85438 - Introduction to Global Postural Rehabilitation (RN)

Academic Year 2023/2024

  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Physiotherapy (cod. 8476)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student acquires knowledge regarding the anatomy of the muscle chains presented by the author of Global Postural Reeducation. It is able to observe any alterations of these chains. Carry out direct experiences on the practice of some postures of the method

Course contents

The meaning of posture and its control mechanisms

Introduction to global postural re-education

RPG: Scientific evidence and clinical indications

Static and dynamic muscles

The diaphragm: physiological breathing

The muscle chains

Objective of the method

Physical examination and observation

The families of postures

Evaluation and treatment with the right posture

Discussion of clinical cases

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