm dysfunctions, and acquire techniques aimed at eliminating these dysfunctions.

Field of physiotherapy – Geriatrics, neurology, orthopaedics, sports traumatology

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Introduction 5 Topics

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A goal leading to improving motion analysis and therapy

A goal leading to improving communication with the patient, cross-cultural aspect

Intended effects leading to the improvement of movement analysis and therapy

Intended effects leading to improving communication with the patient

Recommendations (what would be good to revise before working through the lesson)

Theoretical content 3 Topics

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Reading material on improving movement analysis and therapy

Reading material on improving patient communication

Cross-cultural aspect

Video content 12 Topics

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VIDEO: Introduction

VIDEO # 01. Palpation of anatomical bony landmarks necessary for locating the lung and diaphragm area

VIDEO # 02. Determining the boundary between the chest and abdominal transition in the supine position

VIDEO # 03. Assessment of respiratory movement at the neck/chest transition in the sagittal plane in a seated position

VIDEO # 04. Assessment of respiratory movement between the chest and abdominal cavity in a seated position

VIDEO # 05. Assessment of respiratory movement of the 11th and 12th ribs in a seated position

VIDEO # 06. Assessment of respiratory movement and diaphragm relaxation in a supine position

VIDEO # 07. Relaxation of one dome of the diaphragm in a supine position

VIDEO # 08. Assessment of respiratory movement and diaphragm relaxation in a supine position (3)

VIDEO # 09. Relaxation of one dome of the diaphragm in a side-lying position

VIDEO # 10 Relaxation of the lower areas of the chest and diaphragm according to Rousse

Video materials on improving communication with patients, cross-cultural aspect (abstract).

Practice content 3 Topics

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Self-analysis materials (e.g., photos, charts, study reports to interpret, questions to think about etc.)

Comments on the ergonomics of the physiotherapist’s work and suggestions on cooperation with other members of the therapeutic team and people from the patient’s close environment (family, friends)

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L5: Physiotherapy and Intercultural Communication Quiz