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Hands-On Seminars is proud to announce a
Leon Chaitow, ND, DO (UK)
New York City Exclusive
Positional Release Techniques for the Spine and Pelvis
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March 24-25, 2012, New York City – 14 CEUs
Limited Seats REGISTER NOW
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| World renowned lecturer, “best seller” author, journal editor & clinician Dr Leon Chaitowwill teach exclusively in a limited NY engagement for Hands-On Seminars his unique clinical concept “Positional Release”. |
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| Course Description |
Positional Release techniques (PRT) - including Strain-Counterstrain and Functional Technique, are soft tissue methods that rely on precise positioning of dysfunctional tissues in ways that allow a spontaneous response that releases or reduces excessive tension and/or spasm.
The mechanisms are thought to result from spindle resetting, reduction in nociceptive sensitivity, and circulatory enhancement. More recent research indicates a rapid beneficial influence on fascial structures.
These methods are ideal for acute situations, but can usefully be added to treatment of chronic dysfunction, and can be combined with other soft tissue and joint mobilisation approaches.
PRT workshops include topics which set the use of the methods in context, as well as practical (hands-on) application of these safe, effective and well researched methods.
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| Course Objectives |
By the end of the course the participant should have:
- An understanding of the methodology, cautions and precautions relating to the use of Positional Release Techniques in a clinical setting
- An awareness of the therapeutic value of Positional Release Techniques (PRT), particularly strain/counterstrain (SCS) based on clinical and research evidence as well as experiential evidence
- The ability to employ PRT for first aid care of recent onset pain – and for self-application
- The ability to show patients self-management use of this research evidence as well as experiential
- An understanding of the value of PRT in chronic pain, trigger point and restriction settings
- An awareness of the wide range of PRT related approaches used in osteopathy, chiropractic and physical therapy
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| Teaching Methods |
The workshop will incorporate lecture, extensive handout notes, PowerPoint and video presentations, hands-on instruction and practice. |
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Detailed Course Schedule |
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| Saturday March 24, 2012 |
| 8:30 – 9:00 am |
Registration & Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 – 10:30 am |
(1.5 hours)
Theoretical overview regarding the evolution of soft issue dysfunction from an evidence informed osteopathic perspective, including
- Local adaptation syndromes
- Musculoskeletal stress response sequences
- Causes of soft tissue hypertonicity & dysfunction (pain/tone connection)
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| Lecture/hands-on demonstration/PowerPoint +/or Video plus hands-on assessment methods. |
| 11:00 – 1:00 pm |
(2 hours)
- Chain reactions & crossed syndromes (including muscle classification discussion)
- Summary of main causes soft tissue and articular dysfunction
- Functional assessment for altered movement patterns in the spine and pelvis
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| 1:00 – 2:00 pm |
Lunch Break |
| 2:00 – 6:00 pm |
(3.5 hours, includes 30 minute mid-afternoon break)
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Introduction to Positional Release Technique (PRT) variations for treatment of soft tissue dysfunction, including palpation methods (and accuracy issues)
- Research evidence relating to PRT clinical use in the spine and pelvis
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Comparing osteopathic PRT with Mulligan and McConnell's work (physiotherapy MWM/'unloading' taping) as well as with chiropractic SOT methodology and aspects of McKenzie methodology
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| Lecture/hands-on demonstration/PowerPoint +/or Video + practical class work in groups of 3 |
| Sunday March 25, 2012 |
| 9:00 – 1:00 pm |
(3.5 hours, includes 30 minute break)
- PRT (positional release) variations (including Strain-counterstrain SCS, Functional Technique and Facilitated Positional Release) demonstrated and applied to soft tissue and articular restrictions (spine and pelvis) identified in partners – working in groups of 3
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| 1:00 – 2:00 pm |
Lunch Break |
| 2:00 – 5:30 pm |
(3.5 hours)
- 2pm to 3.15pm Continuation of morning session
- 3.45 to 5pm Review and practice of all methods covered in previous sessions, + Q&A problem solving
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Hands-on plus class discussion |
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| About Leon Chaitow, ND, DO (UK): |
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Dr Chaitow is a world renowned practicing naturopath, osteopath, and acupuncturist in the United Kingdom, with over forty years clinical experience. Dr. Chaitow is Editor-in-Chief, of the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. He regularly lectures in the United States as well as Europe where he instructs physiotherapists (Holland and USA), osteopaths (Spain and UK), chiropractors (Denmark, USA and UK) as well as massage therapists (Ireland, Sweden, USA). He is a senior lecturer by London's University of Westminster on under and postgraduate courses in therapeutic bodywork and naturopathy.
In 1993, he became the first naturopath/osteopath to be appointed as consultant to a UK government-funded conventional medical practice.
A prolific author, Chaitow has written over 60 books on natural health and alternative medicine. |
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| Recommended reading: |
Chaitow L 2007 Positional Release Techniques 3rd edition Churchill Livingstone Edinburgh |
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Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies is the Official Journal of Hands-On Seminars.
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