Non-Manipulative Structure and Correction for the Thoracic Vertebrae and Ribs

Course description.

This workshop continues in the line of the ‘Non-Manipulative Structure and Correction’ series.

This workshop is an intensive, hands on course designed specifically for the soft tissue/manual therapist.

Content includes an over-view of bony landmarks and assessment techniques to accurately determine dysfunctional joint patterns in passive and active functional movements.

Content includes:

An over-view of bony landmarks with assessment techniques to accurately determine dysfunctional joint patterns in passive and active functional movements.

The therapists will be shown easy to use structural mobilisation and correction techniques for the Thoracic vertebra and the Ribs. This gives the therapist an understanding of 'normal' arthro-kinematics and the ability to correct many common conditions that can be the root cause of musculo-skeletal pain. This freedom of movement allows the musculature and bony structure to achieve its new functional potential. This workshop also contains fascial release techniques for the Abdominals, Thorax and Ribs to help correct any posturally acquired dysfunction and regain any lost movement patterns. These dysfunctions can be a contributing factor in restricted postural patterns, faulty scapula stability and movement patterns, restricted rib mobility, neck, shoulder, arm problems and much more.

The Thorax is part of the 'Core' of the body. It can be a big part of a lot of problems and you may not directly see the connection.

These gentle corrections can be used before any type of soft tissue work and can correct a range of conditions from postural dysfunction to sporting injuries. They are suitable for treating children to the elderly and the elite athlete. There will be some orthopedic testing involved and discussion to prove/disprove some long held popular beliefs about joint alignment and mobility.

These corrections can all be completed with the patient fully clothed. It is not a type of massage. The corrections consist of gentle resisted active movements by the patient or specifically targeted gentle joint mobilisations.

Tea/coffee, Lunch and morning tea provided.