The SMTO AGM & Annual Conference takes place at the end of March each year. The 2023 Conference will be held at Edinburgh Academy Junior School, 10 Arboretum Road, Edinburgh, EH3 5PL
The Conference will run on the 25th/26th March 2023, 9am-5pm.
Myoskeletal Assessment & Alignment of the lower & upper body
Presented by Aubrey Gowing 
Aubrey is College Director at Holistic College Dublin, and Program Developer for their cutting edge Sports Massage course and CPD workshops. His 30 years clinical experience and 26 years teaching experience, enables him to bring high standards of professionalism and expertise to each diploma course and seminar.
Aubrey has a particular interest in the pain free treatment of over-use, repetitive strain and chronic injuries and details this approach in his book 'Myoskeletal and Sports Therapy'. In addition to his busy international lecturing schedule, he is also the current President of the Irish Massage Therapists Association.
Day 1 - Corrective Manual Therapy Hip, Knee & Ankle
This visually stunning Hip, Knee & Ankle seminar is based on Aubrey Gowing's assessment and treatment protocols. This sequencing can help therapists quickly identify and treat common pain-producing conditions such as loss of Hip mobility, Tibial rotation, Posterior Tib dysfunction and Talar shift. This seminar is specially designed for practicing therapists who wish to dramatically improve treatment outcomes and shorten the route to success with each client.
This seminar includes techniques and treatment sequences for:
The Ankle - Myofascial technique for tibialis posterior, Plantar fascia treatment, Assess & restore fibula motion, Talus & calcaneus correction, Decompress the tarsals, Bunion mobilization.
The Knee - Assess and correct tibial rotation, Assess patella tracking, Myofascial techniques for the quads, adductors and hamstrings, Mobilise the knee.
The Hip - Restore hip mobility, Iliac in-flare and out-flare, Treat 'lower crossed' patterns, Stimulate tone in Glute max
Day 2 - Corrective Manual Therapy for the Shoulder, Arm & Hand
This visually stunning Shoulder, Arm & Hand seminar is based on Aubrey Gowing's assessment and treatment protocols. This sequencing can help therapists quickly identify and treat common pain-producing conditions such as Shoulder impingement, Thoracic outlet, elbow and wrist overuse. This seminar is specially designed for practicing therapists who wish to dramatically improve treatment outcomes and shorten the route to success with each client.
This seminar includes techniques and treatment sequences for:
The Shoulder - Myofascial Pectoralis major release, STR for the attachment of platysma and subclavius, Subclavius Release using myofascial technique, Decompressing the Subacromial space, Myofascial stripping for lateral deltoid, Release adhesion in bicep tendon from its synovial sheath, Myofascial technique for Infraspinatus
The Arm (Supine) - Myofascial technique for anterior deltoid and biceps, Soft Tissue Release (STR) and 'fascial bag' release for bicep, Myofascial technique applied to the forearm flexors, Active engagement, STR applied to the tendons of the wrist flexors
Wrist and forearm extensors - Decompressing the carpals, Myofascial technique applied to the forearm extensors, STR is applied to the extensor muscles, Active engagement for the extensors
The Hand - Treating Trigger Finger (Tenosynovitis), Mobilise the carpal and metacarpal joints, Mobilise the metacarpal / pharyngeal and interphalangeal joints.
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Trade Exhibition will be open to all both days with Songbird Naturals (wax), Scottish Massage Schools (courses, polo shirts, oils, consultation & treatment packs), MFR UK, Lotus Publishing with a fantastic selection of must-read books, Neal’s Yard Remedies, and many, many more…
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Myoskeletal Assessment & Alignment with Aubrey Gowing
Venue: Edinburgh Academy Junior School, 10 Arboretum Road, Edinburgh, EH3 5PL
Costs: Full price - £300 (SMTO members) / £350 (non-members) / £200 (Students).
Early bird price (paid by 31/1/23) -
£250 (SMTO / SMA / STO / MTI members), Students - £150, Others - £300
Dates: 25th / 26th March 2023; Saturday & Sunday, 9am – 5pm.
Contact: SMTO, 27 Craigs Ave, Edinburgh, EH12 8HS. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 08454-638852 / 07715-663852.
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