Understanding the “ageing of posture” and what we as clinicians can do about is often overlooked and misunderstood? Dysfunctional posture develops from a myriad of sources but believe it or not, we can do something about it, even in limited sessions and with an aged population. Poor posture leads to pain, poor socialization, increased falls, poor balance, and even depression. Additionally, due to an increasingly sedentary lifestyle and electronic use, forward head posture (FHP) and excess thoracic kyphosis are becoming more prevalent among ALL age groups. We will analyze imaging of common pelvic, thoracic and cervical postural dysfunction. We will learn how to measure kyphosis and FHP utilizing fast, repeatable, and acceptable strategies. Finally, fill your toolbox with evidence-based manual treatment strategies to inhibit, lengthen, and activate specific structures for long term successful correction of the most common postural deviations seen in the clinical setting.
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Analyze dysfunctional posture that can occur with contracture, weakness, and disuse of anatomy.
- Recognize common associations of dysfunctional posture and how it impacts biomechanical, social, cognitive, and mental effects of participation in life.
- Select standardized assessments to accurately measure FHP and Kyphosis in minutes
- Evaluate evidence-based postural activities to inhibit, lengthen, and activate specific anatomy to limit or reverse dysfunctional forward head posture and kyphosis.
- Implement learned strategies through a real case study.
Analysis of Dysfunctional Posture (45 minutes)
- Posture analysis
- Images
- Lateral Pelvic Tilt
- Posture of aging
- Muscle Fiber shortening
- Iliopsoas
- Biological sex and falls (anterior vs posterior pelvic tilt)
- Sherrington’s Law
- Stretch principles
- Iliopsoas (pelvis)
Associations of Dysfunctional Posture (30 minutes)
- Impact of FHP
- Biomechanics/Pain
- Eye gaze and social participation (primitive and tonic labyrinthine reflex)
- Posture and depression/mood
Power posture poses and how they reflect health
Standardized Assessments to Measure FHP and Kyphosis (25 minutes)
- Measuring FHP
- Angle & ruler
- Measuring Kyphosis
- Imaging vs. inclinometer
- averages
Evaluate evidence-based postural activities (60 minutes)
- NASM approaches
- Inhibit, lengthen, activate, integrate
- FHP
- Nuchal Ligament
- SCM stretch
- Cervical extension
- Functional integration
- HKP
- Thoracic
- Pec major/minor
- Modified scorpion
- CRAC (active)
- Sahrmann Corrective Exercises
- Target-Load
- Thoracic
- Pelvic Teeter Totter
- Thoracic rotation
- Modified cobra
Implementing Strategies with Case Study (20 minutes)
- Implementation of strategies with patient experiencing FHP
- 8 sessions = substantial FHP reduction
- Q & A
- Wrap-up
EDUCATIONAL CREDIT: A certificate of attendance for 3 contact hours of educational activity (3 CEUs or 0.3 CEUs depending on how your Practice Act determines CEUs in your state) will be awarded to registrants upon completion of the Live Webinar.
Great Seminars and Books is an Approved CE Provider for PTs and PTAs in OK, NY, IL, CA, TX, and NM and this Live Webinar provides 3 contact hours of continuing education. This course is approved for 3 contact hours for PTs/PTAs in FL, LA, MD, NJ, and OH. This course meets the guidelines for approval in NC, TN, CT, ID, IO, KS, ME, MA, NH, NE, SC, SD. This course is accepted for CEUs in: AK, AL, AR, DE, GA, HA, IN, MI, MT, ND, OR, PA, RI, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY, WA.
Great Seminars and Books is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. This distance learning interactive and distance learning independent course is offered at 0.3 CEUs (3 contact hours), intermediate educational level, for categories of OT Service Delivery. Course Approval # 9080. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
This course is not approved by ASHA or Board of Certification.
Any reference to or mention of state rules or regulations concerning continuing education requirements are true and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of print. If you have questions, please contact your board or regulating body.
If you do not see your state listed, please give our office a call at 877 794 7328.
WEBINAR
A webinar is live, interactive video course delivered over the Internet to your computer. You will be able to see, hear and interact with the course presenter. This live, webinar will utilize live instruction, demonstrative videos, power point slides and more. You will have an opportunity to ask questions during the seminar. A comprehensive handout will be made available to you after you register for the webinar. In many courses, demonstrative video will be used to further enhance your learning experience. All written content used in the presentation will also be made available to you for your personal use (Power Point Slides, Reference Materials etc.).
Financial Disclosure: Trent Brown, MOT, OTR/L, BCG, ATP, CFPS, CGCP, is a lecturer for GREAT Seminars. He receives payment from GREAT Seminars for the presentation of this course.
Nonfinancial Disclosure: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service.
Platform for Webinar:We will use a ZOOM platform for conducting this webinar.
May 4, 2024, 2024 – 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST – $99.00
A post-test will be given at the end of the Webinar. A post-test score of 70% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved. You will receive a certificate of completion for 3 contact hours.