Lesson 1 - Introduction and definition of posture

Lesson 1 - Introduction and definition of posture

Welcome to the GPS Academy’s Foundation Course in global posture assessment and analysis!


In this lesson we will look at the different definitions of posture and will also prepare to look at the different factors and systems that affect our posture.

Having an understanding of the factors and systems will help you better see how you can apply your global posture assessment and analysis skills in your daily practice. You will see how global posture assessment and analysis can be applied within different patient population and how it can benefit their management. 

Healthy Posture for Healthy Movement - 1 - Foundation Course

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Introduction

  • Lesson 1 - Introduction and definition of posture

What factors and systems affect people's posture?

  • Lesson 2 - Muscle Balance
  • Lesson 3 - Injury, pain and myofascial trigger points
  • Lesson 4 - The somatosensory systems and postural control
  • Lesson 5 - Respiration and innate human asymmetry
  • Lesson 6 - Development, ageing and gender influences
  • Lesson 7 - Stomatognathic system and occlusion
  • Lesson 8 - Extrinsic Factors
  • Lesson 9 - Biopsychosocial influences
  • Lesson 10 - Physical and mental disability

Current concepts in Global Posture Systems thinking

  • Lesson 11 - The purpose of global posture assessments
  • Lesson 12 - Perfect posture does not exist
  • Lesson 13 - Poor Posture Habits
  • Lesson 14 - The aetiology of posture disorders
  • Lesson 15 - Global posture plays an important role in sports
  • Lesson 16 - Indications and target populations for global posture assessment and analysis
  • Lesson 17 - An overview of global posture assessment and analysis methods