Level 1 & 2 Masterclass
Presented by published author Sarah Key, participants completing this course will gain confidence in understanding spinal segment breakdown and be able to link with clinical presentations, improve clinical explanations for patients, improve palpation and diagnostic skills and gain insights into running a successful clinical practice.
Includes: Online materials, certification, BackBlock, book, 2-Day Practical Adjunct
Level 1 & 2 Online Materials
- Lecture 1: 'Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics of the Lumbar Spine'
- Lecture 2: 'The Stiff Spinal Segment, its Causes and Treatment'
- Lecture 3: 'Facet Joint Arthropathy, its Causes and Treatment'
- Lecture 4: 'The Importance of Spinal Decompression'
- Lecture 5: 'Acute Locked Back, its Causes and Treatment'
- Lecture 6: 'The Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc, its Causes and Treatment'
- Lecture 7: 'The Unstable Spinal Segment, its Causes and Treatment'
- Lecture 8: 'To Bend or Not to Bend'
- Lecture 9: 'The Trouble with Sitting'
Content of Level 1 & 2 Practical Adjunct 
- Fine tuning lumbar spine manual palpation
- Lumbar spine assessment using the hands
- Demonstration of the techniques using the heel
- In-vivo patient assessment & treatment of participants
- A spinal decompression class using the BackBlock
- Group Presentations of the 5 Stages of Breakdown
- Going Through Typical Treatment Protocols for the 5 Stages of breakdown
- Both acute and chronic conditions - the signs and symptoms, clinical picture, palpation, mobilization and home regime
- Going through correct bending and sitting
- Students learn to use their heel to mobilise the lumbar spine - each student is taught (in front of the group). Practice in pairs. Several sessions of this
- Other lumbar spine decompression techniques

Course reigstration 8.45 on the first day. Each day finishes at 5.00pm
Lunch and refreshments are included.
Assistance can be provided to find accommodation for enrollees.
Course Components:
- Theory: online
- Practical Day Component
An AAP Education Accredited Course. AHPRA CPD 24 hours.
Event Date | Sat 01 May, 2021 |
Event End Date | Sun 02 May, 2021 |
Available place | 13 |
Individual Price | $750.00 |
Location | Sarah Key Masterclass |
Ticket Information
Ticket Type | Price | Available place |
---|---|---|
AAP Education Member | $750.00 | 14 |

Course reigstration 8.45 on the first day. Each day finishes at 5.00pm
Lunch and refreshments are included.
Assistance can be provided to find accommodation for enrollees.
Course Components:
- Theory: online
- Practical Day Component
An AAP Education Accredited Course. AHPRA CPD 24 hours.
Event Date | Sat 19 Jun, 2021 |
Event End Date | Sun 20 Jun, 2021 |
Available place | 14 |
Individual Price | $750.00 |
Location | SCGH - Physio Department |
Ticket Information
Ticket Type | Price | Available place |
---|---|---|
AAP Education Member | $750.00 | 14 |