This session will aim to provide a foundational understanding of approaches to care for folks who wear chest binders. Suitable for manual therapists and any other practitioners wishing to learn more about binding.

Workshop topics will include:

- what is a chest binder

- trauma informed basics for clients who wear binders

- what affect does chest binding have on biomechanics

- key muscular releases for binder related pain

- movement prescriptions for self soothing for folks who bind

When: 17th of June 11am AEST

Where: Zoom (link emailed on registration)

ACCESS:

- All videos will have closed captions in english

- Workshop will feature powerpoint slides via zoom screen share. These slides will use font size ranging 20-30 and feature diagrams and schematics of anatomy. Effort will be made to make these as large as possible

- Exercises/movement prescriptions will be demonstrated and participants will be invited to join. This will involve thoracic mobilising either in a seat, on the floor or standing, breath exercises, and assisted releases via the hands and arms. All of these will be optional and presented in terms of core concepts as opposed to specific technical exercises.

- Auslan interpreters can be organised upon request.

- When you sign up you will receive a link to a registration form. Please communicate any needs so your participation can be a comfortable and welcoming one.

A NOTE ON ME

This workshop will be run by me, Egan! I am a queer non binary person and I do not wear a chest binder.

This workshop has been put together using the invaluable research and anecdotal contributions of those with lived experience as well as my professional experience working with folks who regularly bind/folks preparing and recovering from chest surgery.

I would like to extend my acknowledgement and gratitude to the trans and non binary folks that have and continue to share their experiences in the name of furthering care for others.

10% OF WORKSHOP PROFITS GO TO PROVIDING FREE AND SUBSIDISED TREATMENTS TO HISTORICALLY MARGINALISED FOLKS IN FINANCIAL HARDSHIP