Overview
Recent evidence supporting the concept of biotensegrity and its relationship to the fascial system has challenged many of the traditional biomechanical principles taught in medical fields and our understanding of how manual therapy should be applied. This course will focus on how incorporating these new concepts into your manual therapy practice can dramatically improve treatment outcomes. We will present the biotensegrity concepts of how the body tissues at all levels organize themselves into a structure of continuous tension and discontinuous compression that is light-weight, energy-efficient, strong, adaptable, and capable of withstanding many different forces, which enhances freedom of movement and physiological function. We will also discuss how somatic dysfunctions can lead to new emergent properties that negatively impact these characteristics. Learn how biotensegrity concepts should be applied to various manual therapy techniques, including muscle energy, functional technique, fascial release, and visceral manipulation to improve treatment effectiveness.
Learning Objectives (upon completion)
- The student will understand the concepts of biotensegrity.
- The student will understand how the concepts of biotensegrity affect body structure and function.
- The student will understand how the concepts of biotensegrity should be applied to various manual therapy techniques.
Details
Duration: Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 8am-5pm; Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 8am-4pm
Location: Kennedy Krieger Institute
International Center for Spinal Cord Injury at White Marsh
425 Williams Court
Suite 116
Middle River, MD 21220
Price: $595 / person (price increases to $620 one week prior to class date)
Number of Attendees: 15-20
Instructors: Robert Cohen, M.A., P.T. and Jon Laking, M.A., P.T.
Contact: Robert Cohen, M.A., P.T. at 410-321-9292 or bob@baygrassinstitute.com
Target Audience: Healthcare providers – M.D., D.O., P.T., A.T.C., M.T., R.N., O.T., and other licensed or certified Healthcare Providers.
Continuing Education Credits: NCBTMB Approved Provider #1418. This course is awaiting approval by NCBTMB and the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 1.5 CEUs (15 credit hours).
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