A resource for professional development and reference for certified and student massage therapists, soft tissue therapists, myofascial release practitioners, chiropractors, physiotherapists, sport therapists, osteopaths, strength and conditioning trainers, and instructors of yoga, Pilates, and general fitness seeking to develop and refine their work with clients across a range of postural defects and malalignments.
Table of Contents:
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
About the Author :
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.
Review :
"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
