How to Improve Neck and Upper Back Posture
Using mobility exercises, strength exercises, and stretches.
This course is useful if you are working with people who wish to improve their posture, or if you would like to improve your own posture. The exercises are safe and effective. The course should take you around 2.5 hours to complete.
Course curriculum
Overview of the course
Module 1. How to assess upper back posture
Lesson 1. How to do a postural assessment of the upper back
Lesson 2. How to test pectoral muscle length
Lesson 3. The consequences of a kyphotic posture
Module 2. How to assess neck posture
Lesson 1. Assessing head-torso position
Lesson 2. Assessing neck shape
Lesson 3. Assessing and measuring forward-head posture
Lesson 4. Assessing and measuring the excursion angle
Lesson 5. How to document your findings
Module 3. Exercises and stretches to help improve upper back posture
Lesson 1 Mobility exercises
Lesson 2 Strengthening exercises
Lesson 3 Stretches
Module 4. Exercises, self massage and stretches to help improve neck posture
Module 5. Taping to help improve neck and upper back posture
Lesson 1 Introduction to taping
Lesson 2 Taping the neck
Lesson 3 Taping the upper back
Module 6. Lifestyle changes to improve posture
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1Overview
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2Module 1. How to Assess Upper Back Posture
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3Module 2. How to Assess Neck Posture
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4Module 3. Exercises and Stretches to Improve Upper Back Posture
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5Module 4. Exercises, Self Massage and Stretches to Improve Neck Posture
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6Module 5. Taping to Improve Neck and Upper Back Posture
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7Module 6. Lifestyle changes to help improve posture