Postural Assessment & Analysis

Postural Assessment & Analysis

“Any mirror or photograph would reveal that a great many problems are matters of structure, of physics – of a three-dimensional body fitting very badly into a greater material universe…” Ida P. Rolf

What is Postural Assessment?

Postural Assessment is one of many evaluation tools used by Hands On Healing to help us understand what’s going on in your body.


When assessing new clients, we have you stand in front of us, next to a posture chart, so that we can determine if you’re experiencing any structural imbalances of the body.


We’ll also observe you as you walk as well as conduct some range of motion tests.


These tools and tests are part of our overall evaluation process, helping ensure we:


  1. Choose the appropriate type of Bodywork Therapy for your condition, including:



Bodywork


Massage


   2. Achieve the best results possible for our clients.

Postural Analysis

Proper analysis and assessment of a client’s condition is critical for ensuring they receive the best possible therapy.


Over the last 50 years or more, bodywork and its related hands-on fields have experienced substantial growth in the realm of new techniques and methodologies.


As each method has its claim to fame for what it can do, some are often more suited for particular conditions, and may not match what some clients may need. However, with so many techniques available, how can a therapist know what procedure best meets the needs of a client?


For the therapists here at Hands On Healing, postural analysis has proven to be the most efficient and non-invasive assessment tool available.

This tool enables our therapists to gather a plethora of information about a client, just by looking at their physical structure.


Some of the smallest imbalances (and plenty of more significant issues) in the way someone walks or stands become highly evident to the trained eye, and help establish a base for creating and modifying treatment plans to ensure maximum results.

Benefits of Postural Analysis

Another benefit of postural analysis is that it molds the session and techniques around the client’s needs. Each client receives their own uniquely designed treatment session, helping break the habit of “cookie cutter” bodywork that often leaves a client wanting for more.

“Before & After” Comparison

In many cases, photos are taken for “before and after” comparisons, much like the photograph in Figure 1.

These pictures help show the discernible change in someone’s body, as well as solidify for clients the changes they may feel in their bodies.

Postural Assessment for Extended Relief

A postural analysis is one of the most reliable and useful tools therapists have at their disposal.


As simple as it may seem, assessing one’s posture often makes the difference between a client experiencing three DAYS of relief as opposed to three WEEKS.


We encourage you to contact Hands On Healing and speak with one of our therapeutic massage providers about having your posture analyzed so we can discover what might otherwise go unnoticed.

Our Certified Posture Specialists

Anthony Allegro, LMT

Jacob Laputka, LMT

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