Postural Assessment Masterclass

CPD Approved Course

Tutor John Gibbons.


Postural Assessment and Myofascial Slings

Workshop Aims

To introduce qualified and experienced therapists' techniques to identify specific soft tissue tonicity within the musculo-skeletal system.

Workshop Objectives

On completion of the course individuals will be able to competently assess and identify soft tissue dysfunction within the musculo-skeletal framework.

Workshop Content And Brief Outline Of Programme

09.30 Registration and Introduction
09.45 Postural assessment to identify hypertonicity of the postural muscles
10.30 Muscle firing patterns:- hip extension / abduction
11.30 Break
11.40 Treatment of hypertonicity / hypotonicity using specific exercise modalities
13.15 Lunch
14.15 Myofascial slings:- Post longitudinal, lateral, anterior oblique and post oblique. Its relationship to the upper / lower extremity
14.45 Break
16.00 Rehabilitation to incorporate sling systems
Summary - certificates and dispersal


Pre Course Learning is essential and we would suggest a good knowledge of muscle origins, insertions and actions.

Course Cost £85.00.

Date: 2009.