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THERAPIES

The Egoscue Method of Postural Alignment

The Egoscue Method is an exercise-based system designed to re-align the four sets of weight bearing joints (i.e. the shoulder, hips, knees and ankles).  Each set of joints should be level with each other horizontally (i.e. both hips at same height), and in the same line vertically (i.e. shoulders over hips over knees over ankles).  This framework of right angles ensures that the weight of the body is distributed evenly over all the joints.  If this alignment changes through, say one hip becoming higher than the other, the weight is no longer evenly spread and some muscles have to do more work than others.  Over time, this can result in pain and poor posture.

What's Involved

Each appointment lasts for 2 hours and includes:

  • Postural analysis – visual and photographic assessment of your specific misalignments
  • Functional testing – self awareness, muscle, and gait tests to assess your ability to perform certain movements
  • Menu creation – a series of exercises designed to target your individual misalignments will be created

You will leave the appointment with a custom-designed menu of exercises that can be done easily on your own until the next appointment.

One week to one month later (depending on your condition) you will attend the next session where your progress will be assessed and another menu prepared.  This process is repeated until correct alignment has been restored.  This can take some time.

2 hour session - £70


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