To the general public, osteopathic care is often associated with manipulations, and patients frequently refer to their osteopath as a "bone doctor" or "joint cracker." Unfortunately, many therapists struggle to perform peripheral joint manipulations successfully. This postgraduate course is designed to help you master the safe and efficient manipulation of all peripheral joints.
Manipulation provides a powerful shortcut in treatment. For instance, manipulating the elbow can yield remarkably fast results when addressing conditions like tennis or golfer's elbow.
This workshop offers valuable insights into the mechanisms and potential effects of manipulation. Techniques are explained in detail using a multidisciplinary and accessible approach. Participants will learn, observe, and practice manipulations under intensive tutoring. Each technique is thoroughly discussed from a safety perspective, starting with contraindications and progressing to indications. This ensures participants not only learn the mechanics of manipulation but also understand its purpose within the broader osteopathic philosophy. Be prepared to be amazed by what you can achieve.
Participants are guided through various approaches, including anatomy, neurology, neurophysiology, and PENI, to assemble the pieces of a comprehensive manipulation framework. By attending this workshop, participants are encouraged to rethink homeostasis and explore the use of manipulation as a tool for allostatic regulation in both physiological and pathological contexts.
The workshop bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring that every participant gains insights they can immediately apply in their daily clinical practice. Although the primary focus is on manipulation, the workshop immerses participants in the osteopathic way of thinking and connecting concepts. This provides a fresh perspective on clinical care and therapeutic approaches—even for therapists who do not routinely use manipulation in their practice. After this experience, the way participants touch and interact with patients will be forever transformed.
The techniques enable therapists to manipulate in an osteopathic manner. Osteopathy is not defined by its techniques alone, but rather by the approach to executing them: 'osteopaths don’t do different things, they do things differently'. Participants are empowered to manipulate joints in the most parasympathetic manner, employing excellent handling skills, positioning parallel to the facet, and in mid-range position. These techniques combine the pursuit of maximal safety and efficiency.
The thrust is a fluid build-up compression, aiming for maximal patient comfort and minimal adverse effects. 'One can only provide good healthcare when one has good self-care', so therapist’s safety is also paramount.
Each technique is theoretically described, including indications and contra-indications, pros and cons. Demonstrations are provided on both a skeleton and a participant, followed by hands-on feedback and a classic wrap-up of the technique. Interaction and Q&A sessions are pivotal.
Teaching is practical and grounded in real clinical cases and experiences. The program emphasizes interactivity and direct applicability. Participants typically have backgrounds in physiotherapy, manual therapy, medicine, osteopathy, or similar fields. The instructor is qualified and experienced, employing student-centered, competency-based learning approaches to maximize participant skill development.
The didactical approach aims for the Priceless acronym:
Give plenty of Practice
Make everything Relevant
Innovate in their learning.
Create a supportive Climate
Build on Experience Knowledge Skills
Adopt a Learner-centered approach.
Make a session Enjoyable
Help to Self-reflect.
Ensure they experience Success
The course begins on Friday morning and concludes on Sunday noon. The price is 480 euro. Lunch is not included but the local restaurant offers great food for a low price. We go as a group to have lunch and in the evening for a drink if you want.
The venue is Moventum Education, located at Radlinského 2800/26, 811 07 Bratislava, Slovakia.
The schedule is as follows: Friday & Saturday from 09:00 to 18:00, and Sunday from 09:00 to 12:00.
While Bratislava Airport is nearby, I personally fly to Vienna Airport on Thursday morning and then take the bus to Bratislava. On Saturday evening, I fly back from Vienna and take the bus to the airport. If you're interested in joining me, feel free to contact me for more details.
Bratislava is a beautiful city with much to offer in terms of culture, food, and drinks. Be sure to take some time to explore and enjoy its attractions.
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