Formation : High Velocity Low Amplitude Spinal Thrust Manipulation (19/07 & 20/07)

Course Title : Spinal Thrust Manipulation (SM1) 

Course Description : 

Upon successful completion of SM1 candidates will learn: 

1. Safe and competent performance in the delivery of HVLA thrust manipulation procedures in all spinal, pelvic and thorax regions. 

2. An in depth understanding of the rationale for and against the use of HVLA thrust manipulation. 

3. The updated empirical evidence surrounding the use of HVLA thrust manipulation in a variety of neuromusculoskeletal conditions.

Learning Outcomes : 

During this 16-hour course (30% theory, 70% hands-on practical), ongoing up-to-date evidence will be presented that underpins a modern, effective, and safe delivery of high velocity low amplitude spinal thrust manipulation for spinal disorders. Participants will learn the contraindication and to deliver one technique for each region of the spine: 

• C0-1 (occipito-atlantal joint) 
• C1-2 (atlanto-axial joint) 
• C2-7 (mid|lower cervical spine) 
• C7-T3 (cervicothoracic junction) 
• T1-3 (upper thoracic spine) 
• T4-9 (mid-thoracic spine) 
• R4-9 (ribs) 
• T10-L1 (thoracolumbar junction) 
• L2-S1 (lumbar spine & lumbosacral junction) 
• L2-S1 (lumbar spine & lumbosacral junction) 
• SIJ (sacroiliac) joint 

Timetable : 

Day 1 

08:00 – 08:30: Registration and welcome coffee 

08:30 – 10:00: Didactic lecture HVLA Thrust Manipulation: What’s new? An update from the literature 

10:00 – 10:30: Break 

10:30 – 11:30: Practical training Mid cervical [C2-7] supine cradle hold rotatory HVLAT manipulation (cradle hold) 

11:30 – 12:30: Practical training Upper Thoracic [T1-4] supine cradle HVLAT manipulation (high dog) 

12:30 – 13:30: Lunch 

13:30 – 15:00: Didactic lecture Contraindications and adverse events 

15:00 – 16:00: Practical training Atlantoaxial joint [C1-2] rotatory HVLAT manipulation (cradle hold) 

16:00 – 16:30: Break

16:00 – 17:30: Practical training Lumbar [L2-S1] rotatory HVLAT manipulation (with body drop) 

17.30 – 18.00: Revision lab 

Day 2 

08:30 – 10:00: Didactic lecture The biased HVLA thrust manipulation – Myths and their implication in clinical practice 

10:00 – 10:30: Break 

10:30 – 11:30: Practical training Cervicothoracic-junction [C7-T3] prone lateral break manipulation 

11:30 – 12:30: Practical training Occipitoatlantal joint [C0-1] rotatory HVLAT manipulation (chin hold) 

12:30 – 13:30: Lunch 

13:30 – 14:15: Practical training Thoracolumbar-junction [T11-L2] AP HVLAT manipulation (in gapping) 

14:15 – 15:00: Practical training Mid thoracic [T4-10] AP HVLAT manipulation (low dog) 

15:00 – 15:45: Practical training Mid thoracic [T4-8] and ribs [R4-8] PA HVLAT manipulation (with 1.5 and 0.5 rule) 

15:45 – 16:00: Break 

16:00 – 16:30: Practical training Sacroiliac joint evidence-based examination 

16:30 – 17:30: Practical training Sacroiliac joint HVLAT manipulation (with body drop) 

17:30 – 18:00: Certificate & media

Informations :

Date : 2 days -> from 19 to 20 July 2025 

Place : 50 Av. du Parc des Sports, 4671 Oberkorn Differdange

Instructor : Dr. Firas Mourad 

Language : English 

Participants : max. 25 

Price : 550€ 

ALK members / Lunex alumni / Placement partners discount : 450€

LUNEX student discount : 350€

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