Thoracic and Lumbar Spinal Manipulation Course
Third Party Event
| Venue | Bodyworks Manual Medicine /Restore Health And Injury Clinic |
| City | Sligo |
| County | Sligo |
| Contact Hours | 15.5 |
| Event Type | Course/Workshop |
| Specialities | Musculoskeletal Therapy, Pain Management, Sports Medicine |
| Presenter Details | Tutor – Mark Lynch Mark Lynch, BOst Med D.O. (1st Class Hons), Dip. Manip., MOCI Mark Lynch is an Osteopath, manual therapy educator and Senior Tutor with Bodyworks Manual Medicine. He holds a First-Class Honours degree in Osteopathic Medicine, a Diploma in Manipulative Therapy, and additional qualifications in physical therapy, orthopaedic exercise rehabilitation, dry needling and electro-dry needling. Mark has approximately eight years’ experience lecturing at the Irish College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM), where he taught across Years 1–4 in subjects including spinal mechanics, clinical and rehabilitative practice, pathophysiology, research principles and exercise prescription. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Mark has extensive clinical experience in musculoskeletal practice, with particular professional interests in spinal mechanics, manual therapy and manipulative techniques. Through his work with Bodyworks Manual Medicine, Mark places strong emphasis on clinical reasoning, the safe and appropriate selection of techniques, practitioner positioning and the development of manipulation skills that clinicians can confidently integrate into everyday practice. |
| Refreshments Included | Yes |
| Free Event | No |
| How to Book | Website/Call/Email |
| Booking Link | https://www.bodyworksmm.ie/contact |
| Contact Person | Claire-Ann Lynch |
| Contact Email | Info@bodyworksmm.ie |
| Contact Phone | 0858078889 |
| Pre Course Requirement | Prerequisites For HVT Techniques Course. Due To The Advanced And Hands-on Nature Of The High Velocity Thrust (HVT) Techniques Taught In This Course, It Is Crucial That Participants Have A Strong Foundation In Manual Therapy, Clinical Knowledge, And Practical Experience. These Techniques Require A Deep Understanding Of Anatomy, Biomechanics, And Patient Safety, Making Prior Education And Experience Essential For Safe And Effective Practice. Prerequisites: Participants Must Have One Or More Of The Following Qualifications: Athletic Therapist. Orthopedic Sports Therapist . Sports Massage Therapist (Level 4). Physical Therapy (Level 2 And Above). Suitable Candidates: The Following Professionals Are Also Suitable For This Course, Provided They Meet The Experience And Qualification Requirements: Osteopaths Chiropractors Physiotherapists Manual Therapists Sports Therapists Athletic Therapists Nurses (depending On Their Discipline) Occupational Therapists (depending On Their Discipline) Doctors |
| Non-Member Price | €400.00 |
| Date | 10 Oct 2026 09:00 - 11 Oct 2026 17:00 |
Thoracic & Lumbar Spinal Manipulation Course | Sligo
10–11 October 2026 | 2-Day Practical CPD | €400
A practical, hands-on CPD course focused on the assessment, clinical reasoning and safe application of Grade 5/HVLA manipulation techniques for the thoracic and lumbar spine.
Delivered in a small-group environment, the weekend is designed to give practitioners substantial supervised practical time to develop confidence in patient positioning, practitioner mechanics, technique selection and application.
Course content includes:
- Thoracic and lumbar spinal assessment
- Clinical reasoning and technique selection
- Indications, contraindications and safety considerations
- Patient and practitioner positioning
- Grade 5 / HVLA manipulation techniques
- Multiple approaches to common thoracic and lumbar presentations
- Supervised hands-on practice and technique refinement
- Venue: Bodyworks Manual Medicine, Sligo
- Dates: Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October 2026
- Course fee: €400
- Small group – maximum 10 participants
Suitable for appropriately qualified manual and musculoskeletal practitioners. Eligibility can be confirmed prior to booking.
Participants receive a comprehensive course manual and continued access to supporting technique videos following the course.
Places are limited.
For course information, eligibility or booking:
info@bodyworksmm.ie
