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Postural Correction PDF

Postural Correction PDF

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    Postural Correction presents 30 of the most commonly occurring postural conditions in a comprehensive format, providing hands-on therapists and body workers the knowledge and resources to help clients address their malalignments. Focusing on treatment rather than assessment, it takes a direct approach and applies specific techniques to improve posture from an anatomical rather than aesthetic perspective.

    Primarily concerned with the lengthening of shortened tissues to help realign body parts, Postural Correction offers a collective approach to remedying malalignment. Techniques vary for each posture correction, including deep tissue massage, simple passive stretches, soft tissue release, common trigger points, and gentle limb traction. Because weak or poorly functioning muscles may contribute to postural problems, the text notes what muscles need to be strengthened and includes recommendations on techniques. Suggestions also are made for those postures that are difficult to correct with hands-on techniques, such as scoliosis, genu valgum (knock knees), and genu varum (bow legs).

    Recognizing that the work clients can carry out independently is a crucial component of long-term postural correction, this guide includes information on how clients can continue their therapy independently between or at the conclusion of their therapy sessions. Therapists can take these techniques and recommendations to advise, educate, and guide clients in their efforts. Much attention is paid to lifestyle, activities, and habitual use or resting of a body part that may have led to the initial pain and malalignment.

    Structured by anatomical regions of the body to make accessing information quick and easy, Postural Correction tackles postural concerns commonly affecting the spine; pelvis; upper limbs, including the shoulder and elbow; and lower limbs, including the hip, knee, ankle, and foot. Examples from various sports and demographics such as the elderly offer contextual and applied value. Descriptions avoid biomechanical jargon and instead focus on simple, clear explanations. Information is also included for when hands-on techniques are limited in correcting a particular posture.

    Special features make this book unique and useful:

    • Full-color anatomical illustrations and photographs present a clear visual of what will help bring about postural change.

    • Consistency with the other titles in the Hands-On Guides for Therapists series ensures that the manual therapies throughout this book are easily accessible.

    • An overview of each malalignment includes the muscles that are shortened or lengthened, notes about each posture, a bulleted list of ideas grouped according to whether these are carried out by the therapist or the client, and rationale for the suggested corrective techniques.

    • Concluding comments summarize the information for access at a glance.


    Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education course and exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes all the course materials and exam.

    Part I. Getting Started With Postural Correction

    Chapter 1. Introduction to Postural Correction

    Causes of Postural Malalignment

    Consequences of Malalignment in the Body

    Who Might Benefit From Postural Correction

    Contraindications to and Cautions for Postural Correction

    Closing Remarks

    Chapter 2. Changing Posture

    Determining Start of Postural Correction

    Five Steps to Postural Correction

    Techniques for Postural Correction

    Aftercare

    Gaining Rapport and Enhancing Engagement

    Referral to Another Practitioner

    Tailoring Your Treatments

    Closing Remarks

    Part II. Correcting the Spine

    Chapter 3. Cervical Spine

    Increased Lordosis

    Lateral Neck Flexion

    Forward Head Posture

    Rotation of the Head and Neck

    Closing Remarks

    Chapter 4. Thoracic Spine

    Kyphosis

    Flatback

    Rotated Thorax

    Closing Remarks

    Chapter 5. Lumbar Spine

    Increased Lordosis

    Decreased Lordosis

    Closing Remarks

    Chapter 6. Scoliosis

    Types of Scoliosis

    Closing Remarks

    Part III. Correcting the Pelvis and Lower Limb

    Chapter 7. Pelvis

    Anterior Pelvic Tilt

    Posterior Pelvic Tilt

    Pelvic Rotation

    Laterally Tilted Pelvis

    Closing Remarks

    Chapter 8. Lower Limb

    Internal Rotation of Hip

    Genu Recurvatum

    Genu Flexum

    Genu Varum

    Genu Valgum

    Tibial Torsion

    Pes Planus

    Pes Caves

    Pes Valgus

    Pes Varus

    Closing Remarks

    Part IV. Correcting the Shoulder and Upper Limb

    Chapter 9. Shoulder

    Protracted Scapula

    Internal Rotation of Humerus

    Winged Scapula

    Elevated Shoulder

    Closing Remarks

    Chapter 10. Elbow

    Flexed Elbow

    Hyperextended Elbow

    Closing Remarks

    Jane Johnson, MSc, PhD, is a chartered physiotherapist and sport massage therapist specializing in occupational health and massage. In this role she spends much time assessing the posture of clients and examining whether work, sport, or recreational postures may be contributing to their symptoms. She devises postural correction plans that include both hands-on and hands-off techniques. 

    Johnson has taught continuing professional development (CPD) workshops for many organizations both in the UK and abroad. This experience has brought her into contact with thousands of therapists of all disciplines and informed her own practice. Johnson has a passion for inspiring and supporting students and newly qualified therapists to gain confidence in the use of assessment and treatment techniques.

    Johnson is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and is registered with the Health Professions Council. A member of the Medico Legal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists, she provides expert witness reports on cases involving soft tissue therapies. Johnson is the author of six titles in the Hands-On Guides for Therapists series. These are, Postural Assessment, Postural Correction, Therapeutic Stretching, Soft Tissue Release, Deep Tissue Massage and Soft Tissue and Trigger Point Release. Postural Assessment has sold over 10,000 copies. She is also the author of The Big Back Book: Tips & Tricks for Therapists. 

    Jane regularly delivers webinars on popular musculoskeletal topics, as well as on life working as a therapist. In her Facebook group (Jane Johnson The Friendly Physio), she shares tips and tricks in her usual, friendly manner.

    Johnson lives in the north of England in an unmodernized house where she creates books and webinars, makes art and rehomes big rescue dogs. 

    “An ideal instruction reference for students, therapists, and the non-specialist reader with an interest in postural correction issues. “Postural Correction” is as informative and educational as it is thoroughly ‘user friendly’ in content, tone, organization and presentation. “Postural Correction” is very highly recommended for professional, community, and academic library Health/Medicine instructional reference collections.”

    --The Midwest Book Review

    “Therapists will use different techniques for different clients and this book helps guide them through the possibilities. It also helps therapists think outside the box and approach clients in a different way, if one technique is not working. The photographs are very helpful… Having a book like this will help therapists take the skills they already have and apply some new theory and techniques to help their clients. The book is written at an appropriate level, not going into too much scientific detail that might be beyond the needs of some massage therapists. Yet, it still challenges therapists to approach their treatments differently.”

    --Doody’s Book Review

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