Visceral therapy - part 2 (gastrointestinal tract continue, urological system, female reproductive system)

Title: Visceral Therapy - Part 2 (gastrointestinal tract lower part, urological system, female reproductive system)

Course program

Part 2 focus on those innerr organs: Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Sigmoid Loop, Peritoneum, Kidneys, Pancreas, Ureter, Uterus, Prostate, Ovaries, Pelvic Floor Relaxation Techniques, Diaphragmatic Relaxation Techniques

Lecturer: Mgr. Lukaš Kasala ( Charles University, 2nd medical faculty, department of rehabilitation and Sport Medicine , lecturer in the study subject “ Special Physiotherapy concepts and methods ”; “RehaThink” lecturer in Latvia and Slovakia).

Course language: English

Price for in-person training: Part 1 - 230.00 EUR, attending both parts (4 days in total) - 450.00 EUR

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