Postural correction : hands-on guides for therapists /

Johnson, Jane

Postural correction : hands-on guides for therapists / Jane Johnson - United Kingdom : Human Kinetics, 2016. - viii, 223 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

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


Postural Correction presents 30 of the most commonly occurring postural conditions in a comprehensive, full-color format and provides hands-on therapists and bodyworkers with the knowledge and resources to help clients address their malalignments.

9781492507123 P1,925.00


Posture --Psychology

RA781.5 / J6 2016
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