5 Educators providing Acupuncturist courses in Sutton-in-Ashfield

Course Summary Elevate Your Manual Therapy Skills: Advance Your Massage Practice! Take your massage therapy to the next level with this intensive one-day CPD course focused on powerful and effective advanced techniques. Led by Registered Osteopath Becky Tyler, you’ll gain proficiency in Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) including Post-Isometric Relaxation (PIR) and Reciprocal Inhibition (RI), Pin and Stretch, Cross Fibre Frictions, Trigger Point Therapy, and Myofascial Release. This course is essential for therapists seeking to address deeper tissue restrictions, improve client outcomes, and expand their therapeutic toolkit. Invest in your skills and transform your practice! Course Content Muscle Energy Techniques (METs): Understand the neurophysiological principles of Post-Isometric Relaxation (PIR) and Reciprocal Inhibition (RI). Learn precise application of PIR for lengthening hypertonic muscles and restoring range of motion, and effective use of RI to relax target muscles via antagonists. Develop skills in assessing and applying METs appropriately for various musculoskeletal imbalances. Pin and Stretch: Explore the impact of fascial restrictions on movement and pain. Learn effective tissue anchoring through precise pinning techniques and the art of combining pinning with dynamic stretching to release deep fascia and improve tissue glide. Discover strategic ways to integrate Pin and Stretch into your massage routines. Cross Fibre Frictions: Understand the physiological effects of breaking down adhesions, stimulating healing, and realigning tissue fibres. Learn correct hand positioning, pressure modulation, and rhythm for effective application on tendons, ligaments, and muscles. Determine appropriate indications and contraindications for safe and beneficial use. Trigger Point Therapy: Gain a deeper understanding of the formation, referral patterns, and perpetuating factors of myofascial trigger points. Refine your palpation skills for accurate location and assessment. Learn a range of advanced release methods beyond sustained pressure, including ischaemic compression with movement and stripping techniques, and how to seamlessly integrate trigger point work into your treatments. Myofascial Release: Explore the interconnectedness of fascia and its impact on pain and movement. Learn various direct and indirect hands-on techniques for addressing global fascial restrictions. Discover how to effectively blend myofascial techniques with other massage modalities for comprehensive client care. Integrating Advanced Techniques: This section covers practical strategies and considerations for safely and effectively incorporating these advanced techniques into your existing massage protocols. We only have small numbers on all our courses ensuring you have plenty of time with Becky to really develop your technique and feel confident in offering this technique to your patients. We pride ourselves on always being there ready to help and offer advise not only during the course but after as well, all you need to do is ask! Who can attend Physiotherapists Osteopaths Chiropractors Acupuncturists Manual Therapists Sports Therapists Sports Massage Therapists We may ask you to provide a copy of your qualification. Assessment Observation during the course day

Course Summary Elevate Your Diagnostic Skills: Master Orthopedic Special Tests for Common MSK Conditions! Stop guessing and start confidently identifying musculoskeletal issues with this dynamic, practical CPD course. Led by experienced Register Osteopath Becky Tyler, you’ll go beyond basic assessment and gain mastery in performing and interpreting key orthopaedic special tests. This intensive course will equip you with the essential skills to accurately assess a wide range of commonly seen conditions, including Tennis Elbow, Plantar Fasciitis, Rotator Cuff Tears, and more. This is a critical CPD for any manual therapist wanting to refine their diagnostic accuracy and provide more effective treatment. Course Content Comprehensive Review of Common MSK Conditions: An in-depth overview of prevalent musculoskeletal conditions encountered in clinical practice Mastering Upper Limb Special Tests: Practical, hands-on instruction and practice in performing and interpreting key special tests for the shoulder (e.g., Empty Can, Hawkins-Kennedy, Neer’s), elbow (e.g., Jobe’s), wrist and hand (e.g., Phalen’s, Tinel’s, Finkelstein’s), and cervical spine (e.g., Spurling’s) etc. Emphasis will be placed on proper technique, sensitivity, specificity, and clinical relevance. Mastering Lower Limb and Lumbar Spine Special Tests:Practical, hands-on instruction and practice in performing and interpreting key special tests for the lumbar spine (e.g., Straight Leg Raise, Slump Test, Quadrant Test), sacroiliac joint (e.g., FABER), hip (e.g., Trendelenburg, Thomas), knee (e.g., McMurray’s, LCL), ankle and foot (e.g., Anterior Drawer, Windlass) etc. Emphasis will be placed on proper technique, sensitivity, specificity, and clinical relevance. Clinical Reasoning and Interpretation: Developing critical thinking skills to integrate special test findings with patient history and other assessment components to arrive at accurate diagnoses and inform treatment plans. Case studies and real-world scenarios will be utilised. Practical Application and Refinement: Ample opportunity for hands-on practice in pairs, receiving feedback on technique and interpretation to build confidence and proficiency in performing special tests. Understanding Sensitivity, Specificity, and Clinical Relevance:Gaining a deeper understanding of the diagnostic accuracy of various special tests and how to apply this knowledge in clinical decision-making. We only have small numbers on all our courses ensuring you have plenty of time with Becky to really develop your technique and feel confident in offering this technique to your patients. We pride ourselves on always being there ready to help and offer advise not only during the course but after as well, all you need to do is ask! Who can attend Physiotherapists Osteopaths Chiropractors Acupuncturists Manual Therapists Sports Therapists Level 4 Sports Massage Therapists We may ask you to provide a copy of your qualification. Assessment Observation during the course day