Back Pathology and movement direction – Sally Roberts 1 day

This workshop has been developed to help us gain a good understanding of the common range of pathologies we come across in our work. Each participant is given a topic to research and present to the rest of the group, which will be discussed and reviewed by Sally.

1. Psychology of chronic Lower back pain
2. Hypermobility Syndrome
3. Back Surgery, and post operative long term management
4. Scoliosis
5. Extension related lumbar spine to include spondilolythesis and facet joint syndrome
6. Sacro–iliac Joint Dysfunction (SIJ)
7. Whiplash
8. Disc related injuries
9. Ankylosing Spondylitis
10. Thoracic spine issues and thoracic outlet syndrome

Movement Direction Considerations

We will workshop each movement direction, the emphasis of the exercise, movement faults and cautions/contraindications. From the clients’ medical history and postural presentation we may choose to modify the exercises or exclude exercises.

The consideration of movement direction is useful when putting together a balanced class. Namely: flexion, extension, rotation, side flexion both in the trunk and peripherals. The layering of more complex movements should be integrated as the client progresses. The evaluation of how a client performs in a particular direction of movement informs us how we will facilitate improvements in the execution of the exercise.

 Cost £175 (early bird £150 booked 4 weeks in advance)

Discounts for PiN £120