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THE ASSOCIATION OF McTIMONEY-CORLEY SPINAL THERAPISTS AMCST Office:16 Tower Hill, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5ER (Bobbie Nicholson) 01993 774 418 (Bobbie Nicholson - 24 hour answer phone service) AMCST Mobile: 07904 436 897 (Jenny Rhodes) AMCST Emails: mctimoney.corley@googlemail.com or info@mctimoney-corley.com AMCST Website: www.mctimoney-corley.com Registered in England and Wales Company Number: 4327423 Course Tutor: Colin Beckett BSc. Hons. (OBU), MAO, Lic MET, Dip. MCST (OCC)	This is an introductory, yet vital course for practitioners regarding litigation and practitioner protection Date: 26th November 2011 from 10 am to 4pm Venue: Burwell Hall, Thorney Leys, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 Cost: £100 made payable to AMCST and sent to: 16 Tower Hill, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5ER Session One (2 Hours) 1. Introduction to the day’s course 2. Explain the reason for good, accurate history taking 3. An adequate time allowed for history taking, covering all eventualities 4. The art of taking a good case history 5. Look for red and yellow flags and danger signs. 6. Relevant Case History for a Road Traffic Accident Session Two (2 Hours) 1. Understand and evaluate the differences between mechanical LBP and those of a pathological nature. 2. The differences between Radiculopathy and Myelopathy when treating back problems 3. Recognise and learn the important orthopaedic tests and eliminate the irrelevant ones for LBP. 4. Perform Sensation, Motor and Reflex in order to pinpoint the exact level of LBP. Evaluate the difference between a prolapsed disc or a subluxation. 5. Appreciate the importance of a thorough examination in order to reach a diagnosis Session Three (One and a Half Hours) 1. To know the difference between Referred Radicular Pain and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) when treating cervical problems. 2. Learn to perform the relevant orthopaedic cervical tests before treating cervical problems. 3. Perform Sensation, Motor and Reflex tests to the cervical vertebrae. 4. How to treat the dizzy patient Further details can be obtained from: AMCST Mobile: 07904 436 897 (Jenny Rhodes) AMCST Emails: mctimoney.corley@googlemail.com or info@mctimoney-corley.com
The Association of Osteomyologists 80 Greenstead Avenue, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 7ER Email: info@osteomyology.co.uk Various CPD Courses listed under 'CPD DIARY' at www.osteomyology.co.uk
www.back.com	General information regarding back health. Useful reading.
www.getbodysmart.com online	A website for teaching & learning the basic principles of human anatomy & physiology
www.heseminars.com www.hotcourses.com	Health Education Seminars Muscle Energy Techniques Lumbar Spine & Pelvis
Centaur Therapies www.centaur-therapies.co.uk	Ideas for CPD - various animal workshops/courses- various dates
Jo Rose, Terry Shubrook and Caroline Baldock. www.rose-therapy.co.uk 01273 299611 / 07989 505264. joroseholistic@yahoo.co.uk For course information: www.rose-therapy.co.uk/id9.htm More information on Kinesiology for animals: http://www.rose-therapy.co.uk/ id12.ht Courses and workshops for next year.... Its been another busy year, what with re-locating to rural Oxfordshire, rescuing and rehabilitating a couple of really lovely horses, helping both animal and human clients, and running / co-ordinating courses with fantastic students and brilliant invited teachers - all good stuff! Below is an overview of what's to come in the first half of 2012 with links to more information. Please let me know if you are interested in / would like more details on anything.	23rd^th and 24^th February: Reiki 1 for people and animalsIncludes pre-practical home study section. Chinnor, Oxon, £175 25^th February, 1.45 – 5pm: Applied Zoopharmacognosy workshop. Animal self selection of plants oils and herbs. Chinnor, Oxon, £40 29^th February: Equine Merishia Massage practical day of practitioner course. Includes home study and practical day packs. Chinnor, Oxon, £129 1st March: Canine Merishia Massage practical day of practitioner course. Includes home study and practical day packs. Chinnor, Oxon, £99 NB: For both Equine and Canine Merishia Massage: £189 2^nd and 3^rd March: Reiki 2 for people, pets and horses.Includes distant healing and healing past and future. Chinnor, Oxon, £155 9^th March, Reiki for animals techniques day. For those who have completed a human Reiki course. Chinnor, Oxon, £85. 15^th March: Equine massage for horse owners: Learn how to spot irregularities in gait, and apply simple massage strokes to ease muscle and joint tightness in your horse, Shropshire, £75 16^th March: Equine stretch day: Learn a comprehensive stretch routine to help maintain and improve suppleness,Shropshire, £75 (£130 for both above days if booked before 15^thFebruary) 17^th March: Equine massage for horse owners: Learn how to spot irregularities in gait, and apply simple massage strokes to ease muscle and joint tightness in your horse, Shropshire, £75 18^th March: Equine stretch day: Learn a comprehensive stretch routine to help maintain and improve suppleness,Shropshire, £75 (£130 for both above days if booked before 15^thFebruary) 24^th March: Healing Tools Workshop. Explores colour, sound, crystals, magnets and essences. With Terry Shubrook, Chinnor, Oxon, £75 31^st March, 9.30am – 4.30pm: Advanced Equine Muscles and Stretch Workshop. A practical workshop in application of therapeutic stretches, aimed at equine professionals. Chinnor, Oxon. £70 5^th April: Equine Merishia Massage practical day of practitioner course. Includes home study and practical day packs. Chinnor, Oxon, £129 6^th April: Canine Merishia Massage practical day of practitioner course. Includes home study and practical day packs. Chinnor, Oxon, £99 NB: For both Equine and Canine Merishia Massage: £189 13^th and 14^th April: Reiki 1 for people and animals Includes pre-practical home study section. Chinnor, Oxon, £175 27th and 28th April: Touch for Health Kinesiology part 1. First part of 5 part practitioner training. Improve energy, posture, confidence, ease pain, clear stress. Chinnor, Oxon . £165 per part (plus £50 for all required books). 28^th April, 4pm: Demonstration and talk: Integrating Kinesiology massage and touch techniques into animal therapies. Chinnor, Oxon, £15 2^nd May: Equine Merishia Massage practical day of practitioner course. Includes home study and practical day packs. Chinnor, Oxon, £129 3^rd May: Canine Merishia Massage practical day of practitioner course. Includes home study and practical day packs. Chinnor, Oxon, £99 NB: For both Equine and Canine Merishia Massage: £189 4^th and 5^th March: Reiki 2 for people, pets and horses.Includes distant healing and healing past and future. Chinnor, Oxon, £155 6^th May: Animal Communication course, with Lizi Angel. A ‘how to’ course in telepathic communication with animals. Chinnor, Oxon, £65 12^th May: Improve performance through long reining,with Caroline Baldock (previous advisor to Monty Roberts), £75 19^th / 20^th May: Equine Acu-point therapy techniques workshop. Touch technique on meridian points with emotional and physical associations, with Lisa Walker, Chinnor, Oxon, £150, or £130 if booked by 19^th March. 7^th June: Equine Merishia Massage practical day of practitioner course. Includes home study and practical day packs. Chinnor, Oxon, £129 8^th June: Canine Merishia Massage practical day of practitioner course. Includes home study and practical day packs. Chinnor, Oxon, £99 NB: For both Equine and Canine Merishia Massage: £189 16^th / 17^th June: Part one of Reiki Master course for people and animals. 3 part course covering anatomy energy work, energy medicine, surrogate healing, energy removal, geopathic energies and more, Chinnor, Oxon, £460. Parts 2 and 3 tba to suit group. 23^rd June: Hedgerow plants for animals – foraging and preparation day: Includes drying and making oils, plus self selection by animals. Chinnor, Oxon, £75 29^th / 30^th June: Second Degree Reiki for people and animals Chinnor, Oxon, £155 1^st July: Understanding dogs with Lizi Angel: Reading body language, safe handling, food for mood. 1pm – 5pm, Chinnor, Oxon, £40 7^th / 8^th July: Myofascial Release techniques, with application to people and horses with Dawn McCaig: Effective release techniques, often the key to solving chronic pain, Chinnor, Oxon, £150, or £130 if paid in full by 1^st April.
A website that teaches about anatomy. It has informative online anatomy and physiology quizzes,offers courses and you can sign up for a daily email with reminders about the workings of the human body. Some of the site is reproduced here but for full details of what they can offer follow this link: http://www.collegeofbodyscience.com/stay-in-touch.htm A-Natomy-A-Day? 'Want to have little snippets and gentle reminders of anatomy, physiology and general body science? Delivered to your virtual door without having to go and look?'
Thank you for the CPD suggestions on your membership forms. The CPD courses page on the website is regularly updated with many courses reflecting these suggestions and also ideas for you to do your CPD hours by reading books, watching DVD’s or online reading. A site has been recommended by one of our members, has online interactive anatomical and physiological quizzes. http://www.collegeofbodyscience.com/course-calendar.htm	These books are on Amazon, look interesting and have good reviews: Pilates The Pilates Bible: The Most Comprehensive and Accesible Guide to Pilates Ever by Lynne Robinson, Lisa Bradshaw, and Nathan Gardner (Paperback - 4 Jan 2010) £18.99 The Body Control Pilates Back Book by Lynne Robinson, Helge Fisher, and Paul Massey (Paperback - 22 Mar 2002) Buy new: £9.99 £5.00 The Complete Book of Pilates for Men by Daniel Lyon (Paperback - 20 Feb 2006) Buy new: £10.99 £6.58 Equine massage How Your Horse Moves: A Graphic Guide to Understanding How Your Horse Works by Gillian Higgins (Hardcover - 27 Mar 2009) £19.99 Basic Principles of Equine Massage / Muscle Therapy by Mike Scott (Paperback - 12 Mar 2007) £27.50 Equine Locomotion by Willem Back DVM PhD and Hilary M. Clayton BVSc PhD MRCVS (Hardcover - 27 Oct 2000) £94.99 Sports Massage for Horses by Pennie Hooper (Hardcover - 6 Feb 2006) £16.95 Electrotherapy Electrotherapy: evidence-based practice (Physiotherapy Essentials) by Tim Watson PhD BSc(Hons) MCSP DipTP Professor (Paperback - 22 Feb 2008) £44.99 Manual Therapy Naturopathic Physical Medicine: Theory and Practice for Manual Therapists and Naturopaths by Leon Chaitow ND DO(Paperback - 24 Apr 2008) £45.99
The College of Body Science http://www.collegeofbodyscience.com This college offers anatomy, physiology and pathology courses for CAM practitioners. They teach the tougher-to-learn body science specifically for various therapists and health practitioners in the complementary and alternative health fields.	Know Your Neuroanatomy 14-15 Sept 2011 London Bridge £220
THE ASSOCIATION OF McTIMONEY-CORLEY SPINAL THERAPISTS AMCST Office: 16 Tower Hill, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5ER (Bobbie Nicholson) AMCST Office 01993 774 418 (Bobbie Nicholson - 24 hour answer phone service) AMCST Mobile: 07904 436 897 (Jenny Rhodes) AMCST Emails: mctimoney.corley@googlemail.com or info@mctimoney-corley.com AMCST Website: www.mctimoney-corley.com Course Tutor: Colin Beckett BSc. Hons. (OBU), MAO, Lic MET, Dip. MCST (OCC)	Date:26th November 2011 from 10am to 4pm Venue: Burwell Hall,Thorney Leys, Witney, Oxfordshire OX28 5NP Cost: £100, payable to: AMCST 16,Tower Hill Witney Oxfordshire, OX28 5ER Session One (2 Hours) 1. Introduction to the day’s course 2. Explain the reason for good, accurate history taking 3. An adequate time allowed for history taking, covering all eventualities 4. The art of taking a good case history 5. Look for red and yellow flags and danger signs. 6. Relevant Case History for a Road Traffic Accident Session Two (2 Hours) 1. Understand and evaluate the differences between mechanical LBP and those of a pathological nature. 2. The differences between Radiculopathy and Myelopathy when treating back problems 3. Recognise and learn the important orthopaedic tests and eliminate the irrelevant ones for LBP. 4. Perform Sensation, Motor and Reflex in order to pinpoint the exact level of LBP. Evaluate the difference between a prolapsed disc or a subluxation. 5. Appreciate the importance of a thorough examination in order to reach a diagnosis Session Three (One and a Half Hours) 1. To know the difference between Referred Radicular Pain and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) when treating cervical problems. 2. Learn to perform the relevant orthopaedic cervical tests before treating cervical problems. 3. Perform Sensation, Motor and Reflex tests to the cervical vertebrae. 4. How to treat the dizzy patient 5. Reach a diagnosis following the above tests. Registered in England and Wales Company Number: 4327423

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THE ASSOCIATION OF McTIMONEY-CORLEY SPINAL THERAPISTS AMCST Office:16 Tower Hill, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5ER (Bobbie Nicholson) 01993 774 418 (Bobbie Nicholson - 24 hour answer phone service)

AMCST Mobile: 07904 436 897 (Jenny Rhodes)

AMCST Emails: mctimoney.corley@googlemail.com or info@mctimoney-corley.com

AMCST Website: www.mctimoney-corley.com

Registered in England and Wales Company Number: 4327423

Course Tutor:

Colin Beckett BSc. Hons. (OBU), MAO, Lic MET, Dip. MCST (OCC)

This is an introductory, yet vital course for practitioners regarding litigation and practitioner protection

Date: 26th November 2011 from 10 am to 4pm

Venue: Burwell Hall, Thorney Leys, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28

Cost: £100 made payable to AMCST and sent to:

16 Tower Hill, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5ER

Session One (2 Hours)

1. Introduction to the day’s course

2. Explain the reason for good, accurate history taking

3. An adequate time allowed for history taking, covering all eventualities

4. The art of taking a good case history

5. Look for red and yellow flags and danger signs.

6. Relevant Case History for a Road Traffic Accident

Session Two (2 Hours)

1. Understand and evaluate the differences between mechanical LBP and those of a pathological nature.

2. The differences between Radiculopathy and Myelopathy when treating back problems

3. Recognise and learn the important orthopaedic tests and eliminate the irrelevant ones for LBP.

4. Perform Sensation, Motor and Reflex in order to pinpoint the exact level of LBP. Evaluate the difference between a prolapsed disc or a subluxation.

5. Appreciate the importance of a thorough examination in order to reach a diagnosis

Session Three (One and a Half Hours)

1. To know the difference between Referred Radicular Pain and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) when treating cervical problems.

2. Learn to perform the relevant orthopaedic cervical tests before treating cervical problems.

3. Perform Sensation, Motor and Reflex tests to the cervical vertebrae.

4. How to treat the dizzy patient

Further details can be obtained from:

AMCST Mobile: 07904 436 897 (Jenny Rhodes)

AMCST Emails: mctimoney.corley@googlemail.com or info@mctimoney-corley.com

The Association of Osteomyologists

80 Greenstead Avenue,
Woodford Green,
Essex
IG8 7ER

Email: info@osteomyology.co.uk

Various CPD Courses listed under 'CPD DIARY' at www.osteomyology.co.uk

www.back.com

General information regarding back health. Useful reading.

www.getbodysmart.com

online

A website for teaching & learning the basic principles of human anatomy & physiology

www.heseminars.com www.hotcourses.com

Health Education Seminars Muscle Energy Techniques
Lumbar Spine & Pelvis

Centaur Therapies

www.centaur-therapies.co.uk

Ideas for CPD - various animal workshops/courses- various dates

Jo Rose, Terry Shubrook and Caroline Baldock.

www.rose-therapy.co.uk

01273 299611 / 07989 505264.

joroseholistic@yahoo.co.uk

For course information:

www.rose-therapy.co.uk/id9.htm

More information on Kinesiology for animals:

http://www.rose-therapy.co.uk/ id12.ht

Courses and workshops for next year....

Its been another busy year, what with re-locating to rural Oxfordshire, rescuing and rehabilitating a couple of really lovely horses, helping both animal and human clients, and running / co-ordinating courses with fantastic students and brilliant invited teachers - all good stuff!

Below is an overview of what's to come in the first half of 2012 with links to more information.

Please let me know if you are interested in / would like more details on anything.

23rd^th and 24^th February: Reiki 1 for people and animalsIncludes pre-practical home study section. Chinnor, Oxon, £175

25^th February, 1.45 – 5pm: Applied Zoopharmacognosy workshop. Animal self selection of plants oils and herbs.

Chinnor, Oxon, £40

29^th February: Equine Merishia Massage practical day of practitioner course. Includes home study and practical day packs. Chinnor, Oxon, £129

1st March: Canine Merishia Massage practical day of practitioner course. Includes home study and practical day packs. Chinnor, Oxon, £99

NB: For both Equine and Canine Merishia Massage: £189

2^nd and 3^rd March: Reiki 2 for people, pets and horses.Includes distant healing and healing past and future. Chinnor, Oxon, £155

9^th March, Reiki for animals techniques day. For those who have completed a human Reiki course. Chinnor, Oxon, £85.

15^th March: Equine massage for horse owners: Learn how to spot irregularities in gait, and apply simple massage strokes to ease muscle and joint tightness in your horse, Shropshire, £75

16^th March: Equine stretch day: Learn a comprehensive stretch routine to help maintain and improve suppleness,Shropshire, £75 (£130 for both above days if booked before 15^thFebruary)

17^th March: Equine massage for horse owners: Learn how to spot irregularities in gait, and apply simple massage strokes to ease muscle and joint tightness in your horse, Shropshire, £75

18^th March: Equine stretch day: Learn a comprehensive stretch routine to help maintain and improve suppleness,Shropshire, £75 (£130 for both above days if booked before 15^thFebruary)

24^th March: Healing Tools Workshop. Explores colour, sound, crystals, magnets and essences. With Terry Shubrook, Chinnor, Oxon, £75

31^st March, 9.30am – 4.30pm: Advanced Equine Muscles and Stretch Workshop. A practical workshop in application of therapeutic stretches, aimed at equine professionals.

Chinnor, Oxon. £70

5^th April: Equine Merishia Massage practical day of practitioner course. Includes home study and practical day packs. Chinnor, Oxon, £129

6^th April: Canine Merishia Massage practical day of practitioner course. Includes home study and practical day packs. Chinnor, Oxon, £99

NB: For both Equine and Canine Merishia Massage: £189

13^th and 14^th April: Reiki 1 for people and animals Includes pre-practical home study section. Chinnor, Oxon, £175

27th and 28th April: Touch for Health Kinesiology part 1. First part of 5 part practitioner training. Improve energy, posture, confidence, ease pain, clear stress. Chinnor, Oxon . £165 per part (plus £50 for all required books).

28^th April, 4pm: Demonstration and talk: Integrating Kinesiology massage and touch techniques into animal therapies. Chinnor, Oxon, £15

2^nd May: Equine Merishia Massage practical day of practitioner course. Includes home study and practical day packs. Chinnor, Oxon, £129

3^rd May: Canine Merishia Massage practical day of practitioner course. Includes home study and practical day packs. Chinnor, Oxon, £99

NB: For both Equine and Canine Merishia Massage: £189

4^th and 5^th March: Reiki 2 for people, pets and horses.Includes distant healing and healing past and future. Chinnor, Oxon, £155

6^th May: Animal Communication course, with Lizi Angel. A ‘how to’ course in telepathic communication with animals. Chinnor, Oxon, £65

12^th May: Improve performance through long reining,with Caroline Baldock (previous advisor to Monty Roberts), £75

19^th / 20^th May: Equine Acu-point therapy techniques workshop. Touch technique on meridian points with emotional and physical associations, with Lisa Walker, Chinnor, Oxon, £150, or £130 if booked by 19^th March.

7^th June: Equine Merishia Massage practical day of practitioner course. Includes home study and practical day packs. Chinnor, Oxon, £129

8^th June: Canine Merishia Massage practical day of practitioner course. Includes home study and practical day packs. Chinnor, Oxon, £99

NB: For both Equine and Canine Merishia Massage: £189

16^th / 17^th June: Part one of Reiki Master course for people and animals. 3 part course covering anatomy energy work, energy medicine, surrogate healing, energy removal, geopathic energies and more, Chinnor, Oxon, £460.

Parts 2 and 3 tba to suit group.

23^rd June: Hedgerow plants for animals – foraging and preparation day: Includes drying and making oils, plus self selection by animals. Chinnor, Oxon, £75

29^th / 30^th June: Second Degree Reiki for people and animals

Chinnor, Oxon, £155

1^st July: Understanding dogs with Lizi Angel: Reading body language, safe handling, food for mood. 1pm – 5pm, Chinnor, Oxon, £40

7^th / 8^th July: Myofascial Release techniques, with application to people and horses with Dawn McCaig: Effective release techniques, often the key to solving chronic pain, Chinnor, Oxon, £150, or £130 if paid in full by 1^st April.

A website that teaches about anatomy. It has informative online anatomy and physiology quizzes,offers courses and you can sign up for a daily email with reminders about the workings of the human body.

Some of the site is reproduced here but for full details of what they can offer follow this link:

http://www.collegeofbodyscience.com/stay-in-touch.htm

A-Natomy-A-Day?

'Want to have little snippets and gentle reminders of anatomy, physiology and general body science? Delivered to your virtual door without having to go and look?'

Thank you for the CPD suggestions on your membership forms. The CPD courses page on the website is regularly updated with many courses reflecting these suggestions and also ideas for you to do your CPD hours by reading books, watching DVD’s or online reading. A site has been recommended by one of our members, has online interactive anatomical and physiological quizzes. http://www.collegeofbodyscience.com/course-calendar.htm

These books are on Amazon, look interesting and have good reviews:

Pilates

The Pilates Bible: The Most Comprehensive and Accesible Guide to Pilates Ever by Lynne Robinson, Lisa Bradshaw, and Nathan Gardner (Paperback - 4 Jan 2010) £18.99

The Body Control Pilates Back Book by Lynne Robinson, Helge Fisher, and Paul Massey (Paperback - 22 Mar 2002)

Buy new: £9.99 £5.00

The Complete Book of Pilates for Men by Daniel Lyon (Paperback - 20 Feb 2006)

Buy new: £10.99 £6.58

Equine massage

How Your Horse Moves: A Graphic Guide to Understanding How Your Horse Works by Gillian Higgins (Hardcover - 27 Mar 2009)

£19.99

Basic Principles of Equine Massage / Muscle Therapy by Mike Scott (Paperback - 12 Mar 2007)

£27.50

Equine Locomotion by Willem Back DVM PhD and Hilary M. Clayton BVSc PhD MRCVS (Hardcover - 27 Oct 2000)

£94.99

Sports Massage for Horses by Pennie Hooper (Hardcover - 6 Feb 2006)

£16.95

Electrotherapy

Electrotherapy: evidence-based practice (Physiotherapy Essentials) by Tim Watson PhD BSc(Hons) MCSP DipTP Professor (Paperback - 22 Feb 2008)

£44.99

Manual Therapy

Naturopathic Physical Medicine: Theory and Practice for Manual Therapists and Naturopaths by Leon Chaitow ND DO(Paperback - 24 Apr 2008)

£45.99

The College of Body Science

http://www.collegeofbodyscience.com

This college offers anatomy, physiology and pathology courses for CAM practitioners. They teach the tougher-to-learn body science specifically for various therapists and health practitioners in the complementary and alternative health fields.

Know Your Neuroanatomy
14-15 Sept 2011
London Bridge £220

THE ASSOCIATION OF McTIMONEY-CORLEY SPINAL THERAPISTS

AMCST Office:

16 Tower Hill, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5ER (Bobbie Nicholson)

AMCST Office 01993 774 418 (Bobbie Nicholson - 24 hour answer phone service)

AMCST Mobile: 07904 436 897 (Jenny Rhodes)

AMCST Emails: mctimoney.corley@googlemail.com or info@mctimoney-corley.com

AMCST Website: www.mctimoney-corley.com

Course Tutor:

Colin Beckett BSc. Hons. (OBU), MAO, Lic MET, Dip. MCST (OCC)

Date:26th November 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Venue: Burwell Hall,Thorney Leys, Witney, Oxfordshire OX28 5NP

Cost: £100, payable to:

AMCST 16,Tower Hill Witney Oxfordshire, OX28 5ER

Session One (2 Hours)

1. Introduction to the day’s course

2. Explain the reason for good, accurate history taking

3. An adequate time allowed for history taking, covering all eventualities

4. The art of taking a good case history

5. Look for red and yellow flags and danger signs.

6. Relevant Case History for a Road Traffic Accident

Session Two (2 Hours)

1. Understand and evaluate the differences between mechanical LBP and those of a pathological nature.

2. The differences between Radiculopathy and Myelopathy when treating back problems

3. Recognise and learn the important orthopaedic tests and eliminate the irrelevant ones for LBP.

4. Perform Sensation, Motor and Reflex in order to pinpoint the exact level of LBP. Evaluate the difference between a prolapsed disc or a subluxation.

5. Appreciate the importance of a thorough examination in order to reach a diagnosis

Session Three (One and a Half Hours)

1. To know the difference between Referred Radicular Pain and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) when treating cervical problems.

2. Learn to perform the relevant orthopaedic cervical tests before treating cervical problems.

3. Perform Sensation, Motor and Reflex tests to the cervical vertebrae.

4. How to treat the dizzy patient

5. Reach a diagnosis following the above tests.

Registered in England and Wales Company Number: 4327423

IMPORTANT: It is now compulsory for association members to attend a minimum of 20 hours a year CPD from 1st July 2011. Attending the annual conference counts towards 6 hours of the requirements. Any relevant CPD course will be taken into consideration. All we require is proof of your attendance i.e. a receipt.

Please visit this page regularly as ideas for CPD courses will be added throughout the year.

The CPD courses that are advertised on these pages are ones that are acceptable to Balens for our insurance purposes.