Workshop syllabus

The planned workshop 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 CFS/ME 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 that clinicians can use in practice as an aid to the diagnostic process. Also, the Perrin Technique treatment protocol will be taught with practical sessions on the second day of the workshop.

Note the examination and treatment requires exposure of the whole breast tissue that must be done with underwear removed. Participants on the course are under no obligation to model for the examination or treatment. If you would like to volunteer as a model full information and a consent form will be provided prior to the course.

4. The range of management options available for CFS/ME and Fibromyalgia and Long-COVID will be discussed, and an integrative multidisciplinary approach will be shown