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Cancelled - The Forgotten Techniques of William Garner Sutherland by Jane Eliza Stark, MS, D.O.M.P.

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Registration is now open for Jane Eliza Stark's course ! Take part in Toronto, from May 3 to 5, 2024.

Presentation

During William Garner Sutherland’s first 30 years in practice, he employed a variety of direct techniques. Some were developed based on his personal observations of patients experiencing lingering symptoms of the 1918 Influenza pandemic. He theorized that their symptoms were caused by a tissue tension problem, which he dubbed “anterior tensity.” He reasoned that increased tension impeded fluid flow. His mechanically-based approach—the subject of this workshop—was aimed at restoring optimal fluid.

Description

This workshop brings William Garner Sutherland and his pre-cranial ideas to life. Following the presentation of a colourful biographical sketch of Sutherland, an explanation of the physiological consequences of influenza and pneumonia is offered. Then, Sutherland’s observation of “anterior tensity” is explained. Thirty of Sutherland’s rarely taught techniques for remedying this abnormal tension and its far-reaching effects are demonstrated and practiced. Among the regions of his focus are the thorax (spine, ribs, and diaphragm); pelvis (bony and visceral); neck (bony and visceral); lumbar area (mainly muscular); and shoulder girdle (scapula and clavicle). Of great importance will be an explanation of how Sutherland traced anterior tensity into the cranium.

Once the bodily anterior tensity was lessened, Sutherland turned his attention to the cranium. In this area, his brilliance as an osteopath is evident. In his view, cranial inertia (not caused by trauma) resulted from the cranium’s excessive expansion. This expansion caused tension of the membranes, ultimately leading to fluid stasis. The reason for this association will be explained in the workshop. Sutherland’s techniques are simple in application yet powerful in results. Ideas on how to employ his approach in current-day practice will be the shared. The remainder of the workshop is technique-based, with each technique being supported by anatomical and, where applicable, biomechanical theory. In many cases, the patient’s assistance is required. This ensures that the technique is safe, as the patient is always in control. Due to the simplistic nature of the technique application, ample time is available for questions and practice.

The techniques include

  1. "Turtle #1" – for posterior condyles
  2. "Turtle #2" – for the atlanto-axial articulation
  3. Cervical Spine Technique – in seated position, for anterior tensity
  4. Cervical Spine Technique – in supine position, for articulations
  5. "Flatfoot of the Back" – for thoracic anterior tensity
  6. Thoracic Spine Technique – general approach
  7. "Sacro-iliac of the Shoulder"–- for the acromioclavicular joint; brilliant yet easy
  8. Serratus Anterior Alternative
  9. Springing the Scapula
  10. Posterior Rib
  11. "Pouring Water on the Fire" ¬– indirect
  12. "Pouring Water on the Fire" – direct
  13. 12th Rib
  14. Psoas Tendon Lift – option 1 & 2
  15. Obturator Internus Tendon Lift
  16. Lumbo-sacral
  17. "Bolt on the Nut"
  18. “Tilting the Pelvic Bowl” – versatile, amazing, easy
  19. Self-experiment
  20. “Anterior Tensity” – first cranial technique
  21. “Cuckoo Clock” – second cranial technique
  22. "Wiggling the Pterygoids" – one of his most brilliant techniques
  23. Orbital Drainage
  24. Zygomatic Lift
  25. Assessment of Cranial Expansive State
  26. Expansive Accommodation – not to be missed
  27. Expansive Technique
  28. Expansive External Rotation – petrous portion
  29. Venus Sinus Technique – completely unlike that taught at the CCO
  30. Facial Bones – for expansive state
  31. Sacro-iliac Joint (if time permits)

What you will be able to achieve during the workshop

  • Greater appreciation for William Garner Sutherland—the man and the osteopath
  • Greater appreciation for the pre-cranial period of Sutherland’s career and contribution
  • Understanding of “anterior tensity”, including its impact on fluid flow
  • Understanding of the Great Pandemic of 1918
  • Recognition of how to treat regions of the body that exhibit anterior tensity
  • Understanding of why indirect approaches are contraindicated for anterior tensity, according to Sutherland
  • Understanding of how to apply Sutherland’s “bolt and nut principle”
  • Understanding of how Sutherland developed his initial cranial ideas
  • Realization that Sutherland’s early theories and corresponding techniques can be of great benefit in a modern-day manual-based osteopathic practice

Course schedules: From 8.30 am to 5.30 pm

Location: 90 Eglinton Avenue East, Unit 900 Toronto, ON, M4P 2Y3

Prerequisites: D.O., D.O.M.P., graduates and students in 4th year and up

To register : https://osteocontinuingeducation.com/Registration/

For more information : [email protected]