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Sharpen your equine therapy sessions with this game-changing technique – learn to identify synergistic relationships between neurologically strong and weak muscles, through indicator testing.
When synergy of motor control is not functionally effective, the system becomes unstable, either globally (eg. in general core/movement dysfunction) or very specifically, for example, in joint dysfunction.
Students learn to recognise patterns of dysfunction, and how to address these through a combination of manual release and static and dynamic re-activation techniques, to create optimal brain-body connections.
Discover why NKT® system is the missing link in your treatment protocol.
‘NKT is not a specific therapy technique, but an unmissable evaluative tool to make bodywork and treatments more specific in relation to brain function/motor control. Essentially NKT is a concept of testing of motor control function. Movement/function is restored using any of the soft-tissue/joint mobilisation/stretching/ROM/activation techniques in a specific sequence. So, physical therapy and wellness practitioners will be able to use their specific techniques once the NKT evaluation has been completed. The activation techniques (key in restoring motor control) are not used often enough – if at all – so this will be totally new to most students. Simple releasing is not sufficient in restoring motor movement patterns, so this is an essential component of the NKT class.’ Dr. Nicole Rombach – Course Lecturer.
A synopsis of the concept and benefits of the NKT animal courses was recently published in The Horse : Here The inaugural course was attended by veterinarians, bodyworkers, chiropractors and equine manual therapists, and had rave reviews on how it changed the practitioners’ approach to their work!
The class is open to any practitioner who is certified/licensed to work with animals. It is not open to owners, trainers, or riders. Unless the participants are veterinarians or Certified Equinology students, they need to take the online EQ50 anatomy course.
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Discussion of the Theory of NeuroKinetic Therapy
– Understanding how MCC coordinates and controls body movements
– How to assess muscle imbalances (human demonstration)
– How NKT can be used in assessment of muscle function in the horse – the principles of Indicator Testing
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Discussion and demonstration of muscle testing for the core and thoracolumbar spine (rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, thoracolumbar fascia/epaxial paraspinal musculature)
– Learning and practicing Directional Testing
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Discussion and demonstration of lumbopelvic assessment and muscle testing (gluteals, adductors, abductors, adductors)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Practice under supervision: assessment and testing
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Discussion and demonstration of testing in the quadriceps, hamstring, stifle and hock regions
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Practice under supervision: assessment and testing
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Review of day 1 material, including practical portion
Day 2:
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Discussion and demonstration of testing in deltoids, trapezius, rhomboids, latissimus and pectoral group
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Practice under supervision: assessment and testing
11:00 am – 12:00pm
Discussion and demonstration of testing in biceps, triceps and antebrachium muscle groups
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Practice under supervision: assessment and testing
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Lunch
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Discussion and demonstration of testing for neck muscles (brachiocephalicus, splenius, extensor and flexor groups)
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Practice under supervision: assessment and testing
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Review of techniques of testing across the entire horse
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Practice under supervision: assessment and testing
This is the EQ50 Equinology® Equine Anatomy Pre-course Distance Study, and this course is not included in the cost of the NKT® Equine course. The cost is $95.00 and should be a review for experienced practitioners. For more info click here.
Students will need to send proof of registration (screenshot of confirmation etc) to the NKT office.
Dr Nicole is working on putting together a similar introduction video for the animal work. We will put more details on the @equicanisafrica FB page as we get them.
If you are interested in learning more about NeroKinetic Therapy for us two-legged folk, in preparation for the course, then here’s some ideas for you.
Take the NKT® Online Anatomy and Kinesiology Course and Test.
- "NeuroKinetic Therapy" book by David Weinstock
- "Movement" by Gray Cook
- "Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance" by Phillip Page
- "Anatomy Trains" by Tom Myers
- "Fascial Manipulation for Musculoskeletal Pain" by Luigi Stecco
DR NICOLE ROMBACH
APM, MEEBW, CCBW, MSC., PHD
Nicole attained the ITEC human massage qualification in 1997, the Equinology Equine Body Worker ® certification in 1998 and the Equinology Master Equine Body Worker ® certification in 1999 and has since taken most of the courses in the Equinology Extension certification series. She also completed the post-graduate and Master of Science degree programmes in Animal Manipulation from the McTimoney College of Chiropractic and University of Wales in the United Kingdom. She earned her PhD in 2013 from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University. Her main interest lies in the effect of complementary therapies on equine performance, and the subject for her doctoral research was investigation into equine neck pain from the perspectives of pathology, neuromotor control and equine behaviour associated with spinal dysfunction. Nicole is the president of Equinenergy Ltd. (www.equinenergy.com) and Caninenergy Ltd. (www.caninenergy.com) in the United Kingdom. From 2003 to 2009 she was based in São Paulo, Brazil where she worked in direct liaison with various veterinary clinics, focusing on sports therapy for performance horses from novice to Olympic level. She travelled to national competition centres and private clients throughout Brazil and in other South American countries. In addition, she carried out infrared thermographic imaging (thermography) in conjunction with equine veterinarians to aid their diagnostic procedures. She also uses thermography to assess hoof balance, saddle fit and changes in thermal patterns following sports therapy sessions. Nicole regularly lectures at various universities and for professional associations. She travels within the USA and to Europe and Brazil on a regular basis, to teach some of the modules of the Equinology course curriculum and to work on her established clientele of horses and dogs. She is currently based in Petaluma, California. In addition to clinical consultations, she is the Course Development Liaison Manager for Equinology, Inc., in charge of national and international expansion of the Equinology course curriculum. In her spare time she produces her own horses for dressage and showjumping competitions, and she holds Brazilian state and national amateur championship titles.