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Spinal Mechanics Class Outline
Class Registration Form (pdf) October, 2019
Students will learn:
Principles of Osteopathy
Spinal and sacral mechanics and gait analysis
Shears
Gluten's effects on animal motility
Day 1:
Introduction to the Principles of Osteopathy
Overview of class goals
Hierarchy of protective mechanisms
Blueprints of body, fascia explanation
Introduction to energetic techniques
Mechanical canine exam
Explanation - principles of shock (Sympathetic overdrive)
Day 2:
Vascular and lymphatic fluid dynamics overview
Heart roll, AV twist and lungs overview and practice
Gluten impaction review on kidneys, liver, and musculoskeletal dysfunction
Cervical-thoracic lumbo-pelvis mechanics review
Cervical exam - practical application on dogs
Treatment of cranial base and cervical spine with energetic/functional indirect techniques
Day 3:
Review Type I, Type II spinal mechanics and lumbo - pelvis mechanics
Instruction of practical 15-minute treatment strategies
Explanation of neurological lateral shears of the spine
Introduction to Thomas Myers, LMT fascial outlines
Day 4:
Explanation of pelvic paradigm and its application
Explanation of descended/ascended sacral dysfunction
Review of mechanical exams in correlation with fascial lines and roll/glide (Arthrokinematics)principles
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