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đź“ŤWHERE: Osteopatiakoulu Atlas Oy – Piispansilta 9 B, 3 krs. 02230 Espoo (Finland)
🗓️​ WHEN: June 18-19-20, 2027;
Lesson Time:Â 9.30AM – 4.30PM (with approx. 1-hour lunch break)
💼​ LECTURER: Dr. Alessandro Lorusso – Physiotherapist – OsteopathÂ
📚​ STANDARD LESSON PROGRAM:Â
DAY 1
Theory
• The peripheral neuro-stimulating effects of HVLA techniques (proprioceptive alterations)
• Overview of applied biomechanics (movement axes and morpho-functional divisions) of the cervical spine and upper thoracic
Practical session
• Functional Exercises and drills
• Screening for referral: ruling out the main red flags for cervical manipulative treatment
• Biomechanical assessment tests: understanding and appreciating somatic dysfunction
• HVLA Techniques
– OAA full palm rotation
– Occipital Break
– Mid-cervical in Cradle hold rotation
– Mid-cervical in Cradle hold side-shift
– CDJ prone position
– CDJ lateral break supine
– K1 up slip
• Application methodology for specific pathologies: cervicobrachialgia, cervical disc disease, cervicogenic headaches.
DAY 2
Theory
• Overview of applied biomechanics of the mid/lower thoracic spine, lumbar spine and pelvic system (movement axes and morpho-functional divisions)
Practical session
• Functional Exercises and drills
• Screening for referral: ruling out the main red flags for thoracic, lumbar and pelvic manipulative treatment
• Biomechanical assessment tests: understanding and appreciating somatic dysfunction
• HVLA Techniques
– Thoracic Double palm contact
– Upper Hook DOG
– Classic Mid-thoracic DOG
– Dynamic DOG for T-L
– Dropped Lumbar Roll
– Lumbar Side posture
– Side-Roll for SIJ
– Sacral Toggle
• Application methodology for specific pathologies: Maigne’s Syndrome, lumbar disc disease.
DAY 3
Practical session
• HVLA Techniques
– Atlas rebound
– Occiput lift
– Ashmore Technique
– Gonstead Technique
– Sitting lateral break for CDJ
– Hook lumbar Drop
– Pubis shot-gun
– Butterfly ribs
– Thoracic lift