John Gibbons Masterclass Series – Spinal Mobilization & Manipulation for Sports Therapists

Lecturer — John Gibbons

Registered Osteopath (UK) · BSc in Osteopathy, Oxford Brookes University. Multi-published author and international lecturer for the 'John Gibbons BodyMaster Method®'.

Course Features

• Modern and safe techniques specifically for sports therapists
• Integrated with osteopathic, chiropractic and physiotherapy techniques
• Includes grades 1–4 mobilizations and grade 5 manipulations
• Use of muscle energy techniques (MET) for the pelvis, SI, lumbar and thoracic spine
• Specifically for those working with athletes

Course Content

• The role of the manipulative therapist & appropriate insurance
• Differentiate between Osteopathy, Chiropractic and Physiotherapy
• Theory – motion testing and palpation; principle of leverage and coupled motion; combining leverages
• Spinal Mechanics / Fryette's law type I and type II
• Contraindications and red flag pathologies
• Explanation of HVT, Grade 1–5 mobilizations
• Mobilization, muscle energy techniques and manipulative techniques demonstrated to the thoracic spine, lumbar spine, pelvis and sacroiliac joint
• Manipulation techniques: thoracic (towel assisted), sitting & standing thoracic, sitting/standing/prone CDJ, supine AP thrust (Dog), 1st & 2nd rib thrust, butterfly springing, pelvis-assisted & prone rib thrust
• Lumbar spine manipulative technique – lumbar roll with kick-start, Chicago roll
• SIJ manipulation; pubis-symphysis manipulation (shotgun)
• Peripheral manipulations – Talocrural / Tibia-talar / Tibia-fibula joint

Eligibility

• Category A – Registered Members and Student Members of STAoHK
• Category B – Medical and Allied Health Members of STAoHK: physiotherapists, medical doctors, TCM practitioners, chiropractors, osteopaths, etc.
• Any qualified professional mentioned above but non-members of STAoHK can enroll too; Athletic Trainers / Therapists welcome.

Materials & Certification

• Course notes in PDF format provided.
• A certificate of completion will be issued by "John Gibbons Bodymaster Method".
• Fees include lecturer, course materials, refreshments and certificates.