Online Course
The Relationship Between Posture and Swallowing
Gain insight into the close relationship between posture and deglutition

1-1.5 hours

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Mauro Banfi
Course instructor

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

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Introduction

Deglutition, or swallowing, is an essential physiological function that allows food to travel from the mouth to the stomach. Our ability to swallow changes as we age and can be affected by a number of conditions, including neurological disorders such as stroke, multiple sclerosis or ALS. Posture can also affect swallowing and, in turn, can be affected by swallowing. Having an understanding of the relationship between swallowing and posture is, therefore, essential when assessing patients who have difficulties with deglutition.

Aims

The aim of this course is to introduce you to the phases of swallowing and the relationship between posture and deglutition.

Outline

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

  1. Video
  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 1-1.5 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 1.1 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:

  • discuss the relationship between posture and deglutition
  • discuss the phases of deglutition
  • describe how body position can influence an individual’s perception of difficulty during deglutition
  • list fifteen factors that can potentially influence the phases of deglutition
  • describe the impact of masticatory forces on the cranial bones

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
A combined treatment approach of physiotherapists and speech therapists will improve treatment for swallowing impairment.
Khine Hnin Phyu
Speech Therapist
Myanmar
I was looking for a short course to do on a Sunday afternoon and found this one. It didn't disappoint, it's certainly short! But it's also very interesting. A good introduction and it does whet your appetite (no pun intended!).
DEBRA STACKWOOD
Osteopath
United Kingdom
5 Star and easy to understand for all skill levels!
BRUCE MIKLAUS FERNANDEZ
Physiotherapist
Philippines
The overall course was superb, and the insights are indeed helpful in the field. There are numerous takeaways that can be learned such as postural assessment and positions that can help create a better understanding to provide the best quality patient care possible.
KAILA MARIE ESPIRITU
Student
Philippines