Total Credits: 1 including 1 DC CE
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Breathing is more than a mechanism for oxygen exchange—it is an integral component of spinal stabilization, movement efficiency, and neuromuscular control. Core Activation and Breathing Patterns examines the relationship between the diaphragm, abdominal wall, pelvic floor, rib cage, and spine and how coordinated function of these structures contributes to effective trunk stabilization.
This course provides clinicians and exercise professionals with a practical framework for recognizing dysfunctional breathing and stabilization strategies and understanding their potential influence throughout the kinetic chain. Participants will explore breathing assessment, intra-abdominal pressure, developmental stabilization patterns, joint centration, and the progression of exercise from static stabilization to dynamic and resisted movement. The course concludes with practical assessment and corrective strategies that can be incorporated into rehabilitation, injury prevention, and performance programming.
Dr. Solecki is board certified in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Additionally, Dr. Solecki has doctorate degrees. His PhD is in Health and Human Performance with a concentration in Exercise Physiology from Concordia University Chicago. He also has a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Logan University. Dr. Solecki holds over thirty certifications in strength and conditioning, sports performance and functional and soft tissue rehabilitation. Currently he is the team chiropractic physician for Northwestern University, which he has held for 25 years. Dr. Solecki is also an adjunct professor at Concordia University Chicago and Liberty University teaching in the exercise and human performance departments at each institution.
Dr. Solecki is a USOC network referral provider for Olympic athletes and has had the distinct pleasure of serving as a network team doctor for USA Gymnastics, working with both the men’s and women’s Olympic teams. He currently works with USAW Olympic weightlifting as a strength coach and master athlete. He has worked with professional softball players, UFC fighters, the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball and the National Football League.
Dr. Solecki is a published author and has published in numerous peer reviewed journals. Some of his work has been published on post - surgical rehabilitation, Dynamic movements, functional movement taping, and, muscle testing and return to play guidelines regarding Concussion. His published dissertation was on College Athletes and the Effects of Anti-Inflammatory Foods, on Perceived Stress, Mood, Performance and Recovery.
