Functional Active Release (FAR) - CPD Coaching & Workshops for Osteopaths, Physios & Chiropractors

Practical, GOsC-aligned CPD that helps you treat chronic and complex musculoskeletal cases with more confidence - taught by Robin Lansman, developer of FAR.

What is FAR CPD coaching?

Functional Active Release (FAR) CPD coaching is practical professional development for manual therapists. It teaches a 3D, patient-collaborative approach to assessment, prescriptive exercise and treatment of chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

Sessions run online or in person, for individuals or small groups, and count towards GOsC CPD requirements – with roughly three hours of total CPD value (including reflection) per coached hour.

7

CPD hours per day

2-18

Participants

From £130

Small-group settings

35+

Years experience

Teaching Functional Active Release at the Academy of Physical Medicine
Teaching FAR at the Academy of Physical Medicine

GOSC CPD standards covered

FAR coaching maps directly to the General Osteopathic Council Practice Standards, so your time counts where it matters.
A1 · A2 · A3 · A4 · A5 · A6

Communication & Patient Partnership

Consent, patient buy-in, feedback and adherence.

B1 · B3 · B4

Knowledge, Skills & Performance

Techniques and clinical reasoning to support practice.

C1 · C2

Safety & Quality in Practice

Safe, effective, patient-centred care.

How we support HR and workplace teams

Flexible, pick-and-mix sessions tailored to your experience and caseload. Reduced rates for students and new-graduate groups.
2-4 Participants

POA

  • Goal-setting & Practical skills
  • 2-4 participants
  • 75 minutes
  • Coaching session
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Sessions Bundle

POA

  • Goal-setting & Practical skills
  • 3 x 75 min Hour Blocks
  • 2 to 4 participants
  • Coaching Sessions
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Onsite Workshop

POA

  • 1-2 Day onsite Bespoke Workshop
  • Up to 16-18 delegates
  • UK & Europe
  • 7 CPD hours Per Day
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What the coaching covers

3D Assessment

  • Active functional assessments
  • Benchmarking tests
  • Muscle-chain evaluation
  • Whole-body integration
  • Active palpation

3D Prescription Exercise

  • Prescriptive exercise
  • Muscle-chain tools
  • Yoga adaptations
  • Pilates repurposed
  • Breathing & mindfulness

3D Condition Coaching

  • Thoracic outlet syndrome
  • Shoulder girdle dysfunction
  • Low back & sciatica
  • Knee & hip prehab/rehab
  • Postural headaches · plantar fasciitis

Demonstration Videos

FAR demonstrations and interviews with osteopath delegates from University College of Osteopathy postgraduate workshops.

Related Testimonials

A really interesting approach using more active patient participation.

Pilates teacher

This will really help clear up chronic cases that haven't responded well to treatment.

Chiropractor

Amazing course. PTs I have practised on are already feeling the benefits. Robin is very inspirational.

Osteopath

Immediately applicable principles and techniques.

Physiotherapist
Your Coach

Robin Lansman D.O. AHP MIHPE - Developer of FAR

  • Clinical Director, Body Back-Up since 1988
  • Past President, Institute of Osteopathy
  • Trustee, IHPE
  • Appears regularly on BBC TV & Radio
  • Senior Clinical Tutor at BSO/UCO 10+ yrs
  • Postgraduate lecturer & MSc supervisor

”My approach has always been simple: find the cause, not just the symptom. Most pain has a story behind it - how you sit, move, work and live. Understanding that story is what leads to lasting recovery.

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Enquire about FAR Coaching

Tell us a little about you and we’ll get in touch with a recommended course. Ideal for individuals or groups of 4–6, or larger workshops.

FAR Contact Form