Manual therapy. Module 2

The second module follows on from the first and covers the upper body: the thoracic spine, the cervical spine and the upper limb.

Particular attention goes to dysfunction of the atlas, the first cervical vertebra, and to safety when working with the neck.

The second module is taken only after the first: without the groundwork and the techniques of module one, the material here does not land. Most often the two run back to back over four days.

Syllabus

• introduction: the concept behind the work, indications and contraindications;
• anatomy and biomechanics of the thoracic and cervical spine and the upper limb;
• techniques for the thoracic spine;
• techniques for the shoulder, clavicle, elbow and wrist;
• segment-by-segment techniques for the cervical spine;
• dysfunction of the atlas, the first cervical vertebra;
• the mechanical links between these regions;
• safety and contraindications;
• practising the techniques on each other.

Who it is for

The module is for those who have completed module one or already have a grounding in joint work. Most people take both modules back to back — four days.

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 €1,500 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.