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The pelvic floor complex provides a counterbalance to the respiratory diaphragm on the top and the bottom of the abdominopelvic organs. Learn to feel the state of pressure within the abdominal balloon and to adjust the abdominal space to make both breathing and pelvic support easier

Anatomy Trains and Myofascial Meridians is a revolutionary idea for understanding whole-body patterning in posture and movement. Anatomy Trains is a new map of the 'anatomy of connection' - precise fascial and myofascial links through the body that lead to new holistic strategies for identifying and resolving complex underlying problems.

Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) is often felt by the practitioner to be confusing & mystical. It is associated with poorly validated & complicated principles & treatment techniques. Evidence shows that manual therapy & manipulation can only result in short term pain relief. There is no evidence of long term benefits with these techniques. As yet, there are no reliable clinical tests to analyse movement at the Sacro-iliac joint (SIJ), but certain tests to assess lumbo-pelvic load transfer have been validated. Also, pelvic distortions are now known not to be due to ‘positional faults’ but changes in motor control across the SIJ. These altered patterns of motor control are variable between patients. Patients with PGP fall into different sub-groups according to various physical, pathoanatomical and psychosocial factors, including the acuteness or chronicity of their symptoms.

Get the latest and most up-to-date ideas and techniques on the Cervical Spine and Upper Quarter from former UCT physio graduate and fully accredited and International Mulligan Concept Teacher Geoff Foat

Get the latest and most up-to-date ideas and techniques on the Lumbar Spine, Pelvis and Lower Quarter from former UCT physio graduate and fully accredited and International Mulligan Concepts Teacher Geoff Foat.

Using movement and exercise, physiotherapists can effectively treat common causes of dizziness. This intense two day course covers the essentials of physiotherapy vestibular assessment and treatment. A strong emphasis is placed on differential diagnosis, clinical reasoning and treatment selection. Delegates will be taught to identify signs and symptoms that indicate central/sinister pathology. The vestibular rehabilitation techniques included in the course have a strong evidence base.

Myotatic Activation Procedures or MAP are Osteopathic techniques where the myotatic reflexes in muscles are influenced to alter joint biomechanics. MAP is a systematic method of evaluating and treating dysfunctions of the neuro-musculoskeletal system through application of specific manual techniques in order to relieve pain, increase or decrease mobility and normalise general function. MAP is effective for mobilizing restricted joints, relaxing hypertonic (spastic) muscles as well as facilitating neuromuscular reorganization. The purpose of these techniques is to treat joint hypomobility and restore joint specific stability and normal function. The result is improved spinal mobility without the need for passive manipulation.

Joint hypermobility is now recognised as a "not so benign condition". The decreased compliance alters the forces acting on the body and this affects the development of efficient movement patterns.

This course is designed to enhance your skills in Pain Management utilizing the principles of Acupuncture and the theories of Chinese Medicine. It is designed for those that want to increase their knowledge of Acupuncture, meridian theory and Pain management.

This brand new and upgraded 2-day workshop with Barbara McCrea is designed to teach you how to switch on the stabilisers and different muscle groups using neuro-muscular exercises from the Feldenkrais Method thereby meeting the challenge of managing and treating the chronic, painful patient.

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