Scott Symonds Physiotherapy
234 Front Street East M5A 1G1 Toronto, ON, Canada

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BREATHING DYSFUNCTION PART I. Changes in pulse rate during an inhale and exhale are very good indicators of your breathing quality as heart rate is directly tied to respiration rate. A normal response is for your pulse rate to INCREASE during INHALE, and DECREASE during EXHALE.... Feel this for yourself. Find your radial pulse on your wrist (see photo above). Feel for a few seconds to get a sense of the pulse rhythm. Continue holding and take a slow deep inhale, noting changes, followed by a slow exhale, noting changes. Once again, a normal response is a slight increase on inhale, followed by a decrease on the exhale. If your pulse stays high during exhale, this is a good indicator that you are not breathing well. Why? Energy efficiency is increased by lowering heart rate during exhalation, as unnecessary heart beats are inhibited during periods of lower oxygenated blood. . . . . DISCLAIMER: The information and exercises shown are for education and demonstration only. They are not intended as medical advice or prescription. Always check with a rehabilitation or medical expert first before trying anything shown or discussed in this post to ensure that it is right and/or safe for you. . . . #breathing #breathingdysfunction #diaphgrambreathing #diaphgramaticbreathing #physiotherapie #trythis #torontophysio #rehabexercises #breathingexercises #breathingtechniques #gerd #raynauds #neckpain #midbackpain #physiotherapy #breatheinbreatheout #breathedeep @ Upper Beach Health & Wellness

ABOUT ME Name: Scott Symonds.... Hometown: Chippawa, ON (Small town just outside Niagara Falls, ON). School: University of Toronto (MSc in Physical Therapy). What I wanted to be when I was younger: Professional athlete. What I ended up being: Physical Therapist. Favourite Sports: Basketball, golf, tennis. My passion: Inspiring & helping others to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. My interests: Business, philosophy, investing, psychology. Favourite travel destinations (so far): Thailand, Myanmar. Treatment philosophy: Evidence-based with a strong appreciation of Eastern Medicine principles/beliefs. Strongest beliefs: Law of attraction; You get out what you put in. Favourite quote: Easy decisions, hard life; Hard decisions, easy life. Want to know more? COMMENT below. @ Toronto, Ontario