Assessment of arteries for spasm and autonomic imbalance. Palpation of the tunica media and externa for changes in density and tone. Using this palpation skill application of sustained direct, counterstrain and recoil will be taught to treat and normalize the tone and therefore blood flow to the patients tissue. Treatment of common arterial condtions is covered. The new three day format includes treatment of the arteries of the cranium, discussions on migraines and early concussion management and it's conraindications.  Course offered in Calgary Sept 10-11 2022.

   

Designed for Osteopathy this course covers the development of the human structure. It can be taken by any manual therapist that is looking for a better understanding of the design and connections found in the human body. Palpation of the motions of Embryological development will be covered. This course is available online by clicking here: https://squirrelinhands.teach​able.com/p/embryology-cco-ceo-sico

In addition to this course Brad is teaching a graduate course on Embryological palpation and identification of patterns in the adult. This 2 day course covers how to feel the embryological energetic movements in the adult, how to identify patterns and epigenetics as a possible explanation for what we feel with our hands in our patients. This course was held in Toronto in July and is booked in Vancouver in February. 

The use of Chapman's Reflexes in Osteopatic Manual Therapy started almost a hundred years ago. It is still a valid tool for assessing acute organ conditions and to treat patients who cannot have visceral manipulation due to their pathologies. This fine palpation tool is easy to learn and effective to use. Courses can be customized from 1 day to two day. Brad's Masters Thesis was on Chapman's Reflexes. His expertise in the palpation of these points has been validated and tested. 

Introductory and advanced courses

Using manual therapy skills, treatment of adhesive capulitis, tendonitis, thoracic outlet syndrome, and raynauds syndrome will be covered. Use of fascial relaease, unwinding, and structural corrections will be focused on to provide a complete treatment plan for patients with upper extremity symptoms. Nerve compression will also be looked at and analysed. 

This osteopathic concept using a seated position for the patient will allow the participant to learn how to palpate open and closed facets on the spine. Using the seated position treatment will be applied in a soft safe manner. This type of treatment can be used for any patient but is very effective in a geriatric population

Assessment of the disc herniation for shear forces that cause the original disc translation. Management of patients in all stages of healing with this condition, discussions on when and when not to use OA corrections when addressing these patients. Multilayered approach to the correction of these lesions is also covered.  

Pathology for Osteopaths is an online course created for students of the SICO program in Switerland. It is open to all D.O.M.P.'s who want to take a full program in Pathology or an upgrade to knowledge base in the subject. 

You can access it at www.squirrelinhands.teachable.com/p/osteopathology

This pathology course focuses on the different physiologies of each decade of life. Applying these physiological information, development of specific treatment approaches for each decade and how to alter your treatment plan when a patient presents with a pathology. 

This course focuses on the application of recent research on the effects, efficacy and applications of commonly used manual therapy techniques. Muscle Energy, Counterstrain, fascial release. cranial manipulation, joint mobilization and osteoarticular treatments will be covered.  This course is available online at the following link: https://squirrelinhands.teachable.com/p/osteopathophys-1

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