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Postgraduate manual therapy & MSK training for qualified practitioners. Dry needling, manipulation, soft tissue & rehab. Learn online or in the classroom.

Fully certificated courses. IAOMM accredited. OMT Training is a UK-based postgraduate manual therapy and musculoskeletal education provider, established in 2012. We provide CPD courses and diploma programmes for osteopaths, chiropractors, physiotherapists, sports therapists, sports massage therapists and other appropriately qualified manual therapy and allied healthcare professionals. Our training covers dry needling and medical acupuncture, spinal manipulation, osteopathic techniques and mobilisation, sports massage and soft tissue therapy, IASTM, rehabilitation and related MSK subjects. Our teaching focuses on anatomy, patient safety, clinical reasoning and evidence-informed practice. Members of our faculty have authored professional textbooks and contributed to published journal literature. Explore online courses: https://online.omttraining.co.uk/home
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03/11/2026

Stiff upper back? This seated thoracic mobilisation is simple, gentle and easy to grade.

Osteopath Elliot Mean demonstrates the set-up, contact and movement. Patient arms crossed, clinician behind, one hand localising to the thoracic spine. Guide rotation, side-bending and flexion or extension, timed with the exhale.

The evidence: for neck pain, thoracic techniques have performed similarly to cervical techniques (Carrasco-Uribarrena et al., 2024). Most trials test thrust, though, which outperformed mobilisation short term (Masaracchio et al., 2019). Mobilisation is the lower-force option.

Use it to open a window for movement, then follow with active rehab. Screen for red flags first.

Save this for your next clinic day.

01/11/2026

Level 1 Spinal Manipulation Course | Successfully Completed

Congratulations to the team on successfully completing their Level 1 Spinal Manipulation training with OMT Training.

Led by Ewen McDonald, Master Instructor and Osteopath, the course focused on developing safe, effective spinal manipulation skills through practical, hands-on training, clinical reasoning and appropriate technique selection.

It was a pleasure working with such an enthusiastic and committed group of practitioners.

Interested in arranging private, in-house training for your clinical team?

Contact OMT Training to discuss bespoke training opportunities.

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01/11/2026

Did the rib really go “back in”?

Here, osteopath Jimmy Michael demonstrates a supine thoracic and rib thrust at a Southampton FC training event, shown in slow motion.

No bone goes back into place. The effects of manipulation are most likely short-term and neurophysiological.

The evidence is useful but honest. In neck pain, thoracic manipulation outperforms usual care and mobilisation in the short term. It is no better than cervical manipulation or a sham thrust, and the quality of evidence ranges from very low to moderate.

The pop doesn’t matter either. The number of audible pops had no relationship with improvements in pain, disability or range.

Screen first. Osteoporosis, fracture risk, inflammatory or neoplastic disease, anticoagulation and suspected cardiac or visceral referral all need proper assessment. Use thrust techniques only within your scope, training and insurance.

Learn spinal manipulation with OMT Training, online or in the classroom.

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31/10/2026

One of my ongoing professional goals is to develop a deeper understanding of care, human movement, and the relationship between musculoskeletal health and overall wellness.

is a technique used in movement and rehabilitation settings to support flexibility, mobility, coordination, and neuromuscular function.

I'm grateful to OMT Training for providing the instruction and opportunity to continue expanding my knowledge.

28/10/2026

619 million people were living with low back pain in 2020. Your manipulation is only as good as the reasoning behind it.

Osteopath and OMT master instructor Jimmy Michael demonstrating an adaptive lumbar manipulation in professional sport.

In elite sport, the textbook set-up isn’t always possible. Athlete size, comfort, irritability and what’s happening in the session all shape how the technique is delivered. Adapting the set-up while staying precise and safe is a skill in itself.

What the evidence tells us:
Low back pain is the leading cause of years lived with disability worldwide (GBD 2021, Lancet Rheumatology).
Spinal manipulative therapy produces effects similar to other recommended therapies for chronic low back pain (Rubinstein et al., BMJ 2019).
NICE recommends manual therapy as part of a package that includes exercise, not as a standalone fix.

Technique is the tool. Clinical reasoning decides when to use it.

Learn spinal manipulation with OMT Training, either in person on our hands-on face-to-face courses or fully online. IAOMM accredited and built for qualified healthcare and manual therapy professionals.

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26/10/2026

Is the scapula being ignored in your shoulder patients?

Here, osteopath Elliot Mean demonstrates prone shoulder and scapulothoracic mobilisation. The patient is fully supported. The technique is low velocity, with no thrust, and is graded to the patient’s response. Taking the arm off the edge of the plinth relaxes the shoulder and gives easier access to the scapula.

Why bother? In athletes, scapular dyskinesis is linked with a 43% higher risk of future shoulder pain. But it is a risk factor, not a diagnosis. Most athletes with dyskinesis never develop pain.

The evidence is modest. In rotator cuff tendinopathy, adding manual therapy to exercise reduced pain by about 1 point out of 10. So use mobilisation to ease pain and get the shoulder moving, then load it.

Screen first. Fractures, dislocation, suspected cardiac or visceral referral, inflammatory or neurological signs, and unexplained night pain all need proper assessment before any hands-on treatment.

Learn osteopathic mobilisation with OMT Training, online or in the classroom.

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25/10/2026

🎓 Another Successful Osteopathic Mobilisation Course in London!

Congratulations to all our students who successfully completed their Osteopathic Mobilisation training with OMT Training® in London!

A fantastic group of manual therapists developing their clinical knowledge, practical skills and confidence in the application of osteopathic mobilisation techniques.

A big thank you to our expert instructors, Kelvin Koon and Elliott Mean, for delivering another excellent hands-on training experience.

At OMT Training®, we’re passionate about providing high-quality, evidence-informed education that helps manual therapists expand their clinical skills and treatment options.

👏 Well done to everyone involved. We wish you every success in putting your new skills into practice!

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24/10/2026

Instrument-assisted hamstring work: what does the research actually say?

Hamstring injuries now make up around 24% of all injuries in men’s professional football, so clubs take this muscle group seriously.

Here, chiropractor Kelvin Koon demonstrates instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilisation (IASTM) on the hamstring, with the patient prone. He grades pressure to the patient’s feedback and combines the instrument with knee movement.

The evidence is honest but modest. In a small trial of footballers, 2 minutes of IASTM improved hip and knee range more than foam rolling, with some gains still there 24 hours later. Larger reviews show small, short-term range gains and low-certainty evidence overall.

So use it as a short-term tool to help people move, then load them. Nordic hamstring programmes cut hamstring injuries by around half.

Screen first. Avoid treating over acute tears, open wounds, DVT, infection, or skin and bleeding concerns, including anticoagulant use.

Learn IASTM with OMT Training on our one-day practical course, which includes a full set of tools and full certification. Prefer to study from home? The online course is also available.

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23/10/2026

🎓 Another fantastic day of hands-on training with OMT!

Congratulations to everyone who successfully completed our One-Day Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM) Course, led by OMT instructor and chiropractor Kelvin Koon.

A great day of practical learning, developing new skills and exploring the clinical application of instrument assisted soft tissue techniques within musculoskeletal therapy.

Our training focuses on combining evidence-informed principles with practical, hands-on education, giving therapists the knowledge and confidence to integrate new techniques into their clinical practice.

👏 A huge thank you to Kelvin for delivering another excellent course, and to all our delegates for their enthusiasm and participation throughout the day.

We look forward to seeing you all again at another OMT training event!

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21/10/2026

TENS isn't the endpoint. It's the window.

Used well, TENS may give a short period of reduced pain. The real clinical question is what you do with it.

Test. Apply TENS. Retest.

If nothing changes, that's useful information.
If pain meaningfully eases, use that window for movement, loading, walking or graded exposure.

The treatment doesn't finish when the machine switches off. That's where the useful work starts.

Our FREE online course, TENS Therapy in Clinical Practice, covers the evidence, parameter selection, electrode placement, safety and clinical reasoning. It's designed for qualified manual therapists and healthcare professionals.

Optional upgrade to an IAOMM-accredited diploma with 6 CPD hours.

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