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Cranial Osteopathy Certification
INTRODUCTION TO THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CRANIAL OSTEOPATHY Part II (25 hrs)
INTRODUCTION TO THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CRANIAL OSTEOPATHY Level I
This is an introductory 4 day course, suitable for Manual Osteopathic Practitioners (DOMPs), Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) , Physiotherapists ( PTs), or other Manual Therapist.
Location of this course:
Toronto Campus:
Transformational Arts College,
3300 Yonge Street, suite 203
2nd floor
Toronto, Ontario, M4N 2L6
north of Lawrence Avenue West
walking distance to Lawrence Station
INTRODUCTION TO THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CRANIAL OSTEOPATHY
Level I
SUMMARY OF CURRICULUM
This four day course will teach the practitioner to understand the structure and function of the Cranial Mechanism for a Biomechanical approach (Sutherland). This course was designed for Manual Therapists who do not have full training in Cranial Osteopathy and need to learn the fundamentals in order to participate in future more advanced continuing education courses with the ICEO where the use of Cranial Osteopathy is an integral part of Osteopathic Treatment. It also prepares a student to take Part II and our Advanced Cranial Pathologies series.
Day 1
Sutherland’s contribution to Cranio-Sacral Treatment: “The Primary Respiratory Mechanism”
Functional anatomy of the cranium, sacrum, & connective tissue
Learning to palpate for and locate the components of the cranium
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The Importance of cranial sutures
A review of suture anatomy & suture compaction
Learning to locate cranial sutures
Treating suture compression using the V-spread technique
The Importance of the dura mater in cranio-sacral treatment
Learning to locate the dura mater & its points of attachment
Day 2
The Primary Respiratory Mechanism and Cranio-Sacral Motion’s Mechanism
The Cranio-Sacral Rhythmic Impulse (CRI) & the Cranio-Sacral Rhythm
The centre of it all: the Spheno-Basilar Symphesis (SBS)
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The phases of Cranio-Sacral Movement:
Flexion / Internal Rotation & Extension / External Rotation
Learning to palpate & identify the two phases of movement: Flexion & Extension
Day 3
Learning to palpate & identify the CRI on various patients
Learning to identify & treat Suture Compaction
Treating suture compression using the V-spread technique
Correcting the Cranio-Sacral System in Flexion
Correcting the Cranio-Sacral System in Extension
Balancing the Cranio-Sacral System
Learning to integrate Cranio-Sacral Balancing into a massage treatment
Day 4
The Structure of the Cranio-Sacral Venous Sinus System (CVSS)
Conditions related to Reduced Venous Sinus Drainage
Common examples of causes of Cranio-Sacral pathologies
How to identify pathologies the Venous Sinus System
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Learning to palpate for & identify pathologies of the cranio-sacral venous sinus system
The implication of the 3rd and 4th ventricles in Intra-Cranial Congestion
Pathologies of the Venous Sinus System & how they relate to Massage Therapy
Activating Drainage of the Cranial Venous Sinus System
CV4 technique – pumping the skull
CONTINUING FUNDAMENTALS OF CRANIAL OSTEOPATHY
Level II
SUMMARY OF CURRICULUM
Day 1
The Temporal Bones
Learning to Palpate for Flexion and Extension of the Temporal Bones
Learning to Identify Dysfunctional Movement of the Temporal Bone in Flexion & Extension
Learning to Balance the Temporals
Identifying Compaction of the Trigeminal Nerve in Facial and TMJ Pain
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The Parietal Bones
Learning to Palpate for Flexion and Extension of the Parietal Bones
Learning to Identify Dysfunctional Movement of the Parietals in Flexion & Extension
Suture Compaction and its Implication in Proper Function of the Parietals
The Parietals and their Implication in Dysfunctional Membranes
DAY 2
The Bones of the Face
Learning to identify the Location of the Bones of the Face
Mapping Suture Location of the Bones of the Face
Dysfunctional patterns of Cranio-Sacral motion: SBS Torsion
Learning to palpate for SBS Torsions
Dysfunctional patterns of Cranio-Sacral Motion: Vertical Strain / Vertical Shear
Learning to Palpate, identify, & treat Vertical Strain / Vertical Shear
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Learning to palpate, identify, & treat Lateral Strains / Shears
Learning to palpate, identify, & treat Side bending Rotation
Day 4
The Rhythm of the Cranio-Sacral Mechanism
Learning to Palpate the Cranio-Sacral Mechanism
Learning to Identify Dysfunction of the Cranio-Sacral Mechanism in Flexion & Extension
Learning to use the Cranio-Sacral Assessment Chart
Some Common Examples of Cranio-Sacral Pathologies
Learning Classic Patterns of Postural Decompensation related to the Cranio-Sacral System
Group Practice using the Cranio-Sacral Assessment Chart