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Research shows that 80% of the world’s population will deal with back pain at some point in their lives. Yet, we know that the spine is a resilient structure that is designed for both mobility and stability. So why is back pain so prevalent and how can we successfully help our students and clients prevent and manage back pain?

If you would like to gain a clearer understanding of the marvel that is the spine, then join acclaimed manual therapist Dr Joe Muscolino for two days of spinal exploration!

The interactive sessions will offer insight into the various structures and functions of the spine and provide immediately applicable pain relief strategies for both movement educators/trainers and manual therapists. More specifically, the following topics will be addressed:

• Review of the fundamental Anatomy & Physiology
• Common pathological musculoskeletal conditions
• Latest research into pain science and how it applies to back pain
• Assessment: postural, palpation, orthopedic testing
• Massage/ Stretching
• Joint mobilization
• Application to movement (strength and conditioning, Pilates, Yoga)

Open to movement educators and massage therapists. 

Dates: June 26-27, 2020

Times: Friday, June 26, 10.30am-6pm; Saturday, Jun2 27, 10.30am – 6.00pm (TBC)

Venue: Naya Yoga & Pilates

Workshop fee: early bird Dhs1,800, with a non-refundable deposit of Dhs500 upon registration, valid until May 1. Dhs 2,200 thereafter. Free cancellation up to one week before the workshop (minus deposit); no refund thereafter. Valid for continuing education.

More information and to register: info@themindfulbody.ae

About Dr. Joe Muscolino: Acclaimed soft tissue oriented chiropractic physician and continuing education instructor, Dr. Joe Muscolino has a knack for making anatomy palatable and applicable to every day life, but more importantly, to manual and movement therapists, instructors, and trainers when working with their clients. He has been teaching musculoskeletal and visceral anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, pathology, and palpation and orthopedic assessment courses for over 30 years. He also runs numerous advanced study hands-on manual and movement therapy workshops, including those on deep tissue, body mechanics, stretching, joint mobilisation, and Anatomy in Clay®; cadaver labs; as well as in-services for Pilates and yoga instructors of manual and movement therapies. Joe also offers his own Certification series, Clinical Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT) and has authored scores of articles and blogs. He recently launched, Digital Clinical Orthopedic Manual Therapy (Digital COMT), an online video streaming subscription service resource for therapists and movement educators. More info: www.learnmuscles.com