OMT Training

13/01/2026

What is spinal manipulation?

Why do manual therapists use this technique and what does it actually do to the Patient?

Is it safe?

Access is completely free introductory course in spinal manipulation for manual therapists…

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https://online.omttraining.co.uk/free-resources




13/01/2026

Functional rehabilitation isn’t about passive treatment — it’s about restoring movement, confidence, and load tolerance.

Our FREE Online Kinesiology Taping Course gives manual therapists clear, practical taping principles they can apply immediately in clinic. Learn how taping can support joints and soft tissue, influence proprioception, and integrate seamlessly into rehabilitation and return-to-function programmes.

✔️ Completely free to access
✔️ 100% online, learn at your own pace
✔️ Practical, clinically relevant taping applications
✔️ Suitable for osteopaths, physiotherapists, chiropractors, sports & massage therapists
✔️ Optional paid upgrade available for certification (if required)

Access the free course here:
https://online.omttraining.co.uk/course/kinesiology-taping-course

13/01/2026

Advance your clinical skills with OMT Training Online Courses.

Our online programmes are designed for healthcare and manual therapy professionals who want practical, evidence-informed skills they can apply immediately in clinic.

Train anytime, anywhere, with structured teaching that focuses on safety, clinical reasoning, and real-world application.

• Fully certificated
• Fully accredited
• Suitable for insurance
• Online learning with flexible access
• Designed for MSK and manual therapy professionals worldwide

Explore the full range of online courses here:
https://online.omttraining.co.uk

13/01/2026

Finesse over force.

Social media still promotes the idea that harder manipulation produces better results. That belief comes from outdated mechanical thinking, not modern evidence.

Research shows that increasing force does not reliably improve outcomes. Physiological responses to spinal manipulation are influenced more by timing, speed, preload control, and rate of force application than by brute strength. Higher forces do not produce superior or longer-lasting effects.

Manipulation is not about smashing joints into submission. It is a precise neuromechanical stimulus, not a strength contest.

Less force. Better signal. More skill.

Based on peer-reviewed research:
Effects of Biomechanical Parameters of Spinal Manipulation: A Critical Literature Review
Giles Gyer & Jimmy Michael
Journal of Integrative Medicine

Full paper:
https://www.omttraining.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Effects-of-biomechanical-parameters-of-spinal-manipulation-A-critical-literature-review.pdf

13/01/2026

The Rehab Professionals

➡️Cervical flexion posture during smartphone use was not a risk factor for NP or frequency of NP, but low sleep quality and insufficient levels of physical activity were.

This 12-month longitudinal study followed 457 pain-free adults aged 18 to 65, with 396 participants completing follow-up. Cervical flexion during smartphone use was objectively measured at baseline using a CROM device in both sitting and standing positions while texting. Neck pain prevalence and frequency were reassessed one year later.

The findings showed that cervical flexion posture during smartphone use, often referred to as text neck, did not increase the risk of developing neck pain, nor did it influence how frequently neck pain occurred. This was consistent across both sitting and standing postures.

In contrast, lifestyle factors played a meaningful role. Participants with low sleep quality had a significantly higher risk of developing neck pain, as did those with insufficient levels of physical activity.

Overall, the study suggests that neck pain risk is more closely linked to sleep and activity behaviours than to cervical posture during smartphone use.

Author:
Correia, I.M.T. et al.

PMID:
40845624

12/01/2026

A clean, controlled distal ankle manipulation performed in prone by OMT instructor Giles Gyer. Subtle technique, precise positioning, and a focus on safety and clinical reasoning rather than force.

This is exactly how we teach manipulation and manual therapy skills at OMT Training — evidence-informed, adaptable, and designed for real-world practice across a wide range of patients and presentations.

Our fully certificated online courses allow you to develop manipulation, mobilisation, acupuncture, dry needling and MSK treatment skills at your own pace, with lifetime access, clear demonstrations, and ongoing tutor support. Suitable for allied and alternative health professionals worldwide.

Explore the full online training library here:
https://online.omttraining.co.uk

12/01/2026

A behind-the-scenes look at a bespoke spinal manipulation training delivered for the physiotherapy and medical team at Manchester United Football Club.

In this clip, Jimmy Michael demonstrates a precise lower lumbar manipulation focused on control, positioning, and patient comfort — the same clinical principles taught to elite performance and medical staff working at the highest level of sport.

These are not “tricks” or force-based techniques. They’re reproducible, evidence-informed manual therapy skills that can be safely integrated into everyday MSK practice.

Clinicians don’t need access to professional football clubs to learn this level of care.
The same techniques, clinical reasoning, and safety frameworks are taught through our fully certificated online programmes and face-to-face training courses, designed for real-world practice.

Learn how elite standards translate directly to clinic-ready skills.

Explore online and in-person training here:
https://online.omttraining.co.uk