Want to add a more clinical, postural edge to your practice? Join Dr. Peter West in a weekend of postural analysis that will be a direct benefit to your clients and to your practice. This course will present a basic overview of the techniques and clinical reasoning behind the assessment of static and motion analysis. Participants will learn how to use visual cues in assessing clients’ postural holding patterns. Gait analysis will be studied and practiced and participants will learn to differentiate holding patterns through active and passive range of motion testing. Muscle length and flexibility tests, muscle strength tests, and leg length measurements will be reviewed. Manual and Static and Motion Exam Form will be provided. Bring or wear loose clothing.
Peter West, D.C., operates a chiropractic office in Wiscasset, Maine. He received his BA in Biology from the University of Maine in Farmington and a BS and DC from the National College of Chiropractic. Dr. West teaches Pathology, Physiology, and Static and Motion analysis at DSM. He lives with his family in Wiscasset and frequently runs in marathons and co-teaches Integrating Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Workshops with Nancy Dail.
To register or for more information, contact Downeast School of Massage, 207-832-5531.