Clinical posturology

Description of Postgraduate Degree Course

General Information

Level: First-Level

Field of study: Medicine and Pharmacy

Duration: Duration: 1 year

Mode of Delivery: Convenzionale

Location: Pisa

CFUs: 60

Admission application: Applications open until 25 January 2026

Start date: 26 February 2026

Website: http://masterposturologia.med.unipi.it/

Posturology is a branch of medicine that deals with the research and treatment of traumatic and non-traumatic causes that lead to painful symptoms in the musculoskeletal system, considering the postural system as a whole.

The postgraduate degree course Posturologia clinica provides advanced theoretical knowledge and specific technical skills to professionals from various disciplines — graduates in medicine and surgery, dentistry, rehabilitation health professions, and sports science — whose wok involve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of postural issues.

In particular, this course offers specialised lifelong training in posturology and promotes theoretical and practical learning of the latest innovations in the field of posture, therapy, education and postural rehabilitation.

Modern posturology allows for a better understanding of the origin of many functional pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. Research in neurophysiopathology, anatomy, biomechanics and clinical experience currently allow for a more immediate identification of the etiology of many osteo-myofascial symptoms.

Career opportunities

The postgraduate degree course trains professionals who can work in public and/or private facilities where a posturology service is available for the prevention, diagnosis, functional assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of disorders related to postural imbalances.

Fees

In person

Regular students:

3300 € payable in 3 instalments

  • 1320 € no later than 15 February 2026
  • 980 € no later than 15 April 2026
  • 1000 € no later than 15 June 2026

Auditing students:

1600 € in a single installment

Registration fee reductions are available for 8 students as specified in the call for applications.

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