Visceral Manipulation Overview Outline

1. Introductions
   1. Presenter's background
   2. Jean-Pierre Barral, DO
      1. History and education
      2. His observations on the effect of Visceral Manipulation to his patient population
      3. Studies, books and literature
2. Basic concept of Visceral Manipulation
   1. An organ in good health has physiologic motion
   2. Viscero-Somatic relationship
   3. Neurologic mechanisms via ANS and CAN
   4. Pressure systems
   5. Explanation of organ mobility and motility
   6. Overview of abdominal, thoracic or pelvic anatomy (choice based on audience)
   7. Presentation of 2-3 case studies
3. Treatment considerations
   1. Organ movement
      1. Mobilization to increase range of motion, position, tone and organ mechanics
      2. Motility balance for homeostasis
   2. Relationship with the body
   3. Observations of function
   4. Observations in relationship to emotions
4. Demonstration of Visceral Manipulation on participant
   1. Pre Test
      1. GL
      2. LL
      3. Inhibition
      4. Mobility test
      5. Motility test
   2. Post Test
      1. LL
      2. Mobility test
      3. Motility test
      4. GL
5. Presentation of 1-3 techniques for hands-on experience (whatever time allows); considerations:
   1. Hip restrictions with cecum or sigmoid
   2. Rib or breathing restriction with liver
   3. Restricted lumbar range of motion with mesenteric root of jejunoileum
6. How Visceral Manipulation has influenced your practice

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