2024-01-28
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Three-Ball Respiratory Training Device - Instructions
Author & Medical Review by Chien-Chun CHang, MD PhD｜Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
【Three-Ball Respiratory Training Device - Instructions】
Inhalation:
- Practice inhaling 3-5 times each time.
- Perform 6 cycles in one session.
- Aim for at least 4 sessions a day (morning, noon, evening, before bedtime).
- The goal is to raise two balls during inhalation.
Exhalation:
- Practice exhaling 3-5 times each time.
- Perform 6 cycles in one session.
- Aim for at least 4 sessions a day (morning, noon, evening, before bedtime).
- The goal is to raise two balls during exhalation.
This article is intended for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Please consult a qualified physician for diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
Author: Chien–Chun Chang, MD, PhD
【A Pioneer of Endoscopic Spine Surgery in Taiwan】
Dr. Chang was the first surgeon in Taiwan to demonstrate computer-navigated endoscopic spine surgery, with a focus on improving surgical precision and safety.
His research, “Computer-assisted Navigation in Spine Endoscopy,” was published in the internationally recognized medical journal BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders in 2020 (Impact Factor: 2.4), providing important clinical evidence for the advancement of minimally invasive surgery.
【Areas of Expertise】
- Joint Reconstruction: Robot-assisted knee replacement (ROSA Knee); minimally invasive total knee and hip replacement.
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Minimally invasive endoscopic cervical and lumbar spine surgery; 3D computer-navigated spine surgery; complex revision spine surgery and scoliosis correction; spine fracture surgery.
- Pain Management and Regenerative Medicine: Sciatica; herniated disc; chronic low back pain; regenerative treatment for osteoarthritis; osteoporosis.
【Current Positions & International Credentials】
- Taichung Municipal Senior Rehabilitation General Hospital｜Assistant Superintendent & Chief of Orthopedic Surgery
- Ministry of Education, Taiwan｜Assistant Professor
- Taiwan Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (TSMISS)｜Current Board Member
- Taiwan Society of Endoscopic Spine Surgery (TSESS)｜Current Board Member
- Taichung Medical Association｜10th Medical Contribution Award – Excellence Award
- AO Spine Asia Pacific｜Selected Fellow
