The course is addressed exclusively in those who have attended the basic course (level 1).

Course’s language is English with simultaneous translation to Greek.

LLLC, EPIMORFOSIS intends to organize a Level 2a seminar of the Maitland – Concept® method (Orthopedic Manipulative Therapy) under the auspices of the International Association of Method Teachers (IMTA) with professor Gerti Bucher-Dollenz.

The contents of the seminar are in accordance with the educational standards of IFOMPT (International Federation of Orthopedic Manipulative Physical Therapists).

The seminar lasts 10 days (2 5 days) and will be held in Athens.

The cost of the seminar is 1.500€.

In order to finalize your registration and ensure a placement to this seminar, a down payment of 500€ must be deposited.

The remaining amount of 1000€ should be deposited in 2 equal installments of 500 euros, at least 2 days before the beginning of each part of the seminar.

Participants are issued a certificate of participation recognized by IMTA which is valid internationally and is provided with printed monitoring material.

The seminar provides for clinical practice in real patients (one patient per 2 participants).

Participants (especially those from Athens) should insure these patients.

Assessment and Treatment of Disorders of the Movement System based on Principles of the Maitland-Concept® of Manipulative Physiotherapy (Level 2a)

At the end of a level 2a course participants will have gained increased competencies and be able to:

• Describe with confidence what is meant by the Maitland-Concept of manipulative physiotherapy by demonstrating a standard of patient care, handling skills and recording which is deemed acceptable throughout the level 2a course.


• Demonstrate in-depth assessment and management of neurodynamics with the related theoretical knowledge.


• Show an understanding of selected clinical syndromes by being able to recognise and describe the related clinical patterns as well as demonstrate appropriate assessment and management which is acceptable to a level 2a standard


• Perform at an acceptable standard to level 2a all vertebral and peripheral examination and treatment techniques including the relevance of functional demonstrations, differentiation testing, the use of combined movements and the use of compression, throughout the level 2a course (upgrade and revision)

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At the end of a level 2a course the course-participants will understand and be able to explain and apply extended elements of the Maitland-Concept, as listed as follows:

• Specific details of the Maitland Concept


• Differentiation testing including “functional demonstration”, specific testing of the lumbar vertebra (Lx), shoulder, elbow, hand, foot, knee


• Theoretical knowledge, assessment and treatment of neurodynamic problems


• The use of compression and its application to intra-articular disorders


• The biomechanics of the spine


• Assessment and treatment of the lumbar and cervical spine using combined movements


• Lumbar syndromes


• T4 syndrome


• Anterior Knee pain


• Cervicogenic headaches. Revision, upgrading of practice of all joint-complexes


• Confidential Assessment of performance

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At the end of level 2a Candidates for the IMTA certificate of competence at level 2a is able to:

• Demonstrate safe and effective examination, treatment and assessment/reassessment of two patients during 4 consecutive sessions including the performance of a comprehensive patient interview, relevant physical examination and accurate management strategies and progression of treatment techniques in each case.


• Use reflective practice to justify clinical decisions made when discussing the patient sessions with the course leaders.


• Perform, accurately, at least three examination or treatment techniques from level 1 or level 2a on the course leaders and to discuss the clinical application of the treatment techniques, including the clinical indications, precautions and contra-indications.


• Document following aspects of each treatment technique: the model/patients starting position, the therapists starting position, the localisation of forces, the grade, speed, rhythm and duration, communication with the model/patient.

You can find more informations in web site www.imta.ch

After the completion of the successful attendance of the seminar (exams), a certificate of participation is issued, recognized by the I.M.TA. and printed monitoring material (notes) is provided.

The seminar provides for clinical practice in real patients (one patient per 2 participants). Participants (especially those from Athens) should provide for these patients.

Day 1
08.30 Revision of the Maitland concept
10.30 Cont. Revision and upgrading of P/E Lx and Rx
13.00 Patient Demonstration
15.00 Revision and upgrading of Neurodynamics Nerve Palpation techniques
17.30 End of day 1

Day 2
08.30 Theory: Anatomy of the Nervous system (NS) Practical: Neurodynamics Theory: Biomechanics of the NS
10.30 Revision of palpation (Cx anterior) and movement diagrams
13.00 Patient Demonstration
15.00 Patient treatment by participants
17.00 End of day 2

Day 3
08.30 Theory: Pathophysiology of the Nervous System and Clinical presentation Practical: Neurodynamics
10.30 Neurodynamic Treatment principles
13.00 Patient demonstration
15.00 Patient treatment by participants
17.00 End of day 3

Day 4
08.30 Evidence for Neurodynamic treatments Practical: Progression of Neurodynamic treatments
10.30 Practical: Neurodynamic treatments
13.00 Intra articular disorders: P/E and Rx with compression
15.00 Patient treatment by participants
17.00 End of day 4

Day 5
08.30 Biomechanics of the spine Practical: Various techniques based on clinical examples
10.30 Treatment with combined movements
13.00 End of day 5

1. Credit or Deposit card payment
You can deposit the down payment or the total fee via credit or deposit card (Visa, Mastercard & American Express) from the webpage of each course, through VivaPayments.
You are solely responsible for the proper entry and the genuineness of your credit/deposit card’s details. EPIMORFOSIS bears no responsibility in case of any error.
Any payment commission is charged to  EPIMORFOSIS

2. Deposit – Transfer to our bank account.
You can deposit or transfer the requested amount for your registration to the following accounts, writing your full name in the field “Reason for the Beneficiary”:
PIRAEUS BANK:
ΙΒΑΝ: GR5501722380005238070348955
SWIFT(BIC): PIRBGRAA
 
NATIONAL BANK of GREECE:
IBAN: GR6801102170000021744103439
SWIFT(BIC): ETHNGRAA
 
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EUROBANK:
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Beneficiary: EPIMORFOSIS KENTRO EPIMORFOSIS STELECHON YGEIAS OE
 
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1. A certificate of attendance, a degree or a diploma will be issued.
2. Printed handouts are provided (notes or relevant book).
3. In case of cancellation of the seminar due to EPIMORFOSIS’s responsibility, deposited fees will be refunded immediately.
4. EPIMORFOSIS reserves the right to change the date or postopone  seminars, informing participants by phone and / or sms & e-mail. In such a  case participants are entitled to request full refund of their fees if they do not wish to attend the seminar on the new date or to use this amount for their participation in other seminars or services of the company.
5. In the event of a strike, government’s bans, heavy bad weather, and generally any event beyond the reasonable control of the organisers  which impedes the execution of part or all of the seminar, the organizers reserve the right to change the date and time of the event. In this case the fees are not refundable but are valid as they are.
6. Cancellation of participation due to participant’s responsibility is possible only by email, as follows:
• up to 30 days prior to the start of the seminar, all deposits are refundable.
• up to 15 days prior to the start of the seminar, 50% is refundable.
• no refund after this deadline, exceptions could be only by decision of EPIMORFOSIS.
7. The realisation of the course will be confirmed by email or/and sms to be sent to participants, in time.
8. It is advised to not buy your flight tickets until you receive this confirmation email (or/and sms).
9. LLC-1 EPIMORFOSIS keeps the right to change course venues.