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Certificate in Osteopathic Techniques & Applications

Certificate in Osteopathic Techniques & Applications

Certificate in Osteopathic Techniques & Applications

CA$599.00 CA$1,199.00
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This course was recorded in July 2025

This course is exclusively available on the Embodia platform 

Overview

Designed for current healthcare practitioners, this comprehensive  program provides an in-depth exploration of osteopathy, equipping you with advanced hands-on techniques to enhance your clinical practice. Whether you're a physiotherapist, chiropractor, oriental medicine practitioners, healthcare or medical professional, this program allows you to expand your expertise flexibly and effectively, balancing your existing commitments with high-quality training. 


Program Highlights

  • Step-by-step video training –  Demonstrations ensure precise, practical learning, mirroring the experience of in-person instruction.
  • Master essential osteopathic techniques – Including cranial, visceral, and myofascial release, lymphatic activation, muscle energy,  counterstrain and ligamentous articular release techniques.
  • Immediate clinical application – Each module focuses on real-world therapeutic use, from pain management to mobility restoration and holistic wellness.
  • Learn at your own pace – Access detailed instructional content anytime, anywhere, and integrate techniques seamlessly into your practice. 

By the end of this program, you’ll have the confidence and skills to apply osteopathic principles effectively, broadening your treatment options and improving patient outcomes. 


Audience

Ideal for: Physiotherapists, chiropractors, oriental medicine practitioners, massage therapists, and other healthcare professionals seeking to refine their manual therapy skills. 

Enroll now and elevate your practice with advanced osteopathic training!

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The instructors
Sarwat Abulmagd
BScPT, Diplomate in Osteopathic Manipulative Theory and Practice

Sarwat is a renowned senior physical therapist, expert in osteopathy and manual therapy, and International instructor based in Dubai. He draws from an Egyptian/Turkish diverse background and a lifelong pursuit of knowledge in health and wellness.

Sarwat is recognized as an accredited Continuing Education Provider by the Dubai Health Authority. (DHA). He has twenty years of clinical experience.

Sarwat is highly dedicated to his field. He has a strong passion for self-development and sharing his knowledge, particularly through creating high-quality educational courses. He strives to combine practical expertise with theoretical education to deliver valuable and unique content. Sarwat also consistently work on improving his explanation and communication style, which shows how much importance he places on making a clear and direct impact on his students. He pay great attention to detail and aim to strike a balance between simplifying complex scientific ideas and presenting them professionally. Sarwat works hard to develop content that bridges physiotherapy and osteopathy in innovative ways tailored to real needs.

Material included in this course
  • Visceral Manipulation
  • Introduction
  • Basic Concepts
  • Mobility and Motility tests
  • Understanding Visceral Manipulation
  • Contraindications
  • Manner of Treatment
  • Cycles in Oriental Medicine
  • The therapeutic value of visceral manipulation
  • Diagnostic Tests and Methods in Visceral Manipulation
  • Listening Tests in Supine Position
  • Lasegue test
  • Relationship Between Organs and Emotions
  • The Liver
  • Liver Manipulation techniques (24:48)
  • Liver and Spleen pump
  • Emotional Relationships and the Liver
  • Emotional Relationships and the Gallbladder
  • Emotional Relationships of the Pancreas and Spleen
  • The Stomach
  • Stomach Manipulation Techniques
  • Emotional Relationships and the Stomach
  • Small Intestine
  • Intestine Evaluation
  • Manipulations of Small intestine
  • The Colon
  • Colon's visceral articulations and topographical anatomy
  • Colon's Physiologic Motion
  • Colon's Physiologic Motion
  • Colon Evaluation
  • Colon Manipulations
  • Effects of colon manipulation and some important considerations
  • Emotional Relationships of the Intestines
  • The kidneys
  • Kidneys evaluation
  • Kidneys manipulation
  • Emotional Relationships of the Kidneys
  • Female Reproductive System
  • The physiologic motion of the uterus
  • Manipulation of the female reproductive system
  • Perineum and Bladder
  • Physiologic motion of the bladder
  • Bladder evaluation
  • Bladder Manipulation
  • Peritoneum
  • Abdominal Plexus release
  • Abdominal Sphincter release
  • VMT Downloadable pdf
  • CranioSacral therapy
  • Introduction CST
  • History of the Craniosacral Concept
  • Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (OCF)
  • The Craniosacral skeleton
  • Cranial palpation
  • Understanding Cranial Rhythmic Impulse (CRI)
  • CranioSacral Mechanism
  • Understanding the Primary Respiratory Mechanism
  • Flexion & Extension of the Sphenobasilar Synchondrosis
  • Technique Styles
  • Applying Direct and Indirect Techniques in OCF
  • Exaggeration and Disengagement
  • Placing Your Hands
  • Cranial motion testing
  • Practice exercise on membrane tension
  • Palpation of Rhythms
  • Interpreting the Craniosacral Rhythm
  • Activity for proprioceptive perception
  • Palpate poise and rhythms on yourself
  • Practice for palpating cranial rhythm on a subjec
  • Common Indications and Contraindications for OCF
  • Pelvis Diagnosis Using Inherent Motion
  • Occipital Decompression
  • Cranial Vault Hold
  • Fronto-occipital Hold
  • Posterior Temporal Hold
  • Mobilizing sutural restrictions in the skull
  • V-SPREAD (suture disengagement)
  • Interparietal Sutural Opening (V-Spread)
  • Practice: Still Point Induction on the Cranium: CV4
  • Sacral Hold
  • Frontal Lift Technique
  • Decompression of the Occipital Condyles
  • Occipitoatlantal Decompression
  • Parietal Lift
  • Decompression of the zygomatic bone
  • Treatment of the sphenobasilar synchondrosis, or SBS
  • Temporal Alternate Release technique
  • Mastoid Wobble
  • Vomer pump technique
  • Mobilizing the Palatine Bones
  • Mobilizing the Palatine Bones
  • Sphenopalatine Ganglion Stimulation
  • Alar cartilage release technique
  • Ethmoid Pump Technique
  • Palpation of the zygomatic bones
  • Application for the Alveolar Processes
  • Application for the Alveolar Processes
  • Flexion and extension dysfunctions of the ethmoid bone
  • Frontonasal suture and its treatment techniques
  • Metopic Suture Rhythm technique
  • Treatment of the eyeball
  • Medial pterygoid muscle release
  • Suprahyoid muscles release
  • Suboccipital Fascia
  • Venous Sinus Drainage (3:25)
  • Temporomandibular Palpation/Motion Testing
  • Temporal Decompression
  • TMJ Compression/Decompression
  • Balanced Membranous Tension
  • John Upledger’s Ten-Step Protocol
  • Connection between mental, emotional issues, and physical tension
  • Sacrum Facilitated Oscillatory Release
  • CST Downloadable pdd
  • Lymphatic Activation Techniques
  • Lymphatic techniques in osteopathy
  • Lymphatic Technique Classification
  • Lymphatic Treatment Protocol
  • Why a “Crossroad”?
  • Composition of Lymph
  • Intro to Lymphatic System
  • General Considerations & Rules
  • Indications & Contraindications
  • Mysterious Lymph_ General Thoughts
  • Intro to Local Drainage
  • Clavicle Pump – Indirect Technique
  • First Rib Pump
  • Axillary Pump
  • Cubital Pump
  • Upper Limb Circular Drainage
  • Upper Limb Tissue Rhythm Pump
  • Deep Abdominal Release
  • Solar Plexus Pump
  • Inguinal Pump
  • Miller Thoracic (Lymphatic) Pump (4:09)
  • Popliteal Pump
  • Lower Limb Drainage
  • Lower Limb Tissue Rhythm Pump
  • Liver/ / Spleen Pump
  • Pectoral Traction
  • Rib Raising
  • Cross Fiber Techniques
  • Lower Lumbar Cross-Fiber Technique
  • Around the Scapulae
  • Pedal Pump (Dalrymple Technique)
  • Pedal Self-Pump
  • Venous Sinus Drainage
  • Diaphragmatic Breathing
  • Lower Extremity Lymphatic Activation
  • Gluteal Fold Lymphatic Activation
  • ASIS Lymphatic Activation
  • Drainage Along the Upper Limb
  • Epitrochlear Node Area
  • Subscapularis Tendon
  • Facial Effleurage
  • Submandibular Release
  • SCM Sternal Belly Work
  • Milking the SCM – Pill-Rolling Maneuver
  • Claviculopectoral Pump
  • Harmonic Arm Pull
  • Ligamentous Articular Strain techniques LAS
  • Technique Principles
  • Technique Classifications and styles
  • Indications_and_Contraindications
  • Plantar Fascia: Supine direct myofascial release
  • Metatarsals, Tarsals, and Toes, Supine indirect ligamentous articular release
  • Calcaneus (Bootjack Technique)
  • Unstable Ankle
  • Talus Anterior: Supine indirect ligamentous articular release
  • Talus Posterior: Supine indirect ligamentous articular release
  • Dorsiflexors of the Foot and Pretibial Fascia
  • Plantar Flexors of the Foot and Calf
  • Fibular Head
  • Lateral (Fibular) Collateral Ligament of the Knee
  • Medial Collateral Ligament
  • Popliteal Fascia: Supine direct myofascial release
  • Meniscus : Supine direct ligamentous articular release
  • Cruciate Ligaments : Supine indirect ligamentous articular release
  • Tensor Fascia Latae: Supine direct myofascial release
  • Iliotibial Tract (Band): Supine direct myofascial release
  • Adductors of the Femur
  • Piriformis TECHNIQUE : Lateral recumbent direct myofascial release
  • Gluteus Medius Technique : Lateral Recumbent Direct Myofascial Release
  • Centering the Femur in the Acetabulum
  • Second Hip Technique
  • Pelvic Diaphragm
  • Sacroiliac Release Techniques (5:20)
  • Presacral Fascia
  • Pelvic Torsion Technique
  • Inguinal Ligament Technique
  • Iliopsoas Muscle Technique : Supine direct myofascial release
  • Iliolumbar Ligaments and Erector Spinae Muscles
  • Median Umbilical Ligament 3min
  • Umbilicus
  • Superior Linea Alba
  • Falciform Ligament
  • Coronary Ligament
  • Latissimus Dorsi
  • Internal and External Abdominal Oblique Muscles and Quadratus Lumborum
  • Lower Ribs and Respiratory Diaphragm
  • Respiratory Diaphragm
  • Sternum
  • Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum & Somatoemotional Releases
  • Restricted Middle Rib Group Bucket-Handle Motion of the Middle Ribs
  • Ribs 2 through 12
  • Second and Third Ribs (Lateral Recumbent)
  • First Rib (Elevated)
  • Spine
  • Lumbar and Lower Thoracic Spine
  • Upper Thoracic Spine
  • Cervical Spine
  • Anterior Cervical Fascia and Anterior Scalene Muscles
  • Middle and Posterior Scalene Muscles and Levator Scapulae
  • Clavicle
  • Shoulders
  • Teres Minor
  • Recentering the Head of the Humerus in the Glenoid Fossa
  • Pectoralis Major Muscle
  • Coracobrachialis Muscle & the Short Head of the Biceps
  • Subclavius M. Costocoracoid Ligaments Costoclavicular Ligaments Mediastinum
  • Forearm and Elbow
  • Carpal Tunnel
  • Phalanges
  • Buccinator and masseter
  • Submandibular Fascia and Digastric Muscles
  • Suboccipital Fascia
  • Floating ilium technique
  • Coccyx technique
  • Integration
  • The key lesion
  • Bowstring
  • The eight diaphragms
  • Myofascial Release techniques
  • Introduction MFR
  • Understanding myofascial release
  • Technique Classification
  • Indications and Contraindications MFR
  • General considerations and rules
  • Fascial Diagnostic Tests and Methods
  • Practical listening Tests in supine
  • Forward Bending (Bilateral Fulcrum) technique
  • Contralateral Traction, Supine
  • Cradling with Traction, Supine
  • Coupling with Shoulder Block technique
  • Suboccipital release technique
  • Forefingers Cradling technique
  • Techniques for the breast
  • Breast Area & Upper Abdomen Release in Pregnancy
  • Prone Pressure
  • Prone Pressure with Two Hands (Catwalk)
  • Opposing pressure technique
  • General Thoracolumbar Technique (1:52)
  • Oppositional Technique (for long belly muscles)
  • Infraspinatus & Teres Minor
  • Subscapularis
  • Biceps & Brachialis
  • Triceps
  • Medial Epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow)
  • Lateral Epicondylitis (tennis elbow
  • Interosseus Membrane
  • Thenar & Hypothenar Eminences
  • Face and skull
  • Scars & Adhesions
  • Biceps Femoris / Semitendinosus
  • Gastrocnemius / Soleus
  • Adductor Group
  • Iliotibial Tract
  • Tibialis Anterior
  • Plantar Fascia and Bursae
  • Gluteal Fascia Release
  • Presacral fascia release
  • Sacroiliac Fascia Release
  • Linea Alba Release Technique
  • Ischial Tuberosity
  • Ischial Tuberosity Spread technique
  • Treating the Ischiorectal Fossa
  • Sacral Rocking/Myofascial Release
  • Muscle Energy Techniques
  • Introduction MET
  • Understanding MET
  • MET-PNF Similarities and differences
  • Muscle Types MET
  • Patterns of Imbalance
  • Identifying Sources of Pain
  • Possible Neurological Effects of MET
  • Some common errors
  • Indications
  • Contraindications
  • General considerations
  • Trapezius
  • Levator scapulae
  • Sternocleidomastoid
  • Scalene
  • Pectoralis Major
  • Pectoralis minor, biceps brachii, and coracobrachialis
  • Latissimus Dorsi & Teres Major
  • Rotator Cuff—Subscapularis and Infraspinatus
  • Gastrocnemius and Soleus
  • Hamstrings
  • Tensor Fasciae Latae and Iliotibial Band
  • Adductors
  • Iliopsoas
  • Rectus Femoris (3:42)
  • Piriformis
  • Quadratus Lumborum
  • Erector Spinae
  • Anterior innominate MET
  • Posterior Innominate MET
  • Pubic MET Thrust
  • Pubic self-mobilization
  • Ilium inflare MET
  • Ilium outflare MET
  • Sacral extension MET
  • Backward sacral torsion MET
  • Forward sacral torsion MET
  • Sacral flexion MET
  • Counterstrain technique
  • Introduction counterstrain
  • Technique Principles
  • Technique Classification and style
  • İndications
  • Contraindications
  • General considerations and rules
  • Theoretical physiologic base of Counterstrain
  • Comparison of Trigger Points and Tender Points
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
  • Palpatory development
  • Find the Most Signifi cant/Relevant Tender Point
  • Establish a Tenderness Scale
  • Monitor Tender Point Tenderness and Tissue Texture
  • Place Patient Passively in Position of Comfort
  • Maintain Position for 90 Seconds While Patient Remains Passive
  • Passive Slow Return While Maintaining Tender Point Contact
  • Reevaluate Tenderness and Tissue Texture
  • Patient education
  • Clinical tips
  • Anterior Cervical Tender Points release
  • Posterior Cervical Tender Points release
  • Anterior Thoracic Tender Points release
  • Posterior Thoracic Tender Points release
  • Anterior Coastal Tender Points release
  • Posterior Costal Tender Points release
  • Anterior Lumbar Tender Points release
  • Anterior Pelvic Tender Points release
  • Posterior Lumbar Tender Points release
  • Posterior pelvic tender points release
  • Sacral Tender Points release
  • Gastrocnemius release
  • Hamstrings release
  • Radial Head tender point release
  • Self treatment
  • High ilium counterstrain (3:07)
  • High ilium flare-out counterstrain
  • Low ilium counterstrain
  • Iliopsoas counterstrain
  • Sacrum Counterstrain
  • Mid-Pole Sacroiliac Counterstrain
  • Piriformis Counterstrain
  • Women’s health
  • Introduction women’s health
  • Safety Issues and Osteopathic Treatment During Pregnancy
  • The Coccyx
  • Lumbosacral Spring Test
  • Backward Bending Test (lumbosacral flexion test)
  • ASIS Compression Test
  • Pelvis Diagnosis Using Inherent Motion
  • Pelvis Anterior palpation
  • Sacrum Palpation
  • Pelvis posterior palpation
  • Pelvis somatic dysfunction
  • Manipulation of the female reproductive system (7:39)
  • Floating ilium technique
  • Techniques for the breast
  • Uterine lift technique
  • Internal Per Vaginal Techniques
  • Coccyx technique
  • Mobility tests for the Coccyx
  • Coccyx Manipulation
  • Stretching the Diaphragm
  • Uterine Lift Technique (pregnancy)
  • Feedback
  • We'd love to hear your thoughts!
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