CPE: 12 CPE points

DATE: This seminar will be held on Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th March 2025

Catering: All tickets now include morning tea and lunch. Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking your ticket. ATMS can only guarantee your dietary requirements will be catered for with at least 7 days notice.

Items to Bring: A massage table, oils and towels.

To ensure the success of this seminar, it is a requirement that you bring above items to the event. If you do not have a massage table, please arrange table hire via https://www.firm-n-fold.com.au/shop-online/hire-equipment or company of your choice.

If you live in a regional area or have any concerns regarding bringing a massage table to the event, please email us at events@atms.com.au

Lower Cross Syndrome - Newcastle

Lower Crossed Syndrome (LCS) referenced to Professor Janda refers to altered posture of the lower back and pelvic region due to specific muscles being short and tight and long and weak, this can then lead to multiple biomechanical changes of the lower body over a period of time. These changes can contribute to a number of musculoskeletal conditions that can lead to local and distal pain, decreased range of motion, and poor functional movement patterns needed on a daily basis. Not only can LCS cause soft tissue pain and dysfunction involving the spine but it can also lead to hip, knee, foot and ankle associated soft tissue/joint pain and dysfunction.

This two-day theory and practical workshop will cover specific musculoskeletal conditions related to LCS, manual handling in the form of specific myofascial techniques and specific joint mobilisation techniques, corrective exercises and corrective stretching will be implemented to help reverse these postural changes leading to a reduction in pain and significant increases in range of motion.
By the end of this two day workshop the participant will be able to accurately assess and treat the lower spine for LCS with a range of different soft tissue modalities, joint mobilisation techniques, and will be able to prescribe specific exercises for long term management.

Presenter: Rob Orr

Rob Orr is a clinical myotherapist and a Credentialed McKenzie Therapist (one of only 170 in Australia).

He specialises in acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain of the spine and the extremities, sciatica, musculoskeletal injuries related to sport and altered bio-mechanics, corrective exercises, functional stretching, and client education/self-management.

With over 15 years of experience in myotherapy and lecturing, Rob is currently working in a private practice and lecturing at Victoria University Polytechnic.

Rob is passionate about continuously updating his knowledge in the most current evidence-based research and strives to never stop learning. He is an enthusiastic participant of all forms of exercise including rugby, weight training, martial arts, Olympic lifting, swimming boxing and yoga.

Cancellation: If it is deemed that a seminar is not viable, it may be postponed or cancelled by ATMS.

Please note that it is not permissible to bring children to ATMS seminars.