Postural Specialist

Help clients move and feel better by addressing posture at its root. In the Postural Specialist certification, you’ll assess static and dynamic alignment, identify common deviations (e.g., forward head, rounded shoulders, anterior pelvic tilt), and spot compensations in gait and key patterns. Learn to pair mobility, stability, and motor-control drills with strength progressions; coach breathing and bracing to manage pressure; and integrate ergonomics for work, lifting, and daily life. You’ll write simple corrective blocks, cue efficiently, and track changes in pain, range, and function—so posture improvements translate to real-world performance.

This course offers flexible learning pathways to suit your style:

E-course with Printed Book – Ideal for a hands-on approach with the blend of digital and physical learning.
Printed Book with Physical Course Materials – Great for tactile learners who prefer comprehensive, hands-on materials.

Course Goals

Perform posture and movement screens to pinpoint key deviations.
Link findings to mobility, stability, and motor-control priorities.
Program correctives that progress into strength and daily movement.
Coach breathing/bracing and ergonomics to reduce strain.
Measure outcomes (pain, ROM, function) to refine plans.

Learning Objectives

Describe common postural patterns and their typical movement compensations.
Select safe assessments for alignment, mobility, and control (e.g., wall tests, reach, gait).
Match correctives to findings: soft-tissue, mobility, activation, integration, strength.
Teach cueing for cervical/thoracic position, scapular control, pelvic alignment, and core pressure.
Build phased plans that shift from corrective work to resilient, task-specific strength.

Skills Gained

Create quick posture screens and actionable checklists.
Choose effective exercise pairings (mobilize → activate → integrate).
Coach desk, lifting, and sleep ergonomics clients can sustain.
Progress breathing, bracing, and anti-extension/rotation core work.
Document improvements and communicate next steps clearly.

Course Essentials & Requirements

Course Package Includes:

_{^{Comprehensive Textbook}}
_{^{Study Guide}}
_{^{100-question multiple-choice, open-book certification exam}}
_{^{Certificate upon obtaining a passing exam score}}

Recommended Prerequisites:

_{^{CPR/First Aid Certification are highly recommended although not required.}}
_{^{Personal Trainer Certification is also encouraged to enhance your learning.}}

Course & Delivery Options:

^{Physical Book and E-course}
_{^{Your physical book will ship within 7 business days, while the Study Guide and exam are ready to access now in your IFPA Account.}}

^{Complete Physical Course Package}
_{^{Your book, study guide, and exam will all ship together within 7 business days. For faster delivery, you can select rush shipping on the Special Services page.}}

Duration:

^{_{This course must be completed within six months from your registration date.}}

Extensions:

^{_{Extensions for an additional three months are available for purchase on the Special Services page.}}

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