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Explores the osteopathic concepts that underpin the support we can offer to women with gynaecological health problems; from dysmenorrhoea to cystitis, fibroids to fertility issues, post partum maladaptation to post hysterectomy recovery.
This comprehensive practical 2-day workshop provide participants with a sound overview of both the underpinning principles of joint mobilisation and lots of hands-on techniques to develop confidence in the correct application of techniques for use in management of patients with musculoskeletal conditions. These techniques are overlooked on some training programs. Many practitioners leave their training with very little or no experience of these valuable techniques. As a result, missing out on potentially the missing link when it comes to providing more useful treatments.
Participants will be learn how to describe the different types of headaches and migraines and their underlying causes.
Participants will be learn how to describe the different types of headaches and migraines and their underlying causes.
• Perform a comprehensive history taking and physical examination for patients presenting with headaches, identifying red flags and indications for referral.
• Apply basic manual therapy techniques safely and effectively to manage headache and migraine symptoms.
• Design simple exercise programs tailored to the needs of headache and migraine sufferers.
• Educate patients about lifestyle modifications, self-management techniques, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach for long-term
management.
Participants are presented with the theory, procedure and application of two main components: Advanced Myofascial dry needling and the application of electrotherapy.
For the dry needling component, topics covered are review of key concepts from online learning level 1 including safe needling practice, different types of points, point location, needling technique and application, indications and contraindications of needling treatment.
The Electro-therapy component consists of introduction to the theory, procedure, application, indications and contraindications of electrotherapy treatment.
The course material is delivered by a 112-page manual and accompanied with lectures, demonstrations and student handouts.
This 1-day Emergency Paediatric First Aid course has been designed to provide knowledge and practical competence to those required to deal with a range of paediatric first aid conditions and incidents.
The OCC Access Course provides tailored training to introduce and nurture palpation of the involuntary mechanism and paediatric/developmental anatomy of the cranium, membranous/fascial and fluid systems to prepare less experienced osteopaths for further paediatric training.
This session will explore the functional and pathological aspects of inflammation. Inflammation underpins multiple aspects of chronic and acute disease. Understanding the interplay between pro and anti-inflammatory processes allows insight into how dietary and supplemental approaches can help in managing important disease states. Examples including rheumatoid and osteo-arthritis, cancer, hypertension and heart disease will be considered and protocols for disease prevention and management will be described.
