CPD/CPE: 18hrs

Full Fee - $1300inc GST. The Saver Price of $1100 is available till the 8th Oct 2026.

Course Description

New Manual Articular Approach (formerly Global Joint Treatment) is a manual therapy modality that applies a comprehensive approach to the treatment of joints.

Course Outcomes

• Identify in detail the anatomy and biomechanics of the hip, knee and foot.
• Describe typical pain patterns that arise from dysfunction of these joints, and how they relate to the nerves, vascular system, viscera, muscles, and connective tissue.
• Demonstrate evaluation methods and treatment techniques to facilitate normal functioning of these areas.
• Describe and demonstrate how to evaluate each major joint to determine its primary dysfunction, as well as the anatomical or physiological systems that are contributing to the dysfunction.
• Describe and demonstrate how to treat the anatomical or physiological systems that contribute to the primary dysfunction of each joint.
• Discuss practical integration into treatment sessions.

Explore such indications as clinical pain, sprains, arthrosis, and inflammation in a brand new way.

Prerequisite: Professional healthcare practitioner licensed in manual therapy or a student presently enrolled in an accredited manual therapy training program.

Recommended Experience: VM1 or LT1

Required Reading

• Hard copy version of the New Manual Articular Approach; Lower Extremity text book by Jean-Pierre Barral, RPT, DO and Alain Croibier DO, MRO (F). Available for $130inc GST Plus $15 P/H. Email admin@barralinstitute.com.au or call 0411 488198 to order.

Suggested Reading

• New Manual Articular Approach - Upper Extremity by Jean-Pierre Barral, DO & Alain Croibier DO, MRO (F). Available for $130inc GST, email shane@barralinstitute.com.au or call 0411 488198 to order.
• Visceral Vascular Manipulations by Jean-Pierre Barral, DO. Available for $130inc GST, email shane@barralinstitute.com.au or call 0411 488198 to order.
• Atlas of Human Anatomy by Frank Netter, MD, and/or
• A Regional Atlas of the Human Body by Carmine Clemente.