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Feature Theory Presentation |
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Robert Libbey
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Ligamentous Articular Strain Techniques for the Shoulder
All delegates attend this presentation
This three-hour course provides a thorough, evidence-based approach to assessing and treating shoulder dysfunctions. Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of how medial ligamentous and membranous connections contribute to lateral shoulder pain. Clinicians will learn specific anatomy, precise palpation and treatment techniques through detailed exploration of specific structures such as the sternoclavicular, costoclavicular, coracoid ligaments, and the glenohumeral capsule. The course includes practical demonstrations of assessment methods and manual techniques designed to address underlying dysfunctions to enhance clinical outcomes, promote optimal shoulder function, and improve the quality of life for patients.
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Plenary Sessions |
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Emma Holly
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Is Scar Tissue the Root Cause of Your Patient's Pain?
All delegates attend this plenary
Every massage therapist will come across patients with scar tissue. Perhaps your patients will have scars after a surgery or injury, such as appendectomy, knee replacement, C-Section, skin cancer, cosmetic procedures, or traumatic injuries. It is a fact that scar tissue is an unavoidable consequence of wound healing, and most of us will develop some scar tissue over a lifetime. The wound healing process is not perfect, scar tissue contains less functional collagen and scar adhesions can develop, binding normally separate sliding structures. Scar tissue and adhesions can have a negative impact to our patient's fascial health and their functional movement. In some individuals, this will lead to pain. In this presentation we will explore the relationship between scar tissue, fascial health and pain.
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Robert Libbey
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Deconstructing the Neuropsychophysiological Nature of Joint Pain
All delegates attend this plenary
This plenary will provide you with knowledge you can immediately incorporate into your practice, enhancing your understanding, competence, and confidence in treating common joint tissue injuries and conditions. We will review the current scientific research documenting: how joint tissue injuries occur, how they heal, the factors (bottom-up and top-down) that contribute to, influence a patient’s pain experience, and impact their daily function and quality of life, how long can it possibly take to manage/rehabilitate these injuries, and what massage therapy can accomplish as part of a patient’s holistic management plan.
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Breakout Sessions |
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Marty Fry
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Move – Stretch – Breathe
Delegates select one breakout session to attend
In this session we will begin with an overview of the theories behind mobility, flexibility and the breath. We will discuss the implications they can present, why we need to be functional in these areas and their impact on the way we move. We will explore our own movement and breath, discuss techniques on how to improve disfunction and how these methods can be of practical use to our patient outcomes and importantly for our own self-care.
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Julie Hammond |
An Introduction to the Anatomy Trains and How They Relate to Clinical Practice
Delegates select one breakout session to attend
This session offers an introduction to the Anatomy Trains concept, a revolutionary approach to understanding the interconnectedness of the body's myofascial network. Developed by Thomas Myers, the Anatomy Trains system maps out continuous lines of fascia that link muscles, joints, and other structures, revealing how movement, posture, and stress affect the whole body. Participants will explore the anatomy of these fascial trains and their role in functional movement, pain patterns, and injury prevention. Emphasising practical application, the course bridges theory with clinical practice, showing how this holistic model can inform assessments, treatment planning, and rehabilitation in various therapeutic settings. Clinicians will gain valuable insights into how dysfunction in one area of the body can influence distant regions, enhancing their ability to address complex musculoskeletal issues.
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Bodine Ledden
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Assessment and Treatment of Anterior Hip and Groin Pain
Delegates select one breakout session to attend
This hands-on session offers a comprehensive, evidence-based guide for assessing and treating anterior hip and groin pain. Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of how to differentiate between intra-articular and extra-articular causes of hip and groin pain, grounded in the underlying pathoetiology. Key physical assessment clusters will be demonstrated by the instructor and practised by students to assist in structuring a physical assessment in clinical practice supported by scientific evidence. Attendees will also learn how to create effective treatment interventions based on assessment findings. The session will include practical demonstrations of physical assessment, manual therapy techniques and targeted exercise approaches to address functional impairments and promote optimal recovery in people with anterior hip and groin pain, which students will have an opportunity to practise themselves in a classroom environment.
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Pre-Conference Workshops |
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Robert Libbey
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Ligamentous Articular Strain Techniques (LAST) for the Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, Hand
Optional full day pre-Conference workshop
In this full day pre-Conference session, international presenter Robert Libbey will introduce students to anatomy, physiology, neurological innervations, ligamentomuscular reflexes, pain referral patterns, of the Elbow, Forearm, Wrist and hand, including how injuries happen, how they heal, new timelines for acute/chronic, current understandings and concepts in Pain Science, hands-on technique demonstration and student practice time.
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Emma Holly |
Introduction to Scar Tissue and Fascial Restrictions for Massage Therapists
Optional half-day pre-Conference workshop (choice of morning or afternoon session)
This half day workshop explains how scar tissue and adhesions, which form after surgeries or injuries, can lead to tightness and fascial restrictions. Various surgeries or injuries, such as appendectomy, knee replacement, C-sections, and skin cancer can leave behind scar tissue. Over time, scar tissue and fascial restrictions may present as symptoms - such as pain, or limited movement - elsewhere in the body. The workshop will explore how to know whether scar tissue is the cause of discomfort with Emma Holly, an international presenter and leading scar therapy educator from Restore Therapy. Learn how scar massage can soften scar tissue and improve movement in both new and old scars.
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