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Introduction to Myofascial Release (Part 1) with John Annan
(See below for who this course is aimed, course dates and previous participant reviews)

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"A life changing course presented in the style of Brian Blessed / David Bellamy. Humour obligatory. Thank you." (2/12/06)

"A very thorough introduction to MFR with lots of fun ways to remember what we have been taught." (24/3/07)

The principal course aim is to facilitate the participant's subtle sense of touch, so following the course, they will feel confident in applying all of the taught techniques to their patients. Myofascial release techniques are an extremely powerful and permanent treatment technique that will yield startling results even when applied by beginners.

The tutor John is, unique, his style is vibrant, energetic and wholly captivating. The reviews below speak for themselves and the course is both educationally sound and thoroughly entertaining. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us.

** IT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ANYONE WHO IS PREGNANT OR MIGHT BE PREGNANT **

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the seminar the participant will
  • Have a working knowledge of the embryology, anatomy, physiology, pathology basic and biomechanics of the fascial subsystem.
  • Understand and be able to apply techniques to cause myofascial tissue to change consistency from gel state to sol state.
  • Be able to detect the subtle movements and restrictions within sol state myofascial.
  • Be able to follow these subtle movements to facilitate a myofascial release within the target tissues.
  • Learn techniques which can be applied to the neck , upper and lower limb, lumbar and thoracic spine (dorsal and ventral approaches).

Who is this course aimed at?

This course is aimed at all levels of physiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropractic, sports therapy, sports rehabilitators and massage therapists. We can also take podiatrists and  doctors. Unfortunately we are unable to take nurses or Pilates instructors.


Course Dates

Introduction to Myofascial Release (Part 1) with John Annan

Date Location Tutor Cost Length
Sat 26th - Sun 27th July 2008 Hyde Physiotherapy Centre, Hyde, Manchester John Annan £198 2 Days
Sat 20th - Sun 21st Sept 2008 Royal United Hospital, Bath John Annan £198 2 Days
Sat 1st - Sun 2nd Nov 2008 Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury John Annan £198 2 Days
Sat 13th - Sun 14th Dec 2008 Leatherhead Hospital, Leatherhead, Surrey John Annan £198 2 Days
 

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Previous Participant Reviews

  • "I arrived wondering why I had booked myself on a course in December. I left with a whole new treatment approach and lots of nice foodie analogies." (2/12/06)

  • "A must for every manual therapist to experience."

  • "I think this is a fantastic course to attend if you would like to learn the basics and gain a better understanding of myofascial release. John Annan passion for myofascial release has inspired me to apply these techniques and improve my knowledge in this. I enjoyed it tremendously. Thank you!" (24/3/07)

  • "This was a truly refreshing experience. I was blown away." (20/3/05)

  • "At a time I was beginning to lose confidence in physiotherapy, this course has given me new hope and enthusiasm. Thank you so much." (3/7/05)

  • "I can find many words to describe this course, inspiring, enjoyable, diverting, educational, useful. Thanks you very much" (2/12/06)

  • "Excellent speaker, very enthusiastic and great lecturer. We were always absorbed by his descriptions. Thank you."

  • "John is a fabulous lecturer! Loads of useful techniques, very interesting ideas and food for thought!" (24/3/07)"An excellent course providing a sound understanding of the fascial system and practical techniques to treat it. An excellent teacher who kept us captivated to the very end." (4/11/06)

  • "Great course, will recommend it and am looking forward to Monday patient."

  • "An inspiring and charismatically lead course. I enjoyed it immensely. "The development of 'touch' as the course progressed will help with all my manual techniques…..V. eye-opening"

  • "Fantastic, thanks John."

  • "A dynamic interesting course which makes you think about common symptoms in a different way. Excellent enthusiastic tutor, helped maintain interest throughout the course." (4/11/06)

  • Very informative, a new concept that binds with and explains clinical experiences that everyone has and explains them from a new, different point of view



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