Respiratory muscle training is more than completing a set of breaths.
The true goal is helping people breathe better where it matters most — in communication, movement, recovery, exercise, daily routines, and quality of life. Join Dr. Nina Bausek, Chief Scientist at PN Medical, and Katelyn Swiader, MS Ed, CCC-SLP, Master Coach / Chief Clinician at PN Medical, for a live discussion that bridges the gap between respiratory science and real-world application.
August 6, 2026 at 12 PM ET
Dr. Bausek will explain the research behind respiratory muscle training, while Katelyn Swiader will demonstrate how those principles can be translated into meaningful functional goals across a variety of patient populations.
Whether you are a healthcare professional looking to improve patient outcomes or a current Breather user wanting to get more from your training, this webinar will give you practical strategies you can start using right away.
WHO THIS DISCUSSION IS FOR
Current Breather users
Speech-language pathologists
Respiratory therapists
Physical therapists
Occupational therapists
Physicians and nurses
Voice professionals
Students
Caregivers and wellness professionals
Anyone interested in learning more about respiratory muscle training
DISCUSSION POINTS
Why respiratory muscle training is about more than just completing the protocol
How RMT can lead to meaningful goals that impact everyday life
How transitional skills can help patients and users get better carryover from training
Practical examples from clinical practice, including voice, communication, exercise, and daily activities
How clinicians can help connect RMT to functional outcomes
How current Breather users can think about their training beyond the device
Live Q&A with Dr. Nina Bausek and Katelyn Swiader
WHY THIS MATTERS
A protocol can give someone structure.
But meaningful results come from connecting that structure to real life.
For some people, that might mean having more control during speech or voice use. For others, it may mean feeling more confident during movement, exercise, recovery, or daily activities. Respiratory muscle training can be a powerful tool, but it becomes more useful when people understand how to apply it beyond the training session.
This webinar will help clinicians, providers, and everyday users think more clearly about how RMT works, how carryover happens, and how The Breather can support a broader picture of health, communication, performance, and quality of life.
The goal is not to make respiratory muscle training more complicated. The goal is to make it more meaningful.
Dr. Nina Bausek is Chief Scientist at PN Medical, where she helps bridge respiratory science, research, and practical application. With a background in biology, genetics, physiology, immunology, and systems-based thinking, Dr. Bausek brings a deep scientific perspective to respiratory muscle training and breathing health. Her work focuses on translating complex biological principles into meaningful education for clinicians, patients, and everyday users.
Voice Specialist | Master Coach, PN Medical
Katelyn Swiader, MSEd, CCC-SLP
Katelyn Swiader is a speech-language pathologist specializing in voice and upper airway function, with a background in vocal performance and more than 15 years of coaching experience. As Master Coach at PN Medical, she leads clinical training initiatives focused on respiratory muscle training and supports global education and research outreach. She also brings firsthand experience applying The Breather to support her own voice through the demands of touring and performance.
