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📍WHERE: Institut Salut Holistica – Consell de Cent 555, BARCELONA (Spain).
🗓️ WHEN: March 21-22, 2026;
Lesson Time: 9.30AM – 4.30PM (with approx. 1-hour lunch break)
💼 LECTURER: Dr. Alessandro Lorusso – Physiotherapist – Osteopath
📚 STANDARD LESSON PROGRAM:
Day 1
1. Effects of HVLA techniques: peripheral proprioceptive impact
2. Introduction to applied biomechanics of the cervical spine (movement axes and morpho-
functional divisions)
3. Biomechanical evaluation tests (understanding and identifying somatic dysfunction)
4. Cervical HVLA techniques:
•Occipital Break
•O.A.A. Full Palm
•CDJ in prone position
•CDJ lateral break
•Mid-cervical cradle-hold rotation
•Mid-cervical cradle-hold side-shift
5. Introduction to applied biomechanics of the thoracic spine
6. Biomechanical evaluation tests
7. Thoracic HVLA techniques:
•Harpoon DOG for upper thoracic
•Classic DOG
•Double palm contact
•Dynamic DOG
•1st rib
Day 2
8. Introduction to applied biomechanics of the lumbar spine and pelvis
9. Biomechanical evaluation tests
10. Lumbo-pelvic HVLA techniques:
•Lumbar Roll- Chiropractic Side posture
•Sacral Toggle
•Shot Gun for pubic symphysis
•SIJ Side Roll
11. Treatment protocols for non-specific neck and lower back pain
12. Management of discopathies and manipulative strategies