FMT4 Fascia in Manual Therapy 4 - The neck

FMT 4 - Fascia in manual therapy: alignment of the neck, atlas, axis and shoulders

FMT - Fascia in Manual Therapy is a continuing education course in 4 training modules and deals with the treatment and alignment of fascia and joints in manual therapy. The course is designed for manual therapists who want to deepen their knowledge of fascia and joints and incorporate the techniques into their work. The course offers a comprehensive and detailed insight into the anatomy, functioning and treatment of fascia and joints. The techniques taught are composed of different bodywork methods and can be easily integrated into existing work concepts.

Each of the 4 modules consists of 20 hours of instruction and includes the following main topics:

FMT 1 - Fascia in Manual Therapy - Module 1
Basics of fascia work and alignment of the main joints
FMT 2 - Fascia in Manual Therapy - Module 2
Advanced techniques for alignment of the pelvis, lower back, and abdomen
FMT 3 - Fascia in Manual Therapy - Module 3
Advanced techniques for alignment of the spine and rib cage (ribs and sternum)
FMT 4 - Fascia in Manual Therapy - Module 4
Advanced techniques for alignment of the neck, atlas, axis and shoulders

Learning contents

Restrictions in the fascia system or misalignments of joints have a significant influence on the vibration and resonance behavior of our body. Impairments in the fasciae can lead to poor posture, evasive movements or tension in the joints and can be very painful under certain circumstances. FMT - Fascia in Manual Therapy opens up different approaches and possibilities for us to treat fascia and joints and to improve and promote their movement capacity. The techniques taught are composed of different methods of bodywork and can be easily integrated into existing work concepts.

FMT 4 - Fascia in Manual Therapy: Alignment of the Neck addresses advanced techniques for alignment of the neck, atlas, axis and shoulders. The intricate structure and multifaceted functions of the neck require special attention in manual treatment. Some special features such as whiplash, herniated discs in the neck, and tinitus are covered in detail.

Learning objectives

Theory:

• Anatomy of the cervical spine
• Fascia of the neck
• Atlas and axis - C1 and C2
• 7th cervical vertebra and 1st thoracic vertebra - C7 and T1
• Cervical plexus and crnial nerves
• Symptomatology and rehabilitation of cervical spine injuries
• Fascia of the shoulderegion
• Brachial plexus - innervation of the arms
• Fascia of the shoulder area
• Whiplash injuries, tinitus, migraine
• Impingement syndrome - Frozen shoulder

Practice:

• Diagnosis of the cervical spine
• Movement capacity of thneck
• Hand positioning and precision in work
• Fascia work on the cervical spine
• Positional release techniques
• Alignment of the cervical vertebrae, C3-C7
• Alignment of atlas and axis - C1 and C2
• Clients with physical limitations - case studies
• Integration techniques

Times

Day 1: 10 - 12.30 am / 2 - 6 pm
Day 2: 9 - 12.30 am / 2 - 6 pm
Day 3: 9 - 12.30 am / 2 - 4.30 pm

Target group

Manual therapists and other bodyworkers

Requirements

At least 1 year of hands-on experience with manual therapy. The individual training modules can be attended independently of each other.

Remarks

Each of the 4 modules includes 20 hours of training, EMR/ASCA compliant. Course language is German. Before each training module, an electronic course script is handed out to the participants, which is included in the course costs. This contains the course content and photo-documented descriptions of all techniques. All participants will receive the script as an electronic document in PDF format by email before the start of the course. It is also possible to purchase bound copies of the script during the course - cost CHF 40.