The course is addressed exclusively in those who have attended the basic course (level 2a).

Course language will be English with simultaneous translation to Greek.

LLLC, EPIMORFOSIS intends to organize a Level 2b seminar of the Maitland – Concept® method (Orthopedic Manipulative Therapy) under the auspices of the International Association of Method Teachers (I.M.T.A.).

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€, at least 2 days before the start 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) are kindly requested to assist in finding those patients.

Level 2b (Two weeks).
Conditions for participation: IMTA Level 2a proficiency degree. The interval between level 2a & 2b should be from 3 to 6 months.

^{The material includes:}

• Deepening the knowledge acquired in Levels 1 and 2a.

• Critical evaluation of the Maitland® Concept.

• Advanced competence in the examination and treatment of the neuromusculoskeletal system through a problem-oriented approach and proposing multiple hypotheses.

• Violent mobilization techniques (thrust – Grade V) with indications and contraindications.

• Advanced evaluation and management of neurodynamic structures.

• Introduction to the principles of dynamic stability of the spine.

• Advanced understanding of neurophysiological pain mechanisms.

• Further evaluation and management of selected clinical syndromes.

• Advanced Clinical Reasoning.

• Equivalent to 6 ECTS points.

Advanced Clinical Reasoning.

More information can be found at www.imta.ch

Day 1
08.30 Welcome, Clinical Reasoning
10.30 Introduction cervical instability (theory)
13.00 Patient demonstration
14.45 Cervical instability, C/O and clinical patterns, Revision PPIVM’s
17.30 End of day 1

Day 2
08.30 P/E and Rx cervical instability
11.00 Patient Demonstration, P/E cervical instability
13.30 P/E and Rx cervical instability cont.
15.00 Patient Treatment by participants
17.00 End of day 2

Day 3
08.30 Rx overall management based on clinical reasoning, Cervical instability
11.30 Pain mechanisms update and upgrade peripheral nociceptive
13.30 Introduction Manipulations
15.00 Patient Treatment by participants
17.00 End of day 3

Day 4
08.30 Pain mechanisms update and upgrade peripheral neurogenic
10.30 Introduction manipulation theory
13.00 Patient demonstration, Manipulations techniques
15.00 Patient Treatment by participants
17.00 End of day 4

Day 5
08.30 Clinical pattern acute wry neck, Manipulations
10.30 Neurodynamic, Revision practice based on clinical patterns
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
 
ALPHA BANK :
ΙΒΑΝ: GR4801407080708002002013410
SWIFT(BIC): CRBAGRAA
 
EUROBANK:
ΙΒΑΝ: GR4502600370000010201090153
SWIFT(BIC): ERBKGRAA
 
Beneficiary: EPIMORFOSIS KENTRO EPIMORFOSIS STELECHON YGEIAS OE
 
The bank transfer fee charged to EPIMORFOSIS

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.