Scandinavian Mobilization Therapy

Scandinavian Mobilization Therapy is based upon Contemporary Naprapathic Manual Medicine, therapeutic passive exercise, and the American Manual Medicine Association manual medicine procedures and protocols. Scandinavian soft tissue and joint mobilization therapy is simply referred to as Scandinavian Mobilization Therapy or Scandinavian Mobilization Therapy and it is an evidence based system

of manual medicine and passive exercise that focuses on gentle and progressive physical forces directed at somatic connective tissues such as muscles, tendons, fascia and ligaments, the mobilization of joints, and the joint complex which includes the soft and hard tissue structures of joints, as well as, the vascular and nervous system components of the joint complex.
Dr. Gregory Lawton: Introduction to Scandinavian Mobilization Therapy (SMT)

The purpose of Scandinavian Mobilization Therapy is to provide corrective and restorative movement to soft tissue and joint structures that have lost normal function due to injury or disease. Healthy joints should exhibit normal range of motion, not demonstrate the signs of inflammation, and be pain free. The gentle mobilizations and passive movements of Scandinavian Mobilization Therapy are focused on the restoration of normal joint function, range of motion, the elimination of inflammation, as well as, reducing and/or normalizing edema and pain. From this viewpoint Scandinavian Mobilization Therapy is both a form of mobilization therapy and passive therapeutic exercise.

Scandinavian Mobilization Therapy has been developed, systematized, and organized by Gregory T. Lawton, D.N., D.C., D.Ac., a licensed naprapath, chiropractor, and medical acupuncturist. Dr. Lawton has worked in the field of manual therapy and mobilization techniques, procedures, and treatment protocols since the 1970's. Dr. Gregory Lawton - Bio

Scandinavian Mobilization Therapy Advanced Seminar Series

Do you want to learn more about Scandinavian Mobilization Therapy and see our classes, trainers, and facilities? Members of the American Manual Medicine Association receive highly specialized training in Contemporary Naprapathic Medicine and Scandinavian Mobilization Therapy and they sit for the advanced manual medicine exam offered through the National Board Certification Agency (NBCA). This exam was statistically and psychometrically validated at the Michigan State University Center for Statistical Training and Consulting.

The AMMA and the NBCA continue to offer high quality training and educational curriculum through residential training programs and Scandinavian Mobilization Therapy seminars. This training leads to the AMMA Diplomate Scandinavian Mobilization Therapy and Manual Medicine and National Board Certification through the NBCA. The AMMA is one of the few professional trade associations that is also a state approved and state licensed post-secondary school. The American Manual Medicine Association Diplomate in Scandinavian Mobilization Therapy and Manual Medicine.

Scandinavian Mobilization Therapy Practitioners

For a list of approved, certified, and registered Academy of Scandinavian Mobilization Therapy practitioners please visit this page which provides a list of all current Scandinavian Mobilization Therapy practitioners. >>>

List of Scandinavian Mobilization Therapy Training Classes

The Academy of Scandinavian Mobilization Therapy provides advanced training and credentialing for manual therapists including medical, osteopathic, chiropractic, naturopathic, and naprapathic physicians, as well as, physical, occupational, and massage therapists. The highly specialized joint mobilization techniques and exercises of Scandinavian Mobilization Therapy are taught in a series of seminars across the U.S. and/or at our residential training center located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Scandinavian Mobilization Therapy training leads to advanced certification in manual therapy and manual medicine, Scandinavian Mobilization Therapy, and contemporary naprapathic medicine.

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