Visceral Manipulation 2 — Abdomen 2
Deeper abdominal structures and their connections to the cranial and thoracic cavities.
Build on VM1 to reach the deeper abdominal structures — kidneys, pancreas, spleen — and the suspensory systems that link them to the rest of the body.
VM2 deepens your anatomical knowledge and technical skill in the abdominal cavity. You will expand the hand placements and long-lever techniques you learned in VM1 to include the kidneys, pancreas, spleen, greater omentum and peritoneum. The course explores the principles of restriction planes, mobility and motility, and how the abdominal cavity communicates with the cranial and thoracic cavities through fascial continuity. Supervised hands-on sessions guide you through specific techniques for locating and evaluating each organ, with attention to clinical effects and contraindications.
What you will learn
- Deepen anatomical and technical work on kidneys, pancreas, spleen and omentum
- Understand restriction planes, mobility and motility
- Integrate long-lever techniques into clinical practice
- Recognize abdomen–thorax–cranium fascial connections
Prerequisites
VM1
Common questions
Who can enroll in this course?
Barral Institute courses are designed for licensed healthcare professionals — physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, physicians, nurses and related disciplines — or for students in the final stages of their healthcare studies. Prior palpation skills and anatomical knowledge are required for most courses.
In what language is this course taught?
Our Madrid centre offers courses in both English and Spanish. You can follow the instructor in either language, and course materials are provided in your preferred language.
What happens if I cannot attend after booking?
If unforeseen circumstances prevent you from attending, contact us as early as possible. Depending on the timing, you may be able to transfer your place to a later edition of the same course. Specific cancellation terms are set out in the booking confirmation and apply fairly to every student.
Train in Madrid
Register for this training at our Madrid centre. Dates, fees and booking are handled on our Spanish site.