Event Two

Level 1 Course: Introduction to Manual Medicine for Headaches and Migraines By Jon Marshall (Australia + Singapore)

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

Describe the different types of headaches and migraines and their underlying causes.
Perform a comprehensive history taking and physical examination for patients presenting with headaches, identifying red flags and indications for referral.
Apply basic manual therapy techniques safely and effectively to manage headache and migraine symptoms.
Design simple exercise programs based on the HEADSTRONG treatment protocol tailored to the needs of headache and migraine sufferers.
Educate patients about lifestyle modifications, self-management techniques, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach for long-term management.
Strategies and material to implement a headache and migraine clinic in your existinghealthcare clinic.
Access to lifetime online resources, lectures, videos

Day 1: Understanding Headaches and Migraines

Morning Session: Introduction to Headaches and Migraines

Afternoon Session: Diagnosis and Assessment

History taking and physical examination
Introduction to diagnostic criteria and tools
Basic manual techniques for headache relief (Articulation/Muscle Energy/Positional Release)

Day 2: Basic Treatment Strategies

Morning Session: Manual Techniques in Treatment

Introduction to manual medicine: principles and ethics
Basic manual techniques for headache relief (Articulation/Muscle Energy/Positional Release)
Safety considerations and contraindications

Afternoon Session: Integrating Other Therapies

Overview of pharmacological treatment options
Nutritional and lifestyle considerations
Introduction to Cranial techniques with clinical correlations (Part 1 Posterior Quadrant)

Day 2: Exercise and Patient Education

Morning Session: Exercise Prescription

Afternoon Session: Patient Education and Self-Management

TBC, 2025

AUT Millennium

Rosedale, Auckland

$950

16hours CPD