Part 1 - Postural Alignment

Assessment focused. You will explore a patient's starting alignment, specifically in sitting, to determine key muscle activity that will influence their movement patterns and your treatment. You will learn to build a better starting alignment by exploring the difference between base of support and acceptance of base of support.

Part 2  - Linear Acceleration

Treatment focused. You will explore the postural transition of sit to stand, one of the most challenging movements for neurological patients to efficiently gain. Discover the influence of linear acceleration on this transition and follow a breakdown of handling techniques to help your patients sit to stand with the most appropriate muscle activity.

Part 3 - Lateral Weight Transfer

Treatment focused. You will explore the postural transition of lateral weight transfer and distinguish weight shift from weight transfer. Learn to facilitate patients to gain a new midline and improve their ability to offload one side to move freely while supporting themselves with the other.