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This isn’t a lecture, and there are no slides.

It’s 90 minutes of real conversation with Dr. Mary Massery, answering the questions therapists actually have about applying her work on breathing and postural control in everyday practice.

You’ll hear Mary discuss:

Age thresholds for bracing in different neuromuscular conditions
Early warning signs and clinical indicators you need to know
When to think about soft dynamic supports vs rigid bracing
Outcome measures that get family and team buy-in
Practical assessment strategies that guide your clinical application

This unscripted, practical session offers a look inside Mary’s clinical reasoning and problem-solving process.

Mary will explore:

How airway, reflux, continence, and posture connect
The relationship between breathing mechanics, postural control, and movement
How spinal deformities differ in neuromuscular scoliosis
Get the abdominal cut-out right - common mistakes and easy fixes
Assisted cough and airway clearance techniques
When to focus on energy conservation and supports
Addressing the "won't this weaken her muscles" objection, and why disuse concerns shouldn't block a brace a child actually needs
Questions submitted by therapists attending live from around the world

You will leave with:

a clearer understanding of how body systems interact in real kids
greater confidence interpreting breathing and postural presentations
practical ideas for integrating breath, posture, and movement
new strategies to try in your sessions immediately
a deeper appreciation for how interconnected these systems really are

And you'll walk away with a broader, more connected way of thinking that you can bring into clinic straight away.

Mary Massery, PT, DPT, DSc is a physical therapist from Chicago with more than 40 years of clinical practice, specialising in breathing and postural dysfunction.

Her doctoral research pioneered the concept of managing trunk pressures as a new way to visualise core stabilisation, and her publications and interests focus on linking motor behaviors to breathing and postural mechanics in both pediatric and adult populations.

She has presented over 1,000 lectures and courses linking motor behaviors to breathing and postural mechanics in all 50 US states and in 18 countries, and has received the American Physical Therapy Association's Florence Kendall Practice Award, its highest clinical honor, recognising outstanding and enduring contributions to the practice of physical therapy.

Mary is interested in helping therapists:

look at physiology first
ask why a child moves the way they do
connect breathing to posture, movement and function

She brings together breathing mechanics, postural control and core stabilisation in a way that helps therapists see the children in front of them more clearly and reason more confidently about what they observe.

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Is this a good fit if I'm new to Mary's work?
Yes! This is the perfect introduction. You'll love Mary's accessible, practical way of explaining postural control and how systems interact.
What if I can't attend live?
No worries. Everyone who registers gets full replay access - revisit anytime.
Can I submit questions in advance?
Yes. Once registered, you’ll be invited to send in your questions. If you're not able to attend live, your question will still be asked and you can catch the answer in the replay.
Is this suitable for newer clinicians or only advanced practitioners?
All are welcome. Whether you're new to pediatric therapy or have years of experience, this session will deepen your understanding of how positioning and environmental adaptations intersect with movement, communication, learning and participation.
Can parents access this recording?
Yes - these recordings are accessible to anyone who is wanting to understand how to support communication and access for their kids with complex needs. All discussions are general education content only and insights that arise from this presentation should be discussed with the child's medical team directly.
Will you go into depth on specific clinical cases?
This session focuses on general principles and pattern recognition. For in-depth individual case discussions, you can get an in-depth peer review by joining CEO. If you are a parent, you can access peer-review sessions for your child through your therapist.
Do you get any Continuing Education Credits for attending?
To keep this event affordable and accessible globally, we do not pursue individual CEU approvals across states and countries.

However, live attendees receive a certificate of attendance, along with the presenter’s credentials and session details, which can typically be self-submitted to your registration board according to local requirements.
What if I cannot attend live because of the timezone?
No problem.

The full replay is included with your ticket.

You can also submit questions beforehand so your question can still shape the discussion even if you cannot attend live.
I’m a Clinical Excellence Online (CEO) member — do I need to sign up here?
Nope! This session is included in your membership — you'll find the link in the CEO Hub
I’m a Wired Collective member — do I need to sign up here?
Wired Collective access does not include Clinical Excellence Online workshops, but you do get a massive 50% off so head on back to the Wired Collective Hub to grab your discount

For many therapists, these Ask-The-Expert sessions creates a shift.

You start to see things you hadn’t seen before.

You begin to question things you previously accepted.

And very quickly, a new question follows:

“How do I apply this to my child?”

That’s where most workshops stop.

This is where the work continues.

Clinical Excellence Online (CEO) is where you take this further.

Not by learning more content.

But by applying this way of thinking to real children, in real situations.

Inside CEO:

You bring the children you’re working with
We slow things down
We look carefully at what’s happening
And decide what actually needs to change

It’s where insight becomes application. If you choose to continue after the workshop, you can step straight into that next level of support and tap into a team of experts that will make everything easier and more effective to implement

And your workshop ticket gets you two months free inside CEO so you can see if it works for you.

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