Foundational Postural Analyst Course

Service Description

This course teaches you how to identify muscular dysfunction, its impact on canine comfort, behaviour, and well-being. We explore the concept of global muscle domination and its significance on canine health. We examine postural and muscular dysfunction examples, including your own dog or clients' dogs (with guardian names omitted). A critical assessment of posture and loading provides insights into physical and psychological well-being. Upon completing the initial live session, you'll receive the Foundational Postural Analyst (FPA) Manual, offering example reports, guidelines for crafting professional reports, and image guides. After all sessions, you complete an online assessment to become a certified "Foundational Postural Analyst." This certification allows you to use a dedicated logo, title, and have your biography on the Galen Myotherapy website, renewable annually via a short online re-assessment. COURSE TOPICS: Pre-learning (1 hr): Access to 'Tongue to Tail, the Integrated movement of the Dog' video. Pre-learning (30 min): Specialist video on canine compensation and posture adaptation. Live Session 1 (2 hrs): Explores posture, soft tissue connections, and fascia's role in canine posture and movement, plus Q&A. Live Session 2 (2 hrs): Studies additional posture examples; participants observe dogs from a new perspective, discussing correlated issues, and integrates the Galen Comfort Scale©, plus Q&A. Live Session 3 (2 hrs): Assesses participants' dogs' posture and discusses preparing/submitting reports to other professionals, plus Q&A. QUALIFICATION: 9.5 CPD hours (pre-learning, online attendance, FPA certification). REQUIREMENTS: Stable internet connection. Submit images/videos of 1 dog as a case study for postural assessment before Part 1 (details upon registration).