Paul Townley MSc PT MMACP
Paul holds a Masters Degree (MSc) in Neuromusculoskeletal medicine, and is a member of the Manipulative Association of Chartered Physiotherapists and the International Federation of Manipulative Therapy. Paul is qualified as an ESP (Extended Scope Practitioner) and a university lecturer and teacher in the United Kingdom. In a career spanning more than two decades Paul has worked with elite athletes (including Physiotherapist for Crystal Palace FC - EPL) and has provided specialist physiotherapy services and consultancy to the military.
Course Description
The NAT Trigger Point Therapy Diploma course is offered for certified/qualified manual therapists who wish to expand their knowledge of trigger points and extend further within their scope of practice.
The course is built on latest evidence regarding the treatment of trigger points whilst encompassing the teachings of some of the worlds leading practitioners and is presented by Elsevier Education award winner Paul Townley MMACP PT who adds practical knowledge from his years working with elite athletes in the EPL.
The supporting course text includes over 250 fully illustrated pages covering the most important data pertaining to trigger points, muscle pain, fascia, and explains how these interconnect. In addition it provides the key information required to aid clinical reasoning and assessment by looking at the clinical relevance of TrPs in each muscle. It also includes detailed presentations of trigger point sites, pain maps, and recommended treatment techniques.
The 50 new video tutorials (180 minutes of classes added in November 2021) provide the fundamentals of trigger point therapy, including: What are Trigger Points?; Research and Evidence; Referred Pain; Clinical Reasoning and Assessment; Perpetuating Factors; How to Find Trigger Points; Treatment Options and Techniques; Muscle Energy Techniques; Ischemic Compression Techniques; Neurodynamic Techniques.
Suitability
Manual Therapists, Massage Therapists, Trigger Point Therapists, Body Workers, Athletic Trainers, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, PTS's, Occupational Therapists, OTA's, Medical Doctors, Nurses.
Trigger Point Therapy Diploma Course - includes lifetime access to all online course assets (video classes, course text, exam, certification). All course assets may be accessed online via any device or downloaded. T-Shirt and Shipping included. Limited time offer.
Course Description
The NAT Trigger Point Therapy Diploma course is offered for certified/qualified manual therapists who wish to expand their knowledge of trigger points and extend further within their scope of practice.
The course is built on latest evidence regarding the treatment of trigger points whilst encompassing the teachings of some of the worlds leading practitioners and is presented by Elsevier Education award winner Paul Townley MMACP PT who adds practical knowledge from his years working with elite athletes in the EPL.
The supporting course text includes over 250 fully illustrated pages covering the most important data pertaining to trigger points, muscle pain, fascia, and explains how these interconnect. In addition it provides the key information required to aid clinical reasoning and assessment by looking at the clinical relevance of TrPs in each muscle. It also includes detailed presentations of trigger point sites, pain maps, and recommended treatment techniques.
The 50 new video tutorials (180 minutes of classes added in November 2021) provide the fundamentals of trigger point therapy, including: What are Trigger Points?; Research and Evidence; Referred Pain; Clinical Reasoning and Assessment; Perpetuating Factors; How to Find Trigger Points; Treatment Options and Techniques; Muscle Energy Techniques; Ischemic Compression Techniques; Neurodynamic Techniques.
Suitability
Manual Therapists, Massage Therapists, Trigger Point Therapists, Body Workers, Athletic Trainers, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, PTS's, Occupational Therapists, OTA's, Medical Doctors, Nurses.
Trigger Point Therapy Diploma Course - includes lifetime access to all online course assets (video classes, course text, exam, certification). All course assets may be accessed online via any device or downloaded. T-Shirt and Shipping included. Limited time offer.
Course Description
This (7-10 hour) self-paced online course is for therapists who wish to broaden their skills in the treatment of low back pain. Divided into 4 detailed modules with 33 (4K) video classes the course is supported by comprehensive and fully illustrated text (280 pages) which covers: biopsychosocial model, subjective assessment, objective assessment, special tests, clinical reasoning, treatment planning and application, comprehensive case study.
The course exam and certification are completed online.
Course Objectives
The aim of this course and guide is to try to bridge the gap between the old and new models of looking at low back pain, in a user-friendly manner and according to my experience — with a little personal opinion thrown in, for what it is worth. Because we are all in this together, so to speak, it is not presented in the third person, hopefully not too dry, and clearly full of clichés.
For many years, LBP was considered via a biomedical model whereby pain is a result of a problem at a specific site or structure. Therefore, by addressing a specific painful area with a specific technique, the problem should decrease—the idea being that “If I push here, and it hurts, then this structure must be responsible, so if I push it in this direction, it will eventually hurt less”. This theory has recently become less supported empirically.
While aspects of the biomedical model may be relevant in some situations, a newer biopsychosocial model (BPS) of assessment and treatment has been suggested and come into vogue. This model, conceptualized by George Engel in 1977, suggests we need to look at a person’s medical condition by considering biological, psychological, and social factors. The various components of this model may be defined as follows:
Bio = Physiological and/or pathological elements
Psycho = Thoughts, beliefs, emotional, behavior, distress, fear, and coping methods
Social = Socio-economic, socio-environmental, cultural, work issues, family influences, benefits, and economics
Sadly, as is often the case when a new idea or concept enters the arena (although this model is far from new), the tendency is to adopt the bits that are new and comfortable at the expense of the old — often dismissing the old as irrelevant. This may be more noticeable when people are trying to make a name for themselves, which is rarely helpful — along with the guruism that follows it. In my humble opinion, it is always worthwhile combining the good from both. Fortunately, to some extent, this return of the pendulum has started to happen.
This course aims to assist in that, by looking at a common dysfunction and problem that can often be contentious—low back pain.
Suitability
Manual Therapists, Massage Therapists, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Occupational Therapists, Trigger Point Therapists, Body Workers, Athletic Trainers, Exercise and Fitness Professionals.
Includes 2021 Edition "Contemporary to Lower Back Pain" Fully Illustrated Text (280 Pages). 33 video classes. Course exam and certification pack.
NAT Diploma Course - Therapists Guide to Low Back Pain. Includes lifetime access to all online course assets (4k video classes, course text, exam, certification). All course assets may be accessed online via any device or downloaded.
Course Description
This (7-10 hour) self-paced online course is for therapists who wish to broaden their skills in the treatment of low back pain. Divided into 4 detailed modules with 33 (4K) video classes the course is supported by comprehensive and fully illustrated text (280 pages) which covers: biopsychosocial model, subjective assessment, objective assessment, special tests, clinical reasoning, treatment planning and application, comprehensive case study.
The course exam and certification are completed online.
Course Objectives
The aim of this course and guide is to try to bridge the gap between the old and new models of looking at low back pain, in a user-friendly manner and according to my experience — with a little personal opinion thrown in, for what it is worth. Because we are all in this together, so to speak, it is not presented in the third person, hopefully not too dry, and clearly full of clichés.
For many years, LBP was considered via a biomedical model whereby pain is a result of a problem at a specific site or structure. Therefore, by addressing a specific painful area with a specific technique, the problem should decrease—the idea being that “If I push here, and it hurts, then this structure must be responsible, so if I push it in this direction, it will eventually hurt less”. This theory has recently become less supported empirically.
While aspects of the biomedical model may be relevant in some situations, a newer biopsychosocial model (BPS) of assessment and treatment has been suggested and come into vogue. This model, conceptualized by George Engel in 1977, suggests we need to look at a person’s medical condition by considering biological, psychological, and social factors. The various components of this model may be defined as follows:
Bio = Physiological and/or pathological elements
Psycho = Thoughts, beliefs, emotional, behavior, distress, fear, and coping methods
Social = Socio-economic, socio-environmental, cultural, work issues, family influences, benefits, and economics
Sadly, as is often the case when a new idea or concept enters the arena (although this model is far from new), the tendency is to adopt the bits that are new and comfortable at the expense of the old — often dismissing the old as irrelevant. This may be more noticeable when people are trying to make a name for themselves, which is rarely helpful — along with the guruism that follows it. In my humble opinion, it is always worthwhile combining the good from both. Fortunately, to some extent, this return of the pendulum has started to happen.
This course aims to assist in that, by looking at a common dysfunction and problem that can often be contentious—low back pain.
Suitability
Manual Therapists, Massage Therapists, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Occupational Therapists, Trigger Point Therapists, Body Workers, Athletic Trainers, Exercise and Fitness Professionals.
Includes 2021 Edition "Contemporary to Lower Back Pain" Fully Illustrated Text (280 Pages). 33 video classes. Course exam and certification pack.
NAT Diploma Course - Therapists Guide to Low Back Pain. Includes lifetime access to all online course assets (4k video classes, course text, exam, certification). All course assets may be accessed online via any device or downloaded.
Course Description
This (8-10 hour) self-paced online course is for therapists who wish to broaden their clinical reasoning and assessment skills and is presented by Paul Townley, one of the UK's leading teaching physiotherapists (Elsevier Education award winner). Divided into 8 modules with 21 video classes the course is supported by comprehensive and fully illustrated notes which cover: clinical reasoning theory; subjective assessment, objective assessment, special tests, mechanisms of pain, observation, communication, and treatment choices. The course exam is completed online.
Suitability
Manual Therapists, Massage Therapists, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Occupational Therapists, Trigger Point Therapists, Body Workers, Athletic Trainers, Exercise and Fitness Professionals.
NAT Diploma Course - Clinical Reasoning and Assessment. Includes lifetime access to all online course assets (video classes, course text, exam, certification). All course assets may be accessed online via any device or downloaded.
Course Description
This (8-10 hour) self-paced online course is for therapists who wish to broaden their clinical reasoning and assessment skills and is presented by Paul Townley, one of the UK's leading teaching physiotherapists (Elsevier Education award winner). Divided into 8 modules with 21 video classes the course is supported by comprehensive and fully illustrated notes which cover: clinical reasoning theory; subjective assessment, objective assessment, special tests, mechanisms of pain, observation, communication, and treatment choices. The course exam is completed online.
Suitability
Manual Therapists, Massage Therapists, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Occupational Therapists, Trigger Point Therapists, Body Workers, Athletic Trainers, Exercise and Fitness Professionals.
NAT Diploma Course - Clinical Reasoning and Assessment. Includes lifetime access to all online course assets (video classes, course text, exam, certification). All course assets may be accessed online via any device or downloaded.
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