The Afferentology Academy/Afferentology Certification

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Afferentology Online Training Programme

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  • 34 Lessons
  • 365-day access
  • Starts Feb 1, 2026

Our best training delivered to the comfort of your home or clinic, 8 weekly sessions with homework and individual coaching.

Each module includes training recorded spcecifically for this online course by three highly experienced afferentology trainers.

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Elevate Your Practice with Online Afferentology Training and Coaching

Ready to revolutionize your approach to patient care? Our hybrid course offers the perfect blend of flexibility and personalized learning.

Why Choose Our Course?

  • Expert-Led Training: Learn directly from experienced Afferentology practitioners.

  • Flexible Learning: Enjoy the convenience of live online sessions and self-paced study.

  • Hands-On Practice: Apply what you learn with weekly assignments and personalized feedback.

  • Community and Support: Connect with fellow practitioners and share experiences.

What You'll Gain:

  • Enhanced Diagnostic Skills: Learn to identify underlying muscle imbalances and nerve dysfunctions.

  • Improved Treatment Techniques: Master advanced techniques for restoring optimal muscle function.

  • Greater Confidence: Build your confidence in applying Afferentology principles to your practice.

  • Boosted Patient Outcomes: Achieve better results for your patients and elevate your reputation.

Don't miss this opportunity to take your practice to the next level.

Enroll Now and Start Your Journey to Afferentology Mastery!

Designed for chiropractors, osteopaths and spinal manipulation practitioner looking to improve their skills in diagnosis and treatment.

Every time we touch, stretch, rub, press or exercise a patient, we are changing afferent (or sensory) input, which affects efferent (or motor) output. Imagine if you could assess output quickly and find use this to quickly find the right input to get you the desired result. You would be able to make sure you were always choosing the most safe and effective treatment.

Afferentology is the study and clinical application of Afferent Input.

Unlike other online courses where you're left to figure it out on your own, our online format offers gradual skill consolidation and one-to-one coaching at every step. Each week, we'll guide you through specific techniques, giving you the time and space to practice in the comfort of your home or clinic.

What truly sets this course apart is your opportunity to upload videos of yourself practicing these techniques. You'll receive personalized feedback to make sure you're up to speed before your next lesson. It's like having a mentor by your side, guiding you towards mastery.

We'll be right there with you, ready to answer your questions and provide invaluable feedback as you progress.

Your mentors:
Simon King and his team of top trainers, boasting a combined 70 years of knowledge and experience will ensure you receive the ultimate Afferentology learning experience.

Don't miss this opportunity to become a true master in Afferentology.

Enroll now and start your journey towards greatness.

This course contains 8 weekly interactive modules. 

Week 1 - The Why and How of Afferentology

Attendees are expected to have already completed the foundational Essentials of Afferentology Course.
In this first lesson, we discuss the importance of afferent input and we learn how to test for normal, inhibited, and excessive motor neuron output.

Why Afferentology is Essential For Physical Health Professionals - Course Introduction
Please Introduce Yourself!
How to join the group chat
Homework 1: Normal, Deficient and Excessive Muscle Tone
Homework 2 - How to Test for Strength in Shoulders and Hips

Week 2 - Testing Upper and Lower Limb

How to test the stabilising muscles of the hips, knees, feet, ankles, shoulders, elbows, wrists and hands for stability and strength.

Muscle testing is the ultimate neurological and orthopaedic examination.

Learn how to examine every joint throughout its range of motion from a neuromuscular perspective.

Full Replay of Module 2
Upper Limb Examination
Lower Limb Examination

Week 3 - The Spine Diagnosis and Treatment

Spinal muscles are tough to test directly, but they can be examined indirectly to find local areas of abnormal motor output. I encourage students to post video of themselves doing a complete motor neuron examination.

2025 Module 3 Replay
Muscle Testing Flowchart.pdf
Indirect Testing
Testing the Spine
Make Every Adjustment Count
Notes and References

Week 4 - Low Back Pain diagnosis and treatment

Today we examine a very simple system which allows you to quickly and easily diagnose and treat 90% of low back pain.

2025 module 4

Week 5 - Cervical Diagnosis and Treatment

Coupled adjusting for the cervical spine and the cervical disc adjustment.

2025 module 5 replay
Testing the neck flexors
Reliability of MRI scans for Cervical Discs

Week 6 - How to Fix Complex and Multiple Weaknesses

How to find the right adjustment to fix bilateral, multiple and global weakness. 

Using Nutrition to fix deficiency and toxicity.

Module 6 Webinar Replay
Calcium
Alarm Point Poster
Technique Manual to Download

Week 7 - Dentistry and other foreign bodies

Module 7 Replay
Additional Content
PowerPoint Slides
References
An earring causing a disc prolapse
Perthes disease restriction from a bad tooth
Police officer is stronger and less grumpy
Bad dentures in an 80 year old

Week 8 - Tidying Up and Finishing Off

In this less on we try to pull everything together and outline how to use some more advanced strategies for even better results.

Module 8 Replay
References and Supplies
Afferent Input Technique Teaching Manual
Grab the Webinar Archive

Bonus

Bonus 1: Attend the group coaching programme as many times as you like over the next 12 months.

Bonus 2: One Years' Membership of the Afferentology Pro Mentorship.