Breathing Pattern Classification (3 Patterns)
Setup
Client in three positions: (1) hook-lying with knees bent, (2) seated upright, (3) standing. Observe from anterior and lateral views. Camera at torso height.
Cueing
Step 1 (Hook-lying): Instruct 'Breathe normally through your nose. Do not change your breathing.' Observe 10 breath cycles. Note: where expansion occurs (chest vs belly vs lateral ribs), breathing rate, pauses between phases. Step 2 (Seated): Same observation. Step 3 (Standing): Same observation. Classify into one of three patterns: (A) Apical/chest-dominant, (B) Belly-dominant/paradoxical, (C) Lateral-costal (360-degree expansion). Note any position-dependent changes.
Measurement
Pattern select: apical-dominant / belly-dominant / lateral-costal / mixed-position-dependent. Record breathing rate per minute. Note: accessory muscle activation (SCM, scalenes, upper trap), mouth breathing, audible breathing, breath-hold intolerance. Correlate with infrasternal angle and ZOA findings.
Modality
FAQ
What muscles does Breathing Pattern Classification (3 Patterns) work?
Breathing Pattern Classification (3 Patterns) primarily targets the Full Body. It is classified as a professional-level assessment test.
How do you perform Breathing Pattern Classification (3 Patterns) correctly?
Client in three positions: (1) hook-lying with knees bent, (2) seated upright, (3) standing. Observe from anterior and lateral views. Camera at torso height. Step 1 (Hook-lying): Instruct 'Breathe normally through your nose. Do not change your breathing.' Observe 10 breath cycles. Note: where expansion occurs (chest vs belly vs lateral ribs), breathing rate, pauses between phases. Step 2 (Seated): Same observation. Step 3 (Standing): Same observation. Classify into one of three patterns: (A) Apical/chest-dominant, (B) Belly-dominant/paradoxical, (C) Lateral-costal (360-degree expansion). Note any position-dependent changes.
What equipment is needed for Breathing Pattern Classification (3 Patterns)?
Breathing Pattern Classification (3 Patterns) requires Assessment Kit. It is categorized as a Pattern Analysis assessment test.
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