MANIPULATIVE TREATMENT OF THE CERVICAL SPINE

Osteopathic & Chiropractic Cervical Manipulation

By Philip Thomas DO BSC Hons
The Osteopathic College of Trieste is glad to present the new postgraduate seminar “Osteopathic & Chiropractic Cervical
Manipulation” given by Professor Philip Thomas.
This seminar will cover the diagnosis and the manipulative treatment methodology of the cervical spine in accordance with
the notions Osteopathy and Chiropractic have developed so far, considering their variations and their technical and conceptual
differences. Joint dysfunction is reconsidered according to the concept of tensegrity that is combined with the traditional
osteopathic and chiropractic methodology and applied to palpation, motion analysis and treatment.
The manipulative treatment of the cervical and cervicodorsal areas are analysed in details through the Chiropractic Adjustment
Techniques HVLA (High-Velocity Low-Amplitude) and the Osteopathic Minimal Lever Manipulation Techniques (Short Lever).
Furthermore another concept of osteopathic manipulation is developed, namely the Active Motion Manipulation, an active
manipulation applied to the cervical spine thanks to the employment of instrumental treatment methods like the Chiropractic
Activator and the Impulse.

Professor
Philip Thomas, DO BSC Hons, Dip Ac MICO, osteopath from Liverpool, graduated from the British College of Osteopathic
Medicine (BCOM) of London. He then pursued a master’s degree at the John Wernham College of Classical Osteopathy of
Maidstone, earning the M.I.C.O.
Afterwards he deepened the osteopathic and chiropractic techniques with famous experts such as Laurie Hartman, John
Wernham, Leon Chaitow, Leonard Faye, Simon King and many others, combining their thoughts and clinic methodology.
He is professor of Structural and Classical Osteopathy at the Osteopathic College of Trieste and he is advisor at the Northern
Society of Osteopathy in the United Kingdom.

Seminar Syllabus
1st day
Analysis, palpation and test of the upper cervical spine.
Osteopathic and chiropractic manipulation of the upper cervical spine (C0-C1, C1-C2), in sitting and supine position. High
Velocity Thrust (HVLA), Muscle Energy Techniques (MET), Traction Thrust Technique.
Practical demonstration and discussion of the techniques covered over the first day.

2nd day
Analysis, palpation and test of the cervical spine from C2 to C7/D1.
Specific analysis of the cervicodorsal curve.
Osteopathic and chiropractic manipulation of the cervical spine from C2 to the cervicodorsal area (C7/D1-D2) in supine, prone
and sitting position.
High Velocity Thrust (HVLA), Muscle Energy Techniques (MET), CDJ Left Off Techniques.
Practical demonstration and discussion of the techniques covered over the first and second day.

3rd day
Cervical Instrument Manipulation.
Introduction to a new concept of manipulation, namely the Active Motion Manipulation, an active manipulation applied to the
cervical spine.
Methodology and employment of the Activator and of the Impulse Adjusting Methods.
Practical demonstration and discussion of the techniques covered all over the three days.

Osteopathic College S.r.l. Società Unipersonale

Via Valdirivo, 42 - 34122 Trieste (TS) - Tel. +39 0403721457 - Fax +39 040 3723632
Registro delle Imprese di Trieste, C. F. e P. IVA: 01195400328 – R.E.A. TS - 131734 1 of 2
Event Code: PGTMRC201402

Duration and schedule

From Friday, 17th to Sunday 19th of October 2014.
Three days for the total amount of 24 h of theoretical and practical lessons.
Timetable: 09.00 am – 01.00 pm / 02.00 pm – 06.00 pm

Location
Osteopathic College, via Valdirivo n° 42 – 34122 Trieste.

Professional figures: Osteopaths D.O. and sixth-year course students of ROI Schools

Maximum number of participants: 40

The course will not start if there is not a minimum number of 20 participants.

Costs
Euros 500.00 + VAT (610.00 €)
Special rates: € 400.00 + VAT (488.00 €) price reduction for sixth-year students of the R.O.I. affiliated School of Osteopathy.
Including:
Simultaneous translation and D.O. MROI support
Certificate of Attendance with Austria T.Ü.V. UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 Quality System Certification.

Methods of payment
Deposit: Euros 150.00 + VAT (183.00 €) no later than the 30th September 2014
Balance: Euros 350.00 + VAT (427.00 €) no later than the 8th October 2014
By means of bank transfer to:
OSTEOPATHIC COLLEGE S.r.l.
DEUTCHE Bank – Sportello di Trieste – via Roma, 7 – 34121 Trieste
IBAN: IT14G0310402200000000821419
REASON FOR PAYMENT: TRATTAMENTO MAN. RACHIDE CERVICALE / PGTMRC201402 – Participant’s name and surname.
The acceptance of the enrolments (enrolment form together with the copy of payment receipt) depends on their order of arrival,
until the available 40 seats last. In case of missed attendance, enrolment fees will not be refunded.
        
The deadline for enrolments: 30th September 2014

Information and enrolment

Event organization administration: Osteopathic College, via Valdirivo, 42 – 34122 Trieste
Tel. +39 040 3721457 Mobile phone: +39 340 7570102 email: info@osteopathic-college.it
In order to formalize the enrolment, a copy of the payment receipt must be enclosed to the enrolment form and be
sent to: Osteopathic College Srl – via Valdirivo n° 42 – 34122 Trieste or to info@osteopathic-college.it.

The authorization to record audio/video files is at the professor or lecturer’s discretion.

Osteopathic College S.r.l. Società Unipersonale

Via Valdirivo, 42 - 34122 Trieste (TS) - Tel. +39 0403721457 - Fax +39 040 3723632
Registro delle Imprese di Trieste, C. F. e P. IVA: 01195400328 – R.E.A. TS - 131734 2 of 2