Visceral Manipulation 4 — The Thorax
The thoracic cavity, respiration mechanics and the organs of the chest.
Open the thoracic cavity with precision — pleura, lungs, heart, mediastinum, thyroid — and learn to differentiate somatic from visceral causes in the upper body.
VM4 takes you into the thoracic cavity with the same rigor VM1–VM3 applied to the abdomen and pelvis. You will examine the visceral fascia of the throat and thorax and explore how structural frameworks and soft tissues collaborate in respiration and thoracic movement. Special attention is placed on the pleura, lungs, pericardium, heart, mediastinum, thyroid, trachea, esophagus, sternum, rib cage and thoracic plexuses. You will develop specific soft-tissue release techniques for the thoracic inlet, learn listening techniques adapted to the thorax, and build the ability to differentiate somatic from visceral causes of thoracic, cervical and upper-extremity dysfunction.
What you will learn
- Work the visceral fascia of the throat and thoracic cavity
- Understand thoracic organ anatomy, biomechanics and function
- Release the thoracic inlet and its connections to shoulder girdle and cervical spine
- Differentiate somatic from visceral causes of thoracic and spinal dysfunction
Prerequisites
VM2
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.