Manual Therapy for the Cranium, Level 1

Manual Therapy for the Cranium, Level 1 is organized by Back Works Spinal and Sports Rehabilitation and will be held on Oct 24, 2025 at Back Works Spinal & Sports Rehabilitation, Ltd., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

Description:
The objective of this 3-day course is to provide the participant with a solid basis in anatomy and physiology of the cranium and its related membranes for the diagnosis and treatment of problems in the cranio-sacral mechanism. By the end of the course, the participant will have a greater understanding of cranial function, and more in-depth skills for assessment and treatment of the Cranial Driver (Integrated Systems Model)

Learning Objectives:
At the end of the course the participants will be able to:

• Understand the primary respiratory mechanism
• Use cranial palpatory skills to form a differential diagnosis in the evaluation of the cranio-sacral system
• Understand the possible dysfunctions within the cranio-sacral system and how they relate the Integrated Systems Model for Disability & Pain (ISM) (Diane Lee and LJ Lee)
• Apply the principles of manual therapy to dysfunctions of the cranium
• Work with approaches to a number of common ailments such as TMJ dysfunction, head and neck pain and central nervous system disorders
• Apply a simple, effective 7 – step protocol into practice
• Use this treatment approach in a safe manner