Thoracic Spine & Ribs: Advanced Mobilisation & Manipulation

Elevate your expertise, deliver superior patient outcomes, and become a sought-after specialist in your field.

What the course involves

Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques

 

Thoracic Spine & Ribs: Advanced Mobilisation & Manipulationย is designed to empower physiotherapists, sports therapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, and health professionals with advanced skills in the manipulation of the thoracic spine and ribs.

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I'm the creator of the Bodymaster Method® Diploma. With a wealth of experience in osteopathy, writing, research, and lecturing, I've spent years cultivating the knowledge and skills to create transformative courses for post-graduate professionals around the world. My passion lies in guiding professionals to become the leading therapists in their communities.

But what I offer isn't just education; it's a paradigm shift. While traditional university training often focuses on the site of pain, applying hands-on therapy and emphasising eccentric loading, my Bodymaster Method® offers a refreshing perspective.

My unique approach urges therapists to view each client as a holistic entity, not just a site of discomfort. The Bodymaster Method® underscores the belief that no pain exists in isolation, revolutionizing the way therapists approach treatment. This philosophy equips them with a more comprehensive understanding of the human body, enabling them to diagnose and treat with a broader, more integrated perspective.

Each course under the Bodymaster Method® isn't just an educational experience; it's a journey that I have carefully crafted based on my own wealth of knowledge and insights gathered over an illustrious career. Every piece of wisdom I share stems from a deep understanding of the field and a burning passion for helping others achieve success.

Join me on this exciting journey and redefine your career path. With my guidance, you won't just become a therapist—you'll become a Bodymaster, a standout professional equipped with a unique skillset that propels you leagues above the rest.

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You will learn 

Any form of manual therapy techniques for the vertebral column and pelvis are commonly performed for the treatment of pain and dysfunctional movement patterns. The purpose of this online course is to introduce qualified and experienced manual therapists’ techniques to mobilise and manipulate the thoracic spine and ribs.

The techniques that will be demonstrated throughout this course are very safe and effective as long as they are performed correctly. Proficiency in their use requires training and practice on a continual basis. The term manipulation is often used to describe a range of physical therapy techniques.

The manipulative techniques that will be demonstrated within this course, which include the theoretical components and associated videos are known as a high velocity thrust (HVT). They can also be known as a Grade 5 manipulation and we do this particular technique to achieve a joint cavitation that is generally accompanied by the cracking sound and all this will be explained throughout the modules  / lessons located within this online course.

Human anatomy is truly fascinating and so are mobilisations and manipulations of the vertebral column and is one of the many reasons why I wanted to design a course specifically about the functional anatomy, assessment and subsequent treatment protocols for the thoracic spine and ribs.

I will take you step-by-step through how to:

  • Assess the specific levels of the thoracic spine & ribs
  • How to apply treatment of the thoracic spine & ribs using muscle energy techniques (METs) 
  • Utilise specific mobilisations of the upper, middle and lower thoracic spine
  • How to mobilise different levels of the rib cage
  • How to apply High velocity thrust (HVT) or Grade 5 manipulations to the thoracic spine and ribs
  • How to manipulate the thoracic spine using a technique known as the DOG
  • Specific manipulation of the cervical thoracic junction (CTJ) 
  • How to apply the butterfly spring technique to mobilise or manipulate the rib cage
  • Manipulation of the 1st and 2nd rib   
On completion of the course you will have the underlying and fundamental anatomical knowledge necessary to identify, discuss and treat the majority of the anatomical structures located within the human framework of the thoracic spine and rib cage.

 

The Bodymaster Method® is accredited by the Sports Therapy Organisation (STO)

On completion of the course you will understand:

โž” On completion of the course, you will have the knowledge and practical experience necessary to identify, assess and treat specific dysfunction within the musculoskeletal framework and perform a variety of mobilisation and manipulation Techniques that will help restore function. 

Accredited:

โž” The Bodymaster Method® is accredited by the Sports Therapy Organisation (STO)

 

The course is designed and taught by John Gibbons an experienced osteopath, researcher, and lecturer, who has crafted this course based on a wealth of hands-on experience. This offers you the opportunity to learn from a seasoned professional who has trained countless therapists worldwide to become the best in their respective areas.

Unlike many courses that focus only on the site of pain, the Bodymaster Method® teaches students to view their client as a whole person. This comprehensive approach enables you to deliver superior patient outcomes and positions you as a top-tier therapist in your field.

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What You’ll Learn

Theory

Key areas covered in this course:

 

โž” The role of the manipulative therapist & appropriate insurance

โž” Differentiate between Osteopathy, Chiropractic and Physiotherapy

โž” Functional anatomy of the vertebral column, including the ribs and pelvis

โž” Mobilisation vs Manipulation

โž” Contraindications and red flag pathologies

โž” Spinal Mechanics / Fryettes law - known as type 1 and type 2

โž” Theory – Motion testing and palpation

โž” Principle of leverage and coupled motion

โž” Combining leverages

โž” Explanation of HVT, Grade 1-5 mobilisations

โž” Assessment of the thoracic spine and ribs will be explained through attached PDFs and demonstrated through video interaction

โž” Mobilisation and manipulative techniques will be demonstrated to the thoracic spine and associated ribs

Practical

 

Key areas covered in this course:

โž” Assessment of the specific levels of the thoracic spine & ribs

โž”  Treatment of the thoracic spine & ribs using muscle energy techniques (METs)

โž” Specific mobilisations of the upper, middle and lower thoracic spine

โž”  Specific mobilisations of the rib cage and specific levels

โž” High velocity thrust (HVT) or Grade 5 manipulations to the thoracic spine and ribs

โž” Seated thoracic spine manipulation known as the thoracic thrust or AP (Anterior-Posterior) thrust

โž” Standing thoracic spine manipulation using an AP thrust

โž” Manipulation of the thoracic spine using a technique known as the DOG

โž” Manipulation of the cervical thoracic junction (CTJ) using a lift

โž” Prone manipulation of the CTJ - using the thumb thrust technique

โž” Prone manipulation of the CTJ - using the metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP) thrust technique

โž” Butterfly spring technique to mobilise or manipulate the rib cage

โž” Triangular spring technique for the middle rib level

โž” Manipulation of the 1st and 2nd rib 

โž” Manipulation of the lower to middle ribs using the pelvis lever technique 

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