Description
During your observation of your patients’ or clients’ bodies, you’ll note various postural patterns manifesting in the spine, pelvis, and both upper and lower extremities. Through this course, you’ll uncover that many of these deviations stem from habitual resting positions or movement patterns.
Guided by expert instruction, you’ll gain the skills to assess these postural irregularities and deliver targeted treatments to address and rectify them effectively. Additionally, you’ll be empowered to equip your patients or clients with personalized home programs designed to support and expedite their journey towards improved posture and overall well-being
What are the benefits to students?
- Describe why the identification of causal factors is so important for correction of posture and why client-led correction may have a greater impact than corrective techniques used by a professional.
- Give examples of when referral to another practitioner may be warranted.
- Describe the anatomical features of the postures in the pelvis, lower limb, shoulder and elbow.
- Recognize the postures in the pelvis, lower limb, shoulder and elbow on a client.
- Give 2 examples of appropriate treatment of the correction of each posture of the pelvis, lower limb, shoulder and elbow.
- Give 2 examples of the kinds of stretches, exercises and activities that my be suitable for clients with specific postures of the pelvis and state for which clients these self management tools might be contraindicated for the pelvis, lower limb, shoulder and elbow.
What are the benefits to clients/patients/athletes?
- Increase in the following: -Range of Motion -Flexibility -Strength
- Increase the ability of their body to be able to perform better in alignment
- Enhances recovery and shortens recovery time from the activity and/or sport.
** Prerequisites **
Licensed Massage Therapist and/or Healthcare Professional or permission of instructor. Not pregnant or nursing.
** What to Bring **
Bring your table, sheets, face cradle cover, and wear comfortable clothing. If any changes are made you will receive an email, so please check your email regularly a week prior to the class.
Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday
October 16 – 18, 2024
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
$571.00 Early Bird Special
OR
$657.00 (2 Monthly Pay of $329.00)
Instructor: Davonna Willis, M.A., A.T.C., L.M.T.
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