Understanding and Evaluating Posture

7 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Dr. Jonathan Kuttner, DPT

Posture is one of the most frequently discussed topics in rehabilitation, manual therapy, fitness, and movement education—yet it is also one of the most misunderstood.

For decades, practitioners have been taught to identify "poor posture" and correct it. Modern research and clinical experience, however, increasingly suggest that posture alone rarely explains pain, dysfunction, or injury risk.

Understanding and Evaluating Posture takes a contemporary, evidence-informed approach to posture assessment. Rather than focusing on finding and correcting supposed faults, the course teaches practitioners how to evaluate posture within the broader context of movement, function, adaptability, load management, and individual presentation.

Course Overview

Presented by Dr. Jonathan Kuttner, this 7-hour CE/CPD course provides a practical framework for evaluating posture without falling into outdated assumptions or simplistic cause-and-effect thinking.

Students learn how to observe posture objectively, interpret findings within the context of the individual, assess whether posture is relevant to symptoms or movement limitations, and make informed clinical decisions based on function rather than appearance.

A simple clinical framework—Observe, Contextualize, Test, and Decide—runs throughout the course, providing a repeatable method that can be applied across a wide variety of clinical and performance settings.

By the end of the course, participants will have a clearer understanding of posture's role within rehabilitation and movement practice, helping them move beyond posture correction models toward a more functional, client-centred approach.

Supported by video classes, a fully illustrated course text, companion course, lesson quizzes, final examination, certificate of completion, subtitles, and lifetime access, this course provides a comprehensive and practical approach to posture evaluation.

What You Will Learn

Topic Focus Modern Posture Science Understanding current evidence surrounding posture, pain, and movement Objective Observation Learning how to assess posture without bias or assumptions Clinical Context Determining when posture may or may not be relevant to symptoms and function Movement Assessment Evaluating posture alongside movement quality, adaptability, and load tolerance Clinical Decision-Making Using the Observe, Contextualize, Test, and Decide framework in practice Client Communication Discussing posture in ways that promote confidence, movement, and positive outcomes

Course Content

The course combines posture assessment, movement analysis, clinical reasoning, contemporary pain science, rehabilitation principles, and practical decision-making strategies.

Module Focus Rethinking Posture Examining common myths and misconceptions surrounding posture Observation Without Assumption Developing objective observational skills and avoiding premature conclusions Context and Function Understanding posture within the broader context of the individual Movement and Load Assessment Evaluating movement quality, capacity, and functional performance The Clinical Framework Applying the Observe, Contextualize, Test, and Decide model in practice Integrating Posture into Treatment Planning Using posture appropriately as part of comprehensive clinical reasoning

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for rehabilitation professionals, massage therapists, manual therapists, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, chiropractors, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, athletic trainers, exercise professionals, fitness professionals, and movement educators.

It is particularly valuable for practitioners who assess posture regularly and want a more evidence-informed, functional, and clinically useful framework for understanding its role within movement, pain, and rehabilitation.

About Dr. Jonathan Kuttner

Dr. Jonathan Kuttner, DPT, is a respected chronic pain specialist and internationally recognised authority on trigger points and trigger point therapy.

His extensive clinical experience has helped shape modern understanding of pain, movement dysfunction, and rehabilitation. Through decades of practice, teaching, and research, he has developed a reputation for translating complex clinical concepts into practical strategies that therapists can immediately apply.

In recognition of his contributions to the profession, Dr. Kuttner received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists (NAMTPT) in 2016.

Included With This Course

Included Details Video Classes Online video instruction presented by Dr. Jonathan Kuttner Fully Illustrated Course Text Supporting reference material covering posture, movement assessment, and clinical reasoning Companion Course Expanded lesson content designed to reinforce and deepen learning Lesson Quizzes Knowledge checks throughout the course to reinforce understanding Online Exam Assessment included for course completion Certificate 7 Hours CE/CPD following successful completion Lifetime Access Study at your own pace and revisit course materials whenever required Subtitles English, French, German, and Spanish subtitles included

CE Finder

This course has been approved for continuing education by professional boards and associations. Scroll through the list to find your board or association.

Course: Understanding and Evaluating Posture
Approvals Listed: 66
CE Broker Provider: #20-860544 Approvals in alphabetical order Alabama Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours: 7 Alaska Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 7 American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP) Approved Hours: 7 Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Arkansas Board of Massage Approved Hours: 7 Association of Massage Therapists (AMT) Approved Hours: 7 Australian Traditional Medicine Society Approved Hours: 7 Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) Approved Hours: 7 Canadian Athletic Trainers Association (CATA) Approved Hours: 2.8 Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA) Approved Hours: 3 CEU/CPD Self-Cert Approved Hours: 7 Chiropractic Board of Australia Approved Hours: 7 College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC) Approved Hours: 7 College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB) Approved Hours: 7 College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMTNL) Approved Hours: 3.5 College of Massage Therapists Ontario (CMTO) Approved Hours: 7 College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC) Approved Hours: 7 Connecticut Board of Chiropractors Approved Hours: 7 Connecticut Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Deleware Board of Massage and Bodywork Approved Hours: 7 Distrcit of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Florida Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Georgia Board of Massage Therapy *General* Approved Hours: 7 Georgia Board of Nursing Approved Hours: 7 Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Indiana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Iowa Board of Chiropractic Approved Hours: 7 Iowa Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Kansas Chiropractic Association Approved Hours: 7 Maine Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners Approved Hours: 7 Massage Therapists' Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS) Approved Hours: 7 Massage Therapy Assc of Manitoba (MTAM) Approved Hours: 7 Massage Therapy Assc of Saskatchewan (MTAS) Approved Hours: 7 Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage Approved Hours: 7 Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners Approved Hours: 7 Montana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 7 National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Approved Hours: 7 National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Approved Hours: 7 Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) Approved Hours: 7 NCBTMB - New York Approved Hours: 7 Nebraska Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours: 7 Nevada Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 7 New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 7 New Jersey Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours: 7 North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours: 7 North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Ohio Chiropractic Board Approved Hours: 7 Oklahoma Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners Approved Hours: 7 Oregon Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 7 Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA) Approved Hours: 7 Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario (RMTAO) Approved Hours: 7 South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Panel Approved Hours: 7 South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure Approved Hours: 7 Virginia Department of Health Professions (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours: 7 Washington Board of Massage Approved Hours: 7 Washington Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours: 7 West Virginia Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours: 7 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Athletic Training) Approved Hours: 7 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours: 7

Approval requirements can change. Please confirm acceptance with your own board, association, employer, or regulatory authority before registration.