Workshop syllabus and timetable

The planned workshop syllabus will be in four parts:

1. Applied anatomy and pathophysiology of the neurolymphatic and autonomic nervous system

The applied anatomy and physiology of the neurolymphatic system plus the pathogenesis of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) from a biomechanical perspective. The neuroscience underlying the physical symptoms and diagnostic signs will be explained.

2. The evidence to support the physical diagnostic criteria

A summary of the findings of the clinical trials into the treatment at the Universities of Salford and Manchester, together with results of an independent controlled clinical study in Hammersmith Hospital London, plus a detailed review of the findings from the diagnostic study published recently in the BMJ Open (Hives L et al. Nov 2017).

3. Practical session

Dr Perrin will explain the consultation process and practically demonstrate the physical signs clinicians can use to aid the diagnostic process. Also, the Perrin Technique treatment protocol will be taught with practical sessions on the second day of the workshop.

Note there will be patients present, and examinations and treatment require exposure of the whole breast tissue, which must be done with underwear removed. The course participants are not obligated to model for the examination or treatment, but if you would like to volunteer as a model, full information and a consent form will be provided before the course. 

4. The range of management options available for (ME)/(CFS) and fibromyalgia (FMS) and long-COVID will be discussed, and an integrative multidisciplinary approach will be shown.

 

Three-day workshop timetable

The three-day workshop timetable is subject to change without notice at the organiser's discretion.