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This episode explores the critical role of breathing in health, recovery, and performance, featuring Steven Zwerink, a breathing physiologist. Discover how dysfunctional breathing impacts the body, the importance of CO2 over oxygen, and practical techniques for physiotherapists to incorporate breathing exercises into their practice.
Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction to breathing in physiotherapy
00:01:17 Steven Zwerink’s accident and recovery journey
00:07:57 Sponsor: Physiotutors membership and learning platform
00:09:04 Dysfunctional breathing, CO2, and nasal vs mouth breathing
00:16:38 Why nasal breathing can feel difficult
00:20:26 Early-life habits, jaw development, and airway problems
00:24:38 Sponsor: Physiotutors courses
00:25:39 Why breathing matters in everyday physio practice
00:31:45 How to assess when breathing is part of the problem
00:36:05 Three practical breathing techniques for therapists
00:42:26 Box breathing dosage and workplace applications
00:46:23 Advanced breath control and prolonged exhale training
00:50:55 Coherent breathing and nervous system regulation
00:50:54 Sponsor: WriteUp practice management software
00:52:30 When breathing is complementary vs primary treatment
00:56:46 Sleep-disordered breathing, recovery, and injury risk
00:59:14 Clinical case: post-COVID recovery with breathing work
01:01:34 Mistakes to avoid when adding breathwork to physio
01:04:20 Key myth, nervous system regulation, and therapist takeaways
01:06:13 Diaphragm, psoas, and overlooked physical links
01:08:11 Where to find Steven and final outro
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This is not medical advice! The content is intended to be educational only for health professionals and students. If you are a patient, seek care of a health care professional.