Manual therapy. Module 1

The first manual therapy module covers the full range of joint techniques for the lower body: soft manual techniques, muscle energy techniques and thrust manipulation.

We work through the foot, knee, hip, pelvis and lumbar spine — and how these regions are mechanically linked to one another.

Syllabus

• introduction: the concept behind the work, indications and contraindications;
• anatomy and biomechanics of the lower limb, pelvis and low back;
• techniques for the foot;
• techniques around the knee;
• techniques for the hip;
• techniques for the pelvis;
• techniques for the lumbar spine;
• the mechanical links between these regions;
• safety and contraindications;
• practising the techniques on each other.

Who it is for

Most participants start with this module. A medical education is not required: massage therapists, bodywork practitioners, trainers, physiotherapists and people from neighbouring fields all attend.

Format and price

The seminar runs in person over two days: 20% of the time is theory and demonstration on a model, 80% is practice on each other under the teacher’s supervision. The group is small, so Yurij and Ruslan reach every participant.

The price is €1,000 for the two days. Interest-free instalments are available. To reserve a place a deposit from €400 is required; the balance is paid on the first day.

If three seminars fall within one week, paying for the package in full gives a 25% discount.

The seminar extends a practitioner’s toolkit within the limits of their qualification and does not replace basic professional education.