Many modern day workers spend the majority of their time seated. Sitting has been described as “the new smoking” due to the ill health effects associated with a sedentary lifestyle. Researchers have found that prolonged sitting increases the risk of developing chronic disease such as various types of cancer, heart disease and type-2 diabetes. Sedentary…
Archives for November 2016
Everything You Need to Know About Tech Neck
Quick, check your posture! Are you guilty of having poor posture while reading this article? If so, you may be suffering from a modern day health challenge called “Tech Neck.” Improper posture while utilizing technology is a very common factor contributing to poor postural design. Technology is recognized as one of the principle causes of…
Posture Obstacles Preventing Proper Postural Design
We all know that having proper posture is a key component to obtaining an optimal level of health and wellness. However, have you ever found it difficult to keep your back straight for an extended period of time? Or do you find yourself slouching with your shoulders rotated forward? Changing your posture is not an…
Postural Neurology is Your GPS to Better Results
The Certified Postural Neurology program is the world’s leading postural neurology program. It’s a one hundred percent online course that is dedicated to understanding Brain Based Posture analyses and corrections to make Neuroplastic changes of the Posture System. Postural Neurology is 100% implementable. This course is jam-packed with clinical application gems that you can begin…
Overcome the 3 Most Common Limiting Beliefs of Neurology by Implementing Postural Neurology
We have listened to your pleas about neurology being hard to understand, your frustration with how expensive neurology seminars are, and how you just wish that neurology could be more practical! At the American Posture Institute we get it! We have experienced many of the same frustrations, leading to the creation of the Certified Postural…
The Neurology of Postural Movements
The neurology of motor movement is more complex than we often give credit to. Think about it, when was the last time you consciously thought about each movement required to make a coordinated gait pattern? Walking requires the movement of two legs and two arms while keeping the head, neck, and trunk in postural balance…
The Posture Guide: How to Perform an At Home Posture Check
What is good posture? Posture is the position in which you hold your body upright against gravity while standing, sitting or lying down. Good posture involves training your body to stand, walk, sit and lie in positions where the least strain is placed on supporting muscles and ligaments during movement or weight-bearing activities. Maintaining good…