Basic 3
Reciprocal Tension Membrane
April 23–24, 2026
February 4–5, 2027
About the course
Background In this course, we delve into the essential understanding and practical skills required for the release of RTM.
We review relevant embryology and anatomy for the RTM, pelvis, and "The core link and diaphragms." A central element of the course is sensing the movements of the RTM in both the inhalation and exhalation phases, which is an important part of your diagnostic tools in practice.
Treatment of RTM We treat the various components of RTM and try to get a feel for how RTM works in all areas. And as a whole.
This includes releasing the lower pole with iliae, lumbar, and sacrum. Upper pole with frontal and parietal lifts and spreads. In addition, treatment of the core link.
Once the entire ligamentous and intraosseous system over the lower ribs, lumbar region, pelvis, and hips is breathing better, many secondary symptoms will improve significantly. At the same time, optimal conditions are created for the sacrum to unfold its intraosseous aspects.
Effect on the nervous system The release of RTM also has far-reaching effects on our entire nervous system. Both the purely mechanical advantage of a plastic nervous system, but also the effect that comes via the vascular release, where cerebrospinal fluid, veins, and arteries are given better conditions.
What you will take home with you You will gain a theoretical understanding of RTM and acquire effective, gentle tools for liberating the entire system, enabling you to both evaluate and treat RTM.
That you refine your grounding, intention, and use of fulcrums at a deeper level, so that the response to your contact improves.
You will receive an effective tool for achieving long-term improved function across the pelvis, hips, and lower back as a whole.
The course has broad clinical relevance and includes, among other things, the treatment of neurogenic conditions such as disc protrusion/disc prolapse, spinal stenosis, low back pain, paraesthesia, and whiplash. It also covers fractures of the pelvis and spine, symptoms in the lower extremities, and adhesions around the pelvis and abdomen.
The course is also suitable for those who treat pregnant women, both during pregnancy in relation to discomfort and as preparation for a good birth for both mother and baby.
Worth knowing
Date and time
Thursday: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Prerequisites
IKO Basic 1, Biodynamics phase 1+2 or M2 at SCCO.
Classes are held in English if there are foreign participants.
In this course, we spend much more time on the lower pole of the RTM than on SCCO's M2. This means that your perception is refined and your toolbox for the pelvis, lower back, and lower ribs is developed.
Number of seats:
8
Location
Rådgivningshuset, Rustenborgvej 7A, 2800 Kongens Lyngby
Catering
IKO provides tea/coffee/snacks during the morning and afternoon breaks.
The lunch break on Friday is approximately 1 hour, and participants are expected to bring their own lunch. There is a refrigerator at the course venue.
You can buy lunch nearby. For example, at Frøken Friis café in Bondebyen, Zætteberg café, or Coop 365 on the main street.
KFU/CPD accreditation
The course counts as 10 lessons of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for members of the Danish Osteopathic Association.
Tutor
Lotte Brath Jensen, Certified Osteopath DO, MDO, FSCCO.
Price
4,500 DKK including VAT. See payment and cancellation terms below.
VAT is payable on continuing education courses.
Practical information
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The full amount of the course must be paid upon registration. See the cancellation policy for applicable rules regarding refunds if you are unable to attend.
It is free to reserve a place on courses where this is possible. This option is indicated in the text on the red registration button. IKO will contact you with a binding registration when the course is approaching.
You can pay with the following cards:
Mastercard, VISA, VISA electron, and American Express.
No account or credit card details are stored in connection with electronic payments. Credit card details are handled exclusively in Terapeutbooking's closed payment system provider's system, and IKO receives no information other than that the payment has been completed.
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If cancellation is made more than two months prior to the start of the course , the course fee will be refunded minus DKK 1,250 including VAT in administration fees.
If cancellation occurs later than 2 months before the start of the course, the course fee will not be refunded.
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All cancellations/changes must be notified by email to be valid.
Email: info@iko.dk
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If rescheduling more than two months before the course start:
The amount paid will be refunded minus DKK 1,250 including VAT in administration costs.If rescheduling less than two months before the course start:
This is treated as a cancellation; see above.A rescheduling is only valid for a maximum of 2 years. After that, the amount will be forfeited.
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IKO reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses in the event of insufficient enrolment, illness, or circumstances beyond our control. In the event of cancellation, the course fee will be refunded.
Those who have registered will be contacted by telephone or email in the event of any changes. IKO cannot guarantee that canceled courses will be rescheduled at a later date.
IKO will only refund the course fee in the event of cancellation or postponement of the course.
“Be Still and Know."
-W.G. Sutherland, DO