Osteopathic Spinal Manipulation - Level 1

OMT Training will introduce the participants of OMT Spinal Manipulation into the theoretical and practical principals of using Manipulation techniques within a clinical setting for the treatment of a number of musculoskeletal conditions.

This 2 Day Practical Training Course will give students the following:

• 16 hours of face to face teaching
• Continued assessment throughout the course
• 30-45 mins written competency test for all students
• Safe, sound and effective background in the use of OMT Spinal Manipulation
• OMT Spinal Manipulation will offer participants a fantastic new skill base with which they can use within their clinical practice
• Discuss scientific evidence for the use of manipulation techniques
• Discuss current research for the use of Manipulation
• Relate the use of Manipulation to the treatment of acute and chronic pain, and for a number of musculoskeletal conditions
• Give students a high level of safety, clinical competence and overall the confidence to use manipulation techniques

Spinal Manipulative techniques for the following spinal sections:

• Cervical Thoracic Junction (C7-T1)
• Thoracic Spine (T1-T12)
• Ribs
• Thoracic Lumbar Junction (T12-L1)
• Lumbar Spine (L1-S1)

Note - HVT to OA, AA, C1-C6 and SIJ are not covered over this four day spinal manipulation course. Techniques for cervical mobilisation and articulation along with active and passive examination for the cervical spine will be covered.

Please Note:

• This course requires ALL students to receive and administer manipulation
• Students should NOT attend this course if there is any reason that prevents FULL participation
• This course is NOT suitable for participants who are pregnant
• Course handbooks will be provided, and the content of the handbook will be underpinned by a structured PowerPoint presentation by the lecturers
• Students will be expected to take extra notes regarding areas and techniques that will require more specific explanation or detailed clarification
• The handbook and PowerPoints are solely to be used as an aide memoire; the lecturers will adapt the content of the course depending on the student's backgrounds or therapeutic discipline
• Students are ADVISED to refresh their knowledge of relevant anatomy and physiology prior to attending the course. If students fail to show the required level of knowledge they may be asked to leave the course