Resources

Scoliosis

Forward bend test: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19465.htm

Spinal curves: http://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases_conditions/hic-the-structure-and-function-of-a-healthy-spine

Parkinson’s Disease

Study: Posture breakdown in Parkinson’s: https://posturepractice.com/study-posture-breakdown-in-parkinsons/

Posture and Fall Prevention

Research Shows You Must Stand Taller to Keep Standing Longer: https://posturepractice.com/lean-forward-fall-down/

Gait characteristics of elderly people with a history of falls: a dynamic approach. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17079750

Quantitative assessment of posture stability using computerized dynamic posturography in type 2 diabetic patients with neuropathy.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19551316

Anatomy

Anatomy of posture: https://strongposture.com/anatomy-of-posture/

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Clinical Posture

Forward head posture: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17595423

Posture and Lung Capacity http://www.archives-pmr.org/article/S0003-9993(05)01472-3/abstract

Posture and Aging: http://posturepractice.com/poor-posture-predicts-need-for-assisted-living/

StrongPosture® Exercise: http://posturepractice.com/what-is-the-strong-in-strongposture/

Chiropractic and Posture, Immediate Effects of Lumbar Spine Manipulation on the Resting and Contraction Thickness of Transversus Abdominis in Asymptomatic Individuals http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20972346

Posture Research and Activity, Longevity: http://posturepractice.com/stay-active-and-train-strongposture-a-lifehabit-to-live-longer

Reflex control of the spine and posture: a review of the literature from a chiropractic perspective. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16091134

Massage and Posture: https://bodyzone.com/developing-a-massage-practice/

Pilates and Posture http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19404180

Yoga and Posture: https://posturepractice.com/back-pain-yoga/

Alexander Technique and Posture: https://bodyzone.com/about-the-alexander-technique/

Posture Assessment

The reliability of quantifying upright standing postures as a baseline diagnostic clinical tool: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=14970809

Repeatability over time of posture, radiograph positioning, and radiograph line drawing: an analysis of six control groups. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12584507

Influence of posture on the range of axial rotation and coupled lateral flexion of the thoracic spine http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17416273

How to perform a posture analysis: http://posturepractice.com/how-to-do-a-posture-assessment/

Posture Check – Self Assessment: https://www.bodyzone.com/posture-assessment/self-check/

Posture and Interoception

Interoceptive posture awareness and accuracy: a novel photographic strategy towards making posture actionable: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11025613/

Leveraging Interoception to Enhance Postural Alignment and Rehabilitation Outcomes: https://bodyzone.com/leveraging-interoception-to-enhance-postural-alignment-and-rehabilitation-outcomes/

Poture and Blood Pressure

The Neurochemically Diverse Intermedius Nucleus of the Medulla as a Source of Excitatory and Inhibitory Synaptic Input to the Nucleus Tractus Solitarii http://www.jneurosci.org/content/27/31/8324.abstract

Sitting Posture

Sitting posture of subjects with postural backache. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16584946

Balanced sitting posture on forward sloping seat: https://www.bodyzone.com/proper-sitting-posture-sitting-position/

Improving Sitting Posture: https://www.bodyzone.com/3-tips-to-improve-sitting-posture/

Posture and Breathing

Why Sucking In Your Stomach Harms Your Health: http://forums.phoenixrising.me/index.php?threads/why-sucking-in-your-stomach-harms-your-health-by-steven-weiniger-dc.8362/

Effects of an exercise program on respiratory function, posture and on quality of life in osteoporotic women: a pilot study http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0031940604001609

Impaired postural compensation for respiration in people with recurrent low back pain.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12759796

Coexistence of stability and mobility in postural control: evidence from postural compensation for respiration. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12021811

Posture and Breathing: https://www.bodyzone.com/posture-and-breathing/

Effect of body posture on respiratory impedance. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3356637

Influence of posture on mechanical parameters derived from respiratory impedance. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1426223

Effects of posture on the coordination of respiration and swallowing. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7884469

Posture Self-Help Education

Posture specialist referral directory: https://www.bodyzone.com/find-posture-professional/

Patient and Client Education on posture, health and fitness: http://www.BodyZone.com

Beginner Posture Exercise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKa8Y3LgaCI

International Posture Events

May is Posture Month: http://posturemonth.org/

Global Initiative Involves Millions for Posture Awareness Month: http://posturemonth.org/posture-month/

Professional Resources for Correct Posture Month: http://posturemonth.org/professionals/

Professional Posture Tools

Grids, analysis software, books and forms, community lectures, screening banners, patient/client education handouts, posters, posture correction protocols, professional tools and equipment.

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Professional Posture Training

Posture Exercise Professional Certification (CPEP) – Posture specialist certification program taught by internationally renowned posture expert Dr. Steven Weiniger. http://posturepractice.com/

StrongPosture® Exercise Protocols: Posture Practice implementation and posture assessment presented as continuing education approved seminars, live workshops, keynotes and on-site group training, as well as, online video-based courses, webinars and teleconferences. http://www.PosturePractice.com

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Posture Blog - Posture Research, Breaking news and Concepts: https://posturepractice.com/research-and-insights/

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