What does the name "Cyriax" tell you ?
Dr Cyriax, the "Einstein of orthopaedic medicine" created a valuable diagnostic system, but a system which is also subject to quite some evolution. Some hypotheses have been refuted, others have been confirmed by qualitative research and others need more investigation. Several techniques have been abandoned, others have been optimised. Modern updated Orthopaedic Medicine is a very strong diagnostic and treatment concept, which is not a "stand alone" concept, in contrast to some other methods. It is an open vision system compatible with different other views and approaches in the musculoskeletal field, but modern Orthopaedic Medicine provides an absolute step stone for all therapists who are involved in diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue lesions.
We avoid "artificial hypercomplication" and "wishful thinking" procedures, too frequently seen in our profession, we prefer to focus on relevant and reliable clinical reasoning procedures and research.
Discover this fascinating world and enhance your diagnostic and therapeutic skills. ETGOM courses are offered world wide.

The European Teaching Group of Orthopaedic Medicine (ETGOM) offers continuing education courses for health professionals in updated Cyriax orthopaedic medicine : clinical examination with emphasis on relevant clinical reasoning, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and conservative treatment of soft tissue injuries of the musculoskeletal system. Frequently used treatment options are : transverse friction massage, spinal and peripheral manipulation, mobilization, spinal traction, home exercises-self treatment strategy, injection and infiltration. We also incorporate, when indicated, the use of Radial Shock Wave Therapy