Certificate in Osteopathic Techniques & Applications

Introduction
What is osteopathy? (2:35)

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Visceral Manipulation
Introduction
Basic Concepts
Mobility and Motility tests
Understanding Visceral Manipulation
Contraindications
Manner of Treatment
Cycles in Oriental Medicine
The therapeutic value of visceral manipulation
Diagnostic Tests and Methods in Visceral Manipulation
Listening Tests in Supine Position
Lasegue test
Relationship Between Organs and Emotions
The Liver
Liver Manipulation techniques (24:48)

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Liver and Spleen pump
Emotional Relationships and the Liver
Emotional Relationships and the Gallbladder
Emotional Relationships of the Pancreas and Spleen
The Stomach
Stomach Manipulation Techniques
Emotional Relationships and the Stomach
Small Intestine
Intestine Evaluation
Manipulations of Small intestine
The Colon
Colon's visceral articulations and topographical anatomy
Colon's Physiologic Motion
Colon's Physiologic Motion
Colon Evaluation
Colon Manipulations
Effects of colon manipulation and some important considerations
Emotional Relationships of the Intestines
The kidneys
Kidneys evaluation
Kidneys manipulation
Emotional Relationships of the Kidneys
Female Reproductive System
The physiologic motion of the uterus
Manipulation of the female reproductive system
Perineum and Bladder
Physiologic motion of the bladder
Bladder evaluation
Bladder Manipulation
Peritoneum
Abdominal Plexus release
Abdominal Sphincter release
VMT Downloadable pdf

CranioSacral therapy
Introduction CST
History of the Craniosacral Concept
Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (OCF)
The Craniosacral skeleton
Cranial palpation
Understanding Cranial Rhythmic Impulse (CRI)
CranioSacral Mechanism
Understanding the Primary Respiratory Mechanism
Flexion & Extension of the Sphenobasilar Synchondrosis
Technique Styles
Applying Direct and Indirect Techniques in OCF
Exaggeration and Disengagement
Placing Your Hands
Cranial motion testing
Practice exercise on membrane tension
Palpation of Rhythms
Interpreting the Craniosacral Rhythm
Activity for proprioceptive perception
Palpate poise and rhythms on yourself
Practice for palpating cranial rhythm on a subjec
Common Indications and Contraindications for OCF
Pelvis Diagnosis Using Inherent Motion
Occipital Decompression
Cranial Vault Hold
Fronto-occipital Hold
Posterior Temporal Hold
Mobilizing sutural restrictions in the skull
V-SPREAD (suture disengagement)
Interparietal Sutural Opening (V-Spread)
Practice: Still Point Induction on the Cranium: CV4
Sacral Hold
Frontal Lift Technique
Decompression of the Occipital Condyles
Occipitoatlantal Decompression
Parietal Lift
Decompression of the zygomatic bone
Treatment of the sphenobasilar synchondrosis, or SBS
Temporal Alternate Release technique
Mastoid Wobble
Vomer pump technique
Mobilizing the Palatine Bones
Mobilizing the Palatine Bones
Sphenopalatine Ganglion Stimulation
Alar cartilage release technique
Ethmoid Pump Technique
Palpation of the zygomatic bones
Application for the Alveolar Processes
Application for the Alveolar Processes
Flexion and extension dysfunctions of the ethmoid bone
Frontonasal suture and its treatment techniques
Metopic Suture Rhythm technique
Treatment of the eyeball
Medial pterygoid muscle release
Suprahyoid muscles release
Suboccipital Fascia
Venous Sinus Drainage (3:25)

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Temporomandibular Palpation/Motion Testing
Temporal Decompression
TMJ Compression/Decompression
Balanced Membranous Tension
John Upledger’s Ten-Step Protocol
Connection between mental, emotional issues, and physical tension
Sacrum Facilitated Oscillatory Release
CST Downloadable pdd

Lymphatic Activation Techniques
Lymphatic techniques in osteopathy
Lymphatic Technique Classification
Lymphatic Treatment Protocol
Why a “Crossroad”?
Composition of Lymph
Intro to Lymphatic System
General Considerations & Rules
Indications & Contraindications
Mysterious Lymph_ General Thoughts
Intro to Local Drainage
Clavicle Pump – Indirect Technique
First Rib Pump
Axillary Pump
Cubital Pump
Upper Limb Circular Drainage
Upper Limb Tissue Rhythm Pump
Deep Abdominal Release
Solar Plexus Pump
Inguinal Pump
Miller Thoracic (Lymphatic) Pump (4:09)

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Popliteal Pump
Lower Limb Drainage
Lower Limb Tissue Rhythm Pump
Liver/ / Spleen Pump
Pectoral Traction
Rib Raising
Cross Fiber Techniques
Lower Lumbar Cross-Fiber Technique
Around the Scapulae
Pedal Pump (Dalrymple Technique)
Pedal Self-Pump
Venous Sinus Drainage
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Lower Extremity Lymphatic Activation
Gluteal Fold Lymphatic Activation
ASIS Lymphatic Activation
Drainage Along the Upper Limb
Epitrochlear Node Area
Subscapularis Tendon
Facial Effleurage
Submandibular Release
SCM Sternal Belly Work
Milking the SCM – Pill-Rolling Maneuver
Claviculopectoral Pump
Harmonic Arm Pull

Ligamentous Articular Strain techniques LAS
Technique Principles
Technique Classifications and styles
Indications_and_Contraindications
Plantar Fascia: Supine direct myofascial release
Metatarsals, Tarsals, and Toes, Supine indirect ligamentous articular release
Calcaneus (Bootjack Technique)
Unstable Ankle
Talus Anterior: Supine indirect ligamentous articular release
Talus Posterior: Supine indirect ligamentous articular release
Dorsiflexors of the Foot and Pretibial Fascia
Plantar Flexors of the Foot and Calf
Fibular Head
Lateral (Fibular) Collateral Ligament of the Knee
Medial Collateral Ligament
Popliteal Fascia: Supine direct myofascial release
Meniscus : Supine direct ligamentous articular release
Cruciate Ligaments : Supine indirect ligamentous articular release
Tensor Fascia Latae: Supine direct myofascial release
Iliotibial Tract (Band): Supine direct myofascial release
Adductors of the Femur
Piriformis TECHNIQUE : Lateral recumbent direct myofascial release
Gluteus Medius Technique : Lateral Recumbent Direct Myofascial Release
Centering the Femur in the Acetabulum
Second Hip Technique
Pelvic Diaphragm
Sacroiliac Release Techniques (5:20)

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Presacral Fascia
Pelvic Torsion Technique
Inguinal Ligament Technique
Iliopsoas Muscle Technique : Supine direct myofascial release
Iliolumbar Ligaments and Erector Spinae Muscles
Median Umbilical Ligament 3min
Umbilicus
Superior Linea Alba
Falciform Ligament
Coronary Ligament
Latissimus Dorsi
Internal and External Abdominal Oblique Muscles and Quadratus Lumborum
Lower Ribs and Respiratory Diaphragm
Respiratory Diaphragm
Sternum
Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum & Somatoemotional Releases
Restricted Middle Rib Group Bucket-Handle Motion of the Middle Ribs
Ribs 2 through 12
Second and Third Ribs (Lateral Recumbent)
First Rib (Elevated)
Spine
Lumbar and Lower Thoracic Spine
Upper Thoracic Spine
Cervical Spine
Anterior Cervical Fascia and Anterior Scalene Muscles
Middle and Posterior Scalene Muscles and Levator Scapulae
Clavicle
Shoulders
Teres Minor
Recentering the Head of the Humerus in the Glenoid Fossa
Pectoralis Major Muscle
Coracobrachialis Muscle & the Short Head of the Biceps
Subclavius M. Costocoracoid Ligaments Costoclavicular Ligaments Mediastinum
Forearm and Elbow
Carpal Tunnel
Phalanges
Buccinator and masseter
Submandibular Fascia and Digastric Muscles
Suboccipital Fascia
Floating ilium technique
Coccyx technique
Integration
The key lesion
Bowstring
The eight diaphragms

Myofascial Release techniques
Introduction MFR
Understanding myofascial release
Technique Classification
Indications and Contraindications MFR
General considerations and rules
Fascial Diagnostic Tests and Methods
Practical listening Tests in supine
Forward Bending (Bilateral Fulcrum) technique
Contralateral Traction, Supine
Cradling with Traction, Supine
Coupling with Shoulder Block technique
Suboccipital release technique
Forefingers Cradling technique
Techniques for the breast
Breast Area & Upper Abdomen Release in Pregnancy
Prone Pressure
Prone Pressure with Two Hands (Catwalk)
Opposing pressure technique
General Thoracolumbar Technique (1:52)

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Oppositional Technique (for long belly muscles)
Infraspinatus & Teres Minor
Subscapularis
Biceps & Brachialis
Triceps
Medial Epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis (tennis elbow
Interosseus Membrane
Thenar & Hypothenar Eminences
Face and skull
Scars & Adhesions
Biceps Femoris / Semitendinosus
Gastrocnemius / Soleus
Adductor Group
Iliotibial Tract
Tibialis Anterior
Plantar Fascia and Bursae
Gluteal Fascia Release
Presacral fascia release
Sacroiliac Fascia Release
Linea Alba Release Technique
Ischial Tuberosity
Ischial Tuberosity Spread technique
Treating the Ischiorectal Fossa
Sacral Rocking/Myofascial Release

Muscle Energy Techniques
Introduction MET
Understanding MET
MET-PNF Similarities and differences
Muscle Types MET
Patterns of Imbalance
Identifying Sources of Pain
Possible Neurological Effects of MET
Some common errors
Indications
Contraindications
General considerations
Trapezius
Levator scapulae
Sternocleidomastoid
Scalene
Pectoralis Major
Pectoralis minor, biceps brachii, and coracobrachialis
Latissimus Dorsi & Teres Major
Rotator Cuff—Subscapularis and Infraspinatus
Gastrocnemius and Soleus
Hamstrings
Tensor Fasciae Latae and Iliotibial Band
Adductors
Iliopsoas
Rectus Femoris (3:42)

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Piriformis
Quadratus Lumborum
Erector Spinae
Anterior innominate MET
Posterior Innominate MET
Pubic MET Thrust
Pubic self-mobilization
Ilium inflare MET
Ilium outflare MET
Sacral extension MET
Backward sacral torsion MET
Forward sacral torsion MET
Sacral flexion MET

Counterstrain technique
Introduction counterstrain
Technique Principles
Technique Classification and style
İndications
Contraindications
General considerations and rules
Theoretical physiologic base of Counterstrain
Comparison of Trigger Points and Tender Points
Diagnosis
Treatment
Palpatory development
Find the Most Signifi cant/Relevant Tender Point
Establish a Tenderness Scale
Monitor Tender Point Tenderness and Tissue Texture
Place Patient Passively in Position of Comfort
Maintain Position for 90 Seconds While Patient Remains Passive
Passive Slow Return While Maintaining Tender Point Contact
Reevaluate Tenderness and Tissue Texture
Patient education
Clinical tips
Anterior Cervical Tender Points release
Posterior Cervical Tender Points release
Anterior Thoracic Tender Points release
Posterior Thoracic Tender Points release
Anterior Coastal Tender Points release
Posterior Costal Tender Points release
Anterior Lumbar Tender Points release
Anterior Pelvic Tender Points release
Posterior Lumbar Tender Points release
Posterior pelvic tender points release
Sacral Tender Points release
Gastrocnemius release
Hamstrings release
Radial Head tender point release
Self treatment
High ilium counterstrain (3:07)

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High ilium flare-out counterstrain
Low ilium counterstrain
Iliopsoas counterstrain
Sacrum Counterstrain
Mid-Pole Sacroiliac Counterstrain
Piriformis Counterstrain

Women’s health
Introduction women’s health
Safety Issues and Osteopathic Treatment During Pregnancy
The Coccyx
Lumbosacral Spring Test
Backward Bending Test (lumbosacral flexion test)
ASIS Compression Test
Pelvis Diagnosis Using Inherent Motion
Pelvis Anterior palpation
Sacrum Palpation
Pelvis posterior palpation
Pelvis somatic dysfunction
Manipulation of the female reproductive system (7:39)

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Floating ilium technique
Techniques for the breast
Uterine lift technique
Internal Per Vaginal Techniques
Coccyx technique
Mobility tests for the Coccyx
Coccyx Manipulation
Stretching the Diaphragm
Uterine Lift Technique (pregnancy)
Pelvic floor and Gait
Ischial Tuberosity Spread technique
Treating the Ischiorectal Fossa
Thoracolumbar Inhibition
Sacroiliac gaping
Care for Vital Areas
Iliopsoas position of ease
Sacroiliac seated facet release
Pubic self-mobilization

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