Online Course
Introduction to Postural Principles for Speech Therapists and Physiotherapists
Understand the link between posture and performance in singers

2-2.5 hours

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Mauro Banfi
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Physiotherapist and Osteopath in the field of performing arts, working with singers, and instrumentalists

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Introduction

The relationship between posture and speech is well recognised. Changes in posture have a direct impact on vocal performance and patients with dysphonia often present with specific postural dysfunctions. If these postural anomalies and associated muscular compensations are not addressed, singers may have ongoing issues with their performance. This course, therefore, provides an in-depth discussion of posture and specific principles that can be used to manage postural dysfunction.

Aims

The aim of this course is to provide you with an understanding of normal posture and common postural dysfunctions. It also introduces postural approaches that may be beneficial for speech therapists.

Outline

This course is made up of videos, reading, discussions and a final quiz. The course content is split into the following sections:

  1. Videos
  2. Reading activity
  3. Quiz

Target audience

This course is aimed at Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.

Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 2-2.5 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.

Types of Activities - Watching videos, reading, a final quiz and participating in an international discussion forum.

Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 2.2 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Requirements to complete this course

In order to complete this course and receive a course completion certificate plus CEUs/CCUs/CPD points you will need to:

  1. Respect the Plus Community Culture.
  2. Log all the required learning activities as complete (represented by the orange icons!).
  3. Actively and appropriately participate in the course discussions.
  4. Pass a final quiz with a score of 80% or more.
  5. Complete a course evaluation form.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

  • list complementary interventions preferred by singers
  • discuss posture, the concept of “good posture” and common postural abnormalities
  • analyse the relationship between postural dysfunction and musculoskeletal or speech / swallowing disorders
  • describe three key approaches to posture
  • elect an appropriate treatment for postural dysfunction in singers based on a case scenario

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility

For special needs or accommodations please contact us with details of how we can meet your needs.

Featured reviews
This is a helpful introduction to postural changes associated with masticatory and laryngeal functions.
Julie Joblon
Physiotherapist
France