SCOLIOSIS

More on the topic in the article by Eric Prat: Scoliosis – A New Osteopathic Approach

OBJECTIVES

• Introduction to the methodology of Lien Mécanique Ostéopathique (LMO) with a focus on the spine and rib cage
• Presentation of various osteopathic lesions that frequently occur in idiopathic scoliosis
• Establishment of relevant diagnostic tools: specific tension tests and inhibitory balance tests for the primary lesion of scoliosis
• Provision of new osteopathic solutions and a protocol for monitoring scoliosis in newborns (pre-scoliosis) and in children and older people

PROGRAM

Day 1

Morning

• Presentation of the concepts of LMO
• Physiology and pathology of osteopathic lesions, total lesions and primary lesions
• Tension tests, inhibitory balance tests and recoil tests
• General examination and treatment of the posterior rib cage (scapula and ribs)

Afternoon

• Osteopathic approach to idiopathic scoliosis
• Review of the basic knowledge and possible causes of scoliosis
• The 3 critical levels of scoliosis: skull, rib cage and pelvis
• Presentation of clinical cases
• Diagnosis and osteopathic treatment of pre-scoliosis in newborns

Day 2

Morning

1st Skull

• Examination and treatment of specific scoliosis lesions at the skull level
• Cranial vault, torsion, vestibular imbalance and cranio-cervical lesions

Afternoon

2nd Thoracic spine

• Examination and treatment of specific lesions of the thoracic spine
• Intraosseous vertebral torsion, rib deformation and diaphragmatic attachments

Day 3

Morning

3rd Pelvis

• Examination and treatment of specific scoliosis lesions in the pelvic area
• Filum terminale, intraosseous coxa torsion and leg length difference

Afternoon

• The 4 regulation points of the posture system
• Protocol for the treatment and monitoring of scoliosis in children and adults
• Demonstration of a scoliosis treatment in practice