The Posture Academy - Ergonomics in Healthcare (Module 2/3)
Prevent back pain today! Here you will correct your standing posture and learn how to walk
Description
Musculoskeletal pain is extremely common, but it doesn't have to be!
Welcome to Module 2 of the Posture Academy. Olivier Girard, an internationally recognized expert in posture and ergonomics and the author of The Posture Manual, will assist you in improving your posture, requiring less than the cost of a cup of coffee and just 10 minutes a day.
This course focuses on standing posture, pelvic control, and mid-back control to prevent rounded shoulders.
Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:
Proper standing techniques
How to walk
Stretching the piriformis muscle to prevent sciatic pain
Standing without fatigue
Correcting anterior pelvic tilt
Coordinating your pelvis, back, and shoulder blades
Managing frozen shoulder, and more.
This program is in partnership with Intermountain Health, a nonprofit health system with over 60,000 caregivers serving more than 1 million people, aiming to inspire the future of health.
Physicians and surgeons have tested and found the program highly beneficial, leading us to offer it to the wider public.
The program aims to empower you to improve your posture and ergonomics over 26 days, with brief daily videos. You'll learn to enhance your environment, refine your posture, and integrate simple yet effective exercises into your routine.
What you'll learn:
Understanding the causes of musculoskeletal disorders and addressing them
Mastering the 3 Rules of Posture, especially applicable in standing tasks
Correcting posture at work, home, and during hobbies through consistent practice.
Course requirements or prerequisites:
No prior experience necessary
It is strongly recommended that you have completed The Posture Academy - Module 1/3.
Who should take this course:
Healthcare providers
Office workers and administrators in healthcare institutions
Please note that the content provided here is for informational purposes only. It does not substitute professional medical advice and should not be used for diagnosis or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider for any questions or concerns.
Our course providers comply with applicable federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
What You Will Learn!
- Apply the 3 Rules of Posture to standing tasks
- Manage pelvic control when standing to reduce lower back strain
- Stabilize the shoulder blades to reduce mid back and neck strain
- Improve the pelvis vs back vs shoulder blades coordination during complex movements
Who Should Attend!
- Healthcare providers
- Office workers in healthcare institutions
- Physicians
- Surgeons
- Physical therapists
- All health professionals