The course addressed in Physiotherapists and Doctors.

Course’s language is English with simultaneous translation to Greek.

EPIMORFOSIS, intends to organize a basic level course of the method Maitland – Concept (Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy) under the auspices of International Maitland Teachers Association (Ι.Μ.Τ.Α.) with professor Marc Van liebergen.

Course contents are meet the educational standards of IFOMPT (International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists).

The course lasts 20 days (four 5-days courses) and will take place in Athens.

The course fee is 2.650€.

In order to finalize your registration and ensure a placement to this seminar, a down payment of 650€ must be deposited.

The rest amount of 2.000€ (500€ + 500€ + 500€ + 500€) must be deposited in our bank account or via debit / credit card, at least 2 days prior to the beginning day of each course.

^{The Maitland Concept}

The Maitland concept is one of the most important of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy which aims to rehabilitate nerve-musculoskeletal dysfunctions and movement impairments.
The IMTA offers an 11 weeks postgraduate manual therapy program.

The program includes four modular courses that form one level each: level 1, level 2a, level 2b, and level 3.
In a number of countries, the IMTA course system forms part of the orthopaedic manual therapy education (OMT) according to the IFOMT standards (International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists).
The main goal of the IMTA courses is to teach physiotherapists a method that allows for a general problem solving and management approach of patients with movement dysfunctions of the neuromusculoskeletal system, based on the principles of the Maitland®-Concept.

During all IMTA-courses participants evaluate and treat patients under clinical supervision.

This is a key advantage over other methods eg Kalteborn – Evjienth, which have separate practice (supervision).

So in Maitland’s method, both valuable time is saved and cost is reduced since the clinical practice is included to the courses.

Included in the course are patient demonstration sessions (course teacher examines and treats a patient).

The Maitland Concept also encompasses, and is driven by, the available scientific and clinical evidence and the biopsychosocial framework of each individual patient.

The analysis, interpretation and specific treatment of movement dysfunctions of the joints and the neural tissue, based on a peripheral neurophysiological model.

The basic manual therapy assessment and treatment of joints and neural structures with a patient-centred and problem based approach.

Examination, evaluation and treatment of movement dysfunctions based on the principles of the Maitland-Concept® of Manual Therapy (Level 1).
The safe and effective application of the Maitland-Concept in the assessment, examination and treatment of patients with mit neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions.

Another 3 levels are required to complete the concept (level 2a – 2 5days, level 2b – 2 5days & level 3 – 3 5days).
The participants, who attend successfully the basic level of the Maitland concept, are able to continue their education to the advanced levels.

^{OUTLINE STUDIES OF BALANCES LEVELS (2a, 2b & 3)}

Level 2a (two weeks).
Conditions of Participation: IMTA Certificate of Attendance of a level 1 course (4 weeks).

IMTA Certificate of Competence Level 2a.

• A minimum of 6 months of clinical experience is recommended between Level 2a and Level 2b courses. General Objectives – Learning outcomes:


• Further understanding of the material of the Level 1 and Level 2a.


• The critical appraisal of the basic principles of the Maitland Concept such as the principle of “making features fit” within a context of clinical pattern development.


• Advanced skills in the examination and treatment of the neuromusculoskeletal system using a problem orientated approach with the generation and testing of multiple hypotheses.


• Spinal manipulation (Grade V) with knowledge of related indications and contra-indications.


• Advanced assessment and treatment of neurodynamic problems relating to the theoretical part and documentation.


• The basic principles of dynamic control or stability of the spine.


• Advanced understanding and knowledge of neurophysiological pain-mechanisms, related clinical patterns and implications for assessment and management.


• Assessment and management of selected clinical syndromes such as cervical and lumbar instability.

Advanced Clinical Reasoning.

Level 3 (Three weeks)

^{Conditions of Participation:}

IMTA Certificate of Attendance (Level 2b).

A minimum of 6 months of clinical experience is recommended between Level 2b and Level 3 courses.

^{General Objectives:}

• Understanding in-depth the material of level 1, level 2a and level 2b.


• Advanced pain management and clinical reasoning including secondary prevention, psychosocial assessment and specific pathobiological risk factors.


• Management from a multidimensional perspective, with regards to pathobiological, cognitive, affective and behavioural aspects.


• The principles of assessment and treatment of dynamic control of the pelvis, hip region and knee region.


• The assessment and management of craniofacial dysfunctions and related pain syndromes.


• The assessment and management of selected clinical syndromes (e.g. Shoulder-instability, Shoulder impingements, Lumbar Stenosis, Cervicogenic Headache).


• Upgrade, update and revision of cervical instability.


• Upgrade, update and revision of spinal manipulation (high velocity thrusts)


• Advanced skills in Clinical Reasoning in patient assessment and management

You can find more information in web site: www.imta.ch

Day 1
09.00 Welcome, Course aims, Introduction to the Maitland-Concept®
11.30 Surface anatomy. Principles of subjective examination „C/O“
13.30 Break
14.30 Principles of physical examination „P/E“ lumbar spine
16.00 Grades of movement. Physical examination „P/E“ lumbar spine
18.00 End of day 1

Day 2
08.30 Principles of physical examination „P/E“ lumbar spine Lx. Active movements. Discussion of physical examination.
11.30 Physical examination „P/E“ lumbar spine Lx. Neurology. Introduction neurodynamics
13.30 Break
14.30 „P/E“ lumbar spine. Theory and practice of Neurodynamics, PNF, SLR, PKB, Slump test. „P/E“ lumbar spine Palpation, PAIVMs movement diagram
18.00 End of day 2

Day 3
08.30 “P/E” lumbar spine. Principles of self-management in lumbar spine Lx.
11.30 Symptoms of hip problems. Physical examination „P/E“ Hip.
13.30 Break
14.30 Physical examination „P/E“ Hip. Movement diagram. Self-management. „P/E“ Hip. Treatment/ progression of treatment Hip.
18.00 End of day 3

Day 4
08.30 Symptoms of cervical spine Cx problems 1.5 h
11.30 Physical Examination “P/E” Cx.. Revision Notation. Active movements.
13.30 Break
14.30 Demo patient; Assessment, physical examination and treatment – Clinical Reasoning. (Demonstration by the course instructor). Physical examination “P/E” Cx
18.30 End of day 4

Day 5
08.30 Physical examination „P/E“ Cervical spine. Palpation, PAIVMs C2 – C7
11.30 „P/E“ Cervical spine. Neurological examination. Neurodynamic Test ULNT1
13.00 Break
13.30 „P/E“ Cervical spine Last questions and discussion. End of course’s 1st week

The program of the 15 remaining days will be sent to those who will ultimately attend the seminar.

1. Credit or Deposit card payment
You can deposit the down payment or the total fee via credit or deposit card (Visa, Mastercard & American Express) from the webpage of each course, through VivaPayments.
You are solely responsible for the proper entry and the genuineness of your credit/deposit card’s details. EPIMORFOSIS bears no responsibility in case of any error.
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You can deposit or transfer the requested amount for your registration to the following accounts, writing your full name in the field “Reason for the Beneficiary”:
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1. A certificate of attendance, a degree or a diploma will be issued.
2. Printed handouts are provided (notes or relevant book).
3. In case of cancellation of the seminar due to EPIMORFOSIS’s responsibility, deposited fees will be refunded immediately.
4. EPIMORFOSIS reserves the right to change the date or postopone  seminars, informing participants by phone and / or sms & e-mail. In such a  case participants are entitled to request full refund of their fees if they do not wish to attend the seminar on the new date or to use this amount for their participation in other seminars or services of the company.
5. In the event of a strike, government’s bans, heavy bad weather, and generally any event beyond the reasonable control of the organisers  which impedes the execution of part or all of the seminar, the organizers reserve the right to change the date and time of the event. In this case the fees are not refundable but are valid as they are.
6. Cancellation of participation due to participant’s responsibility is possible only by email, as follows:
• up to 30 days prior to the start of the seminar, all deposits are refundable.
• up to 15 days prior to the start of the seminar, 50% is refundable.
• no refund after this deadline, exceptions could be only by decision of EPIMORFOSIS.
7. The realisation of the course will be confirmed by email or/and sms to be sent to participants, in time.
8. It is advised to not buy your flight tickets until you receive this confirmation email (or/and sms).
9. LLC-1 EPIMORFOSIS keeps the right to change course venues.