Posture & Sleep Disordered Breathing: Does this affect behavior in children?

Dr. Steven Weiniger

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Posture & Sleep-Disordered Breathing: How does this impact behavioral problems in children?

A recent study says, “Children with sleep disordered breathing (SDB) are at significantly increased risk of behavioral problems, including hyperactivity, attention problems, aggressiveness, and reduced social competency, results of a longitudinal study showed.”¹

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Hyperactivity is up dramatically– this week saw a report saying 20% of high school students are diagnosed as ADHD.

SO…my out-of-box CONJECTURE– Since posture affects breathing, is there a connection between posture degeneration, sleep breathing problem and behavioral issues?

1. Bankhead, Charles. “Sleep Disordered Breathing Takes Toll on Kids.” MedPage Today, April 1 2013. “http://www.medpagetoday.com/Pediatrics/GeneralPediatrics/38191?utm_content”

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Dr. Steven Weiniger

Internationally renowned posture expert, Dr. Steven Weiniger, has trained tens of thousands of practitioners to first rehab injuries and then keep patients moving well with StrongPosture® rehab protocols. He’ll show you how to add services, reduce drop-off, transition patients from rehab to wellness care, and grow word-of-mouth referrals - using effective, engaging protocols. Dr. Weiniger is the founder of the advanced posture specialist certification, Certified Posture Exercise Professional (CPEP®), setting the clinical standard for posture improvement and rehab protocols with clinicians worldwide. His expertise is featured extensively in media including ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and Global News.