Certificate Course in Manipulative Therapy (Year 1)

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 lumbar spine & sacrum.
• Specific tests for the lumbar spine &sacrum.
• Diagnosis of back pain and spinal conditions.
• Muscle energy techniques (MET's) for the lumbar spine.
• Muscle energy techniques (MET's) for the sacrum.
• Manipulative techniques for the lumbar spine (HVT's).
• Manipulative techniques for the sacrum (HVT's)
• Myofascial release techniques for lumbar spine & sacrum.
• Soft tissue release techniques for the lumbar spine & sacrum
• Introduction to pharmacology.
• Neurology of the lumbar spine, sacrum and lower limbs.
• Neurological conditions.
• Minimum 50 hours clinical experience.

Examinations are carried out by external examiners.

Saint Martin's College is dedicated to providing support to all students throughout their learning period and during their postgraduate careers.

Year 3 & 4 Course Dates 2011 - 2012