OVERVIEW

# 352 Handling the Rib Cage for Improved Respiratory Coordination in Function is organized by MotivationsCEU and will be held from Sep 18 - 19, 2026.

Description:
This 2-day workshop has been designed for speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists who need greater experience in focusing on rib cage activity and its influence on postural control and respiratory, general movement, and oral-pharyngeal function in terms of the evaluation and treatment services they provide. Significant anatomical/kinesiological and developmental characteristics of typical rib cage alignment and activity will be reviewed. Atypical rib cage activity in infants and young children with neuromuscular involvement will be discussed. Treatment strategies directed toward improving rib cage and respiratory musculature activity will be explored through group movement lab sessions and audiovisual presentations.

Objectives:
At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to:

Identify significant anatomical and kinesiological characteristics of typical and atypical rib cage activity and alignment.
Examine and compare significant developmental characteristics of typical and atypical rib cage activity and their influence on postural control, respiratory function, general movement, and oral pharyngeal function.
Formulate treatment strategies to improve rib cage alignment and respiratory coordination during functional play for infants and young children with neuromuscular involvement

KEY DATES

18 Jun, 2026

Registrations Open

18 Sep, 2026

Event Start Date

19 Sep, 2026

Event End Date

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

This is a 14-hour course equivalent to 1.4 CEUs. Motivations Inc is an approved provider by The Texas Chapter of the APTA. We follow the PT licensing Board guidelines in the states in which the course is held. PT CEU’s: Motivations Inc is an approved provider of Physical Therapy continuing education by these professional bodies: Texas Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, ILDPR- Illinois Department of Professional Regulation Approved PT CE Sponsor, NY- New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions.

Physical Therapy Board of California. Many state boards recognize these for pre-approval purposes. Contact us if you would like verification of a state. ASHA: This Live or Self-study course is offered for up to 1.4 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Professional area). Successful completion will be measured by attendee participation and instructor observation of lab practice assignments.

Motivations Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 12499. This Onsite or Distance Learning-Interactive or Distance Learning-Independent activity is offered at 1.4 CEUs, Intermediate Level, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery/Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEU’s does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

14 Hours

14 CEU’s

SPEAKERS

Rona Alexander

PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, C/NDTSpeech Language Pathology

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physical TherapistsOccupational TherapistsSpeech-Language Pathologists

SPECIALITIES

Speech Language PathologyPhysical TherapyOccupational Therapy

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

Cancellation Policy: Motivations, Inc. reserves the right to discontinue or reschedule a course from our listing of options. Should you have already registered, you will receive a full refund. Participants may receive a full refund when requesting cancellation 24 hours prior to the the webinar. After that time, a credit for a future Motivations event may be awarded.

Course Transfers:
Registrants may transfer to another course at any time without penalty.