Chaitow's Breathing Pattern Disorders

Fully updated throughout, Chaitow's Breathing Pattern Disorders, third edition, is a comprehensive guide designed for practitioners to recognise, assess, and address Breathing Pattern Disorders and Dysfunctional Breathing (BPD/DB). Reorganised for clarity, it features dedicated sections on multidisciplinary assessment, evidence-based treatment strategies, and practical self-help resources to restore optimal breathing function. Series editor Sasha Chaitow reconvenes an international team of experts and new contributors to enhance and expand this bestselling book. Accompanied by 25 instructional videos featuring Leon Chaitow demonstrating key techniques, this book is an essential resource for clinical practice across professions. Unique in its focus and scope, this edition clarifies BPD/DB terminology, integrates the latest research, and explores the physiological, psychological, structural, and biochemical contributing factors. Guiding the practitioner in a range of clinical settings, it includes practical tips and techniques to support normal functionality. Restructured content with a robust evidence base, multidisciplinary assessment, and therapeutic protocolsAn increased emphasis on whole-person healthcare, self-efficacy support, and interoceptive awarenessA new focus on post-COVID breathing dysfunctionA new section on womenâs healthAn updated, photocopiable self-help sectionCase studies and hands-on clinical protocolsAn eBook version included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud