Positional Release Therapy

Pre-requisite: Somatic/CST I or Remedial Massage or Trigger Point Therapy.

Positional Release Therapy is an excellent way to release hypersensitive tissue easily and quickly. Similar to Orthobionomy and Strain-counter-strain, this technique uses the body’s nervous system to remind the muscles to relax. The techniques consist of precise positioning and the use of monitor points to relax the muscle in an effortless way.

This therapy is gentle yet powerful and combines well with other therapies. Some practitioners use this style of therapy as their main modality. It will introduce you to the concept of Positional Release Therapy/Strain and Counterstrain, developed by Dr Lawrence Jones, DO, which aids in the evaluation and treatment of somatic dysfunctions. This course will teach you how to evaluate the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, ribs, pelvis, sacrum and upper and lower extremities. You will learn to find dysfunctions through palpation and through a technique called passive positional procedure. You will learn to alleviate both articular and soft tissue dysfunctions in the body and restore proper pain-free movement.

This technique is useful in the treatment of both spinal and peripheral orthopaedic problems. The body or body part that is in dysfunction is placed in the position of greater comfort there by relieving pain, joint hypomobility, fascial tension and protective muscle spasm.

Course Outline

Day 1

• Theory and Definition of Positional Release
• History and Pioneers that support PR
• The Muscle Spindle system
• Palpation levels and practicum
• Treatment for Inion, Atlanto –occipital junction
• Treatment for posterior cervicals
• Practicum

Day 2

• Anterior cervical tender points
• Anterior chest wall tender points
• Anterior axillary points
• Practicum

Day 3

• Alternate Posterior Thoracic tender points
• Abdominal treatment for Psoas points
• Posterior chest wall and shoulder tender points
• Practicum

Day 4

• Supraspinatus, infraspinatus and teres muscle tender points
• Posterior lumbar and sacral border tender points
• Gluteal tender points including also piriformis and coccyx
• Practicum and Integration

Course Fee:  Level 1 - $695

This course is taught by international presenter, Dr Rebecca Ridge, PhD.