Still Techniques

This course will introduce the participants to the history, principles, and practice of the Still-Techniques. These technique principles originated with the founder of Osteopathy, Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, and are very gentle and effective in the treatment of patients.

The term “Still – Techniques” honors the origin of the technique principles and are typically divided into three main categories of techniques:

• Direct action, “Challenging the Barrier”
• Dindirect action, “Balance-and-hold”
• Combined action, “Exaggeration of the lesion”

These principles will thoroughly be explained, demonstrated and practices on the axial spine, thorax and pelvis, the extremities and the soft-tissues. Using applied anatomy and physiology, techniques will be extended into the fascia, viscera, and cranium.

This course is extremely beneficial to both osteopathic practice and patient care, and with an immediate clinical applicability.

After the completion of the course the participant should

• Know the history and development of the various themes of Still- Techniques
• Understand the three main categories of Still – Techniques and their principles of application.
• Be able to effectively apply the principles of Still – Techniques to various body tissues in different positions.
• Be able to benefit in clinical practice from the immediate effects of using the Still – Techniques to different patients

Programme

Day 1

• Osteopathic models of care and approaches
• Introduction to the history of Still – techniques
• The principles of the Still – Techniques: Challenging the barrier, Balance-and-Hold, Exaggeration of the Lesion
• Demonstration of the principles: the first rib
• Diagnosis and assessing with A.T. Still
• Practical part: the cervical spine

Day 2

• Developing a practical philosophy of osteopathy
• Practical part: the thorax
• Practical part: the lumbar spine
• Thinking osteopathy with Dr. Still
• Using applied anatomy and physiology: from technique to treatment

Day 3

• Review of Day 1 and 2: Questions and Answers
• Practical part: the pelvis
• Practical part: the extremities
• Still-Techniques: beyond the joints – applying the principles to the fascia, viscera and cranium
• Review of the course: questions and answers

Date

FIRST DAY - 3 May 2024

From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

SECOND DAY - 4 May 2024

From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

THIRD DAY - 5 May 2024

From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost

The cost of the course is € 650.

Those who will also enrol in the course “High-Velocity Low-Amplitude Techniques” will benefit from a special price for both courses, which is € 1.000.
 The discount is applied directly to the cart.