Postural Therapy

What is Posture Physical Therapy?

Postural Therapy begins by looking at imbalances with a full-body assessment including the neck, bite [occlusion], ribcage, pelvis and feet. Also, this type of therapy is very integrative, meaning I will typically work alongside other professionals such as dentists and myofunctional therapist to achieve best patient outcomes. 

Postural Therapy and Assessing Gait.

Understanding gait or how a person walks can offer great insights into how a person is patterned. Watch how a strength coach and physical therapist work together to piece all the components of gait into a comprehensive assessment and treatment. 

Treatment Approach for Postural Therapy.

Postural therapy needs to take into account a person’s habits such as sitting, standing and working.  This video is demonstrating  techniques for making real life changes while sitting to achieve success.  

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Conditions Often Treated with Postural Therapy

The conditions listed below are not all inclusive, however are a typical consequence of the asymmetrical or one-sided dominant patterns.