The Manual to Great Therapy
The Manual to Great Therapy
Unlock the power of your healing hands in the integrated manual therapy workshop to learn the best techniques in joint mobilization and manipulation.

About the Workshop
- Integrated Manual therapy approach using joint mobilizations and manipulations using different techniques in maitlands neurodynamics etc
- Globally taught workshop with high demand amongst manual therapists
The 2 days hands on workshop covers the latest evidence behind the use of manual therapy and how to implement MT in practice , in terms of dosage, choosing the right technique and the best that works. Clear explanations for joint mobilizations and manipulation techniques targeting the spinal and peripheral joints , including most effective techniques from Maitlands, neurodynamics and more is covered with clinical correlations.
Eligibility: Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Chiropractitioners, Occupational therapists

AGENDA
Day 1
Time | Activity and Learning Objective |
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Morning Session 9:00 – 13:00 | |
9:00 – 13:00 | What is Manual Therapy? (Understanding the role, place, and extent of manual therapy) History of Manual Therapy (Understanding the different approaches) The research to support manual therapy (What is the evidence, and how does it fit into contemporary care) Why is Manual Therapy important? (How does it actually benefit patients) Concepts to assist in the clinic manual therapy use (How to fit it into your philosophy of care) Contraindications and precautions (Understand when it is unsafe or precaution is needed) How does Manual Therapy work? (Understand the physical, neuromodulatory, psychological, and therapeutic alliance effects) Choosing the best technique (How to maximally produce the therapeutic effect) |
Afternoon Session 13:30 – 17:00 | |
13:30 – 17:00 | Lumbar techniques Neurodynamics Cervical techniques For the final 3 sessions: We will then spend 1.5 days exploring specific techniques. You will learn techniques for each body part based on: Maitland, Neurodynamics, Learn the power of combined movements to progress therapy. And how to combine joint, muscular, and neurodynamic components together for maximum results |
Day 2
Time | Activity and Learning Objective |
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Morning Session 9:00 – 13:00 | |
9:00 – 13:00 | Cervical techniques continued Thoracic techniques (Understanding thoracic manual therapy techniques) SIJ (Understanding sacroiliac joint techniques) |
Afternoon Session 13:30 – 17:00 | |
13:30 – 17:00 | Shoulder (Understanding shoulder manual therapy techniques) Hip (Understanding hip manual therapy techniques) Knee (Understanding knee manual therapy techniques) Ankle (Understanding ankle manual therapy techniques) |
INSTRUCTOR
James Schomburgk | The Second Visit

He is also a lecturer in musculoskeletal medicine at the School of Medicine, Adelaide University. Additionally, he serves as an Expert Advisor to AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) and has been the National Chairman of MPA (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia).
James was a lecturer and clinical supervisor at the School of Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia for 11 years, contributing to both postgraduate and undergraduate programs. He has also been a guest lecturer at the School of Physiotherapy at Flinders University. Furthermore, he was a Clinical Supervisor for the Musculoskeletal Master’s program at La Trobe University.
Upcoming Program
21-22 June 2025
9AM - 5PM
Dubai
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