Posture, Ergonomics, Gait, Motion Control And Osteopathy

 

Considering the human musculo-skeletal system as a piece of machinery, its efficiency can be measured by comparing its quality of performance compared  with its energy uptake and wear and  tear. Advice and education that keeps this efficiency high in our locomotor system can give benefits in a number of ways :

 

Firstly -   pain reduction; musculo-skeletal pain will often respond, particularly in the long term, to gait, posture and ergonomic re-education.
Secondly -  personal performance and skill development can be enhanced; an efficient performer makes things look easy and has more mental and physical time and energy to concentrate on the finer details of performance.
Thirdly -     a more efficient locomotive performance can free an individual from tiring restrictions and assist in their personal development.

 

Osteopaths understand the workings of the musculo-skeletal locomotor system intimately.  For instance, the understanding of function and problems during active use is unique and original to Osteopathy.

 

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Posture, gait, ergonomic assessment and advice can be given as part of or following other forms of osteopathic treatment, or it can be given in its own right as an education programme.

 

Beyond individual cases many companies are finding huge benefits in seeking osteopathic assessment of their workplace. Amongst others, two international companies with local bases have reaped the benefit of seeking such advice from Jonathan Cove.

 

  
 

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