We are excited to announce that Dr. Mary Massery, PT, DPT, DSc will be speakers at the IAOM 2025 Convention: Summit for Elevated Myofunctional Health! Scheduled for Friday, September 26th, 2025, Dr. Massery’s presentation, titled “Linked through Pressure: Breathing, Posture and a Whole Lot More!”, promises to offer invaluable insights into the intricate relationship between breathing mechanics and postural stability.
Dr. Mary Massery holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University, a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of the Pacific, and a Doctor of Science from Rocky Mountain University. With over 1,000 professional presentations delivered in all 50 states and 18 countries, she is a leading authority in linking motor behaviors to breathing and postural mechanics. Her pioneering research on managing trunk pressures has transformed the way practitioners approach core stabilization.
What to Expect from Her Presentation
In her engaging session, Dr. Massery will explore how breathing is linked to various physiological functions through the control of trunk pressures, including: ● Balance
- Venous return
- Gastrointestinal motility and reflux
This topic is relevant for every discipline that works with clients experiencing breathing issues, not limited to those with lung disease. Dr. Massery will demonstrate simple exercises and positioning strategies that can be utilized by any professional to improve breathing. Takeaways from Dr. Massery’s Session
- Linking Trunk Pressures to Breathing and Postural Control using the Soda Pop Can Model.
- Demonstration of Vocal Folds in Normal Postural Stability.
- Understanding the Diaphragm’s Multiple Roles related to breathing, postural control, gastroesophageal reflux, and more.
- Hands-On Interventions for optimizing breathing mechanics. 5. Exercises to Improve Voicing and Postural Stability.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Dr. Massery and enhance your practice!
The IAOM 2025 Convention will be held at the Radisson Hotel Downtown, Salt Lake City, Utah, from September 26th to 28th, 2025.
Register now at www.iaom.com/convention to secure your spot and join us for this transformative event!
