Diploma Course in Manipulative Therapy (Year 2)

As well as week-end seminars, students must undergo a number of home study modules throughout the year.

Students will undertake clinical hours in professional clinics under the supervision of fully qualified therapists.

A revision test paper will be set at the beginning of each week-end seminar on the lessons of the previous week-end.

Course Content

• Examination of the thoracic & cervical spine.
• Specific tests for the thoracic & cervical spine.
• Muscle energy techniques (MET's) for the thoracic spine.
• Muscle energy techniques (MET's) for the cervical spine.
• Manipulative techniques for the thoracic spine (HVT's).
• Manipulative techniques for the cervical spine (HVT's)
• Myofascial release techniques for thoracic & cervical spine.
• Soft tissue release techniques for the thoracic & cervical spine
• Medical examination of the respiratory system, cardiovascular system and abdomen.
• Neurology of the thoracic spine, cervical spine and upper limbs.
• Minimum of 100 hours clinical experience.

Examinations are carried out by external examiners.

Year 3 & 4 Course Dates 2011 - 2012