John Gibbons – The Vital Nerves Masterclass

The one-day Bodymaster Method Masterclass on Neurological Testing enhances and advances your understanding and success in this field. A high level of theoretical and practical knowledge is required, necessitating a minimum qualification of Level 3 Sport Massage Therapist with ITEC, VTCT, IIST, Premier, or a similar diploma. If you are an Osteopath, Chiropractor, or Physiotherapist, you would derive significant benefits from participating in this course.

This course will provide you with a more profound comprehension of the structural factors potentially responsible for pain presentations when patients exhibit arm or leg pain that may be originating from the cervical or lumbar spine. Specifically, emphasis will be placed on disc herniations, along with the analysis of referred patterns of pain. The course will guide you in determining the level at which the disc has herniated through specialized testing.

John Gibbons, the creator of the Bodymaster Method, has dedicated years to instructing post-graduate professionals worldwide, enabling them to become the foremost therapists in their respective fields. The Bodymaster Method diverges from conventional teachings by encouraging therapists to perceive their clients holistically, not merely focusing on the site of pain.

Under the guidance of John Gibbons, the Vital Nerves Masterclass delves into the assessment of the nervous system using a patella (reflex) hammer, muscle testing (myotomes), and various sensory tests (dermatomes) utilizing specialized equipment.

The curriculum covers:

• Functional Anatomy of the Nervous System
• Explanation of the Peripheral Nervous System
• Function and Anatomy of the Cervical & Brachial Plexuses
• Testing of Radial, Median, Ulnar, Musculocutaneous & Axillary Nerves
• Anatomy & Function of the Lumbosacral Plexus
• Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTR’s)
• Sensory Testing – Dermatomes & Cutaneous Nerves
• Motor Testing through Myotomes
• Anatomy, Function & Assessment of the Cervical Spine
• Neuropathies Associated with the Nervous System
• Case Studies on Differential Diagnoses of Musculoskeletal Pain
• Nerve Tension (Neurodynamic) Tests – SLR & Slump Tests
• Upper Limb Tension Tests (ULTT) – Median, Radial & Ulnar Nerve tests

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