Biomechanical Regulators: Lower Extremeties (BMRLE) is a prerequisite class for Physical/Energetic Interface: Neuro 2 and the Mentorship Program.

Class Prerequisites: Core Concepts, Biomechanical Regulators: Foundations and Manual Perception 1

Course Description: This four-day workshop will expose students who have previously taken Biomechanical Regulators: Foundations, to more regulators for the knee, ankle, foot and hip. The main focus of this course, however, is the study of a new model for movement analysis, based on the discovery of a complex pattern of movement throughout the body that exists independently of volitional movement. Interaction with assisting the body in shifting this underlying pattern has a profound effect on gait, joint motion and pain. New foundation work includes working with sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve influences. Using the techniques in one’s practice has yielded phenomenal results, according to past participants.

Course Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

• Locate Biomechanical Regulators for the lower extremities
• Identify the stages of the gait cycle with diagram
• Identify component movements associated with gait cycle phases
• Feel autonomic nervous system motilities in key places
• Effect changes in range of motion and movement utilizing reflexes

Course Outline: Please note that time adds up to 26 contact hours, allowing for 5 minute a.m. and p.m. breaks. The breakdown here is a guideline. Some groups prefer to have longer breaks and shorter lunches, depending on proximity of eating establishments. Some groups prefer the option of an early start and/or shorter lunch on the final day of the course to allow for travel time.

Day One: a.m. 9:00-12:00 (2 hours theory and concepts, 1 hour lab and skills)

• Review of Biomechanical Regulators: Foundations
• Lecture: Review of regulators
• Lecture and Demonstration: Gait cycle
• Lab: Experiential Exercises
• Lunch 12:00-1:30 Lunch

Day One: p.m. 1:30-5:00 (2 hours theory and concepts, 1 ½ hours lab and skills)

• Lecture: Rhythms and symmetrical/asymmetrical patterns
• Lab: Palpation of tissues and rhythms
• Review, questions and answers

Day Two: a.m. 9:00 – 12:30 (2 hours theory and concepts, 1 ½ hours lab and skills)

• Review, questions and answers
• Lecture and Demonstrations: Regulators of hip
• Lecture and Demonstrations: Regulators of femur
• Lecture and Demonstrations: Regulators of tibia
• Labs: Regulators of the hip, femur and tibia
• Lunch: 12:30 – 2:00

Day Two: p.m. 2:00 – 5:00 (2 hours theory and concepts, 1 hour lab and skills)

• Lecture and Demonstrations: Biomechanics of the foot
• Lecture and Demonstrations: Regulators of the foot
• Lab: Regulators of the foot
• Review, questions and answers

Day Three: a.m. 9:00 – 12:30 (2.5 hours theory and concepts, 1 hour lab and skills)

• Review, questions and answers
• Lecture and Demonstrations: Autonomic movement patterns
• Lecture and Demonstrations: Tracking autonomic impulses
• Lab: Tracking autonomic impulses
• Lunch: 12:30 – 2:00

Day Three: p.m. 2:00 – 5:00 (1.5 hours theory and concepts, 1.5 hours lab and skills)

• Lecture and Demonstrations: Autonomic control of foot movements
• Lab: Utilizing autonomic impulses
• Review, questions and answers

Day Four: a.m.9:00 - 12:30 (2 hours theory and concepts, 1.5 hours lab and skills)

• Review, questions and answers
• Lecture and Demonstrations: Visceral considerations and treatment
• Lab: Visceral considerations
• Lecture and Demonstration: Comprehensive treatment
• Lunch: 12:30 – 2:00

Day Four: p.m. 2:00 – 5:00 (1.5 hours theory and concepts, 1.5 hours lab and skills)

• Lecture and Demonstrations: Comprehensive evaluation of lower extremities
• Lab: Comprehensive treatment
• Lecture, Demonstrations and Lab: Home programs and exercises
• Integration
• Review, questions and answers

Total: 15.5 hours theory and concepts, 10.5 hours lab and skills: 26 contact hours

Course Presenters: Each of these instructors presents the class in its entirety: Frank Lowen, LMT; Marianne McGreevy MA.,PT; Rosemary Hegarty, PT.

Illuminatis/Biovalent ® Systems ( Provider Number P3337) is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education (CE) for Certified Athletic Trainers (ATs).  This program has been approved for a maximum of 26 hours of Category A CE.  ATs are responsible for claiming only those hours actually spent participating in the CE activity. BOC Approved Provider Number:  P3337.

Illumatinatis/Biovalent ® Systems (Provider Number 447205-00) is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a Continuing Education Provider.

Illuminatis/Biovalent Systems, 8300 San Pedro, NE, Suite B, Albuquerque, NM 87113 (505) 291-8100