Reclaiming Touch: The Science Behind HODA-A
I’m incredibly excited to be delivering a live lecture at “Introduction to HODA-A: The Future of Hands-On Therapy”in Finland. This is a powerful opportunity to share the latest insights from my research on HODA-A (Hands-On Data Acquisition and Analysis)—a framework that challenges outdated assumptions about manual therapy and repositions touch as a valid, measurable, and essential clinical tool. As we step into the future of evidence-based practice, I look forward to connecting with clinicians who are ready to explore how hands-on care can be smarter, more ethical, and more effective than ever before.
PRACTICAL (1 HOUR): SENSORY CALIBRATION & TOUCH TRAINING LAB
Refining the Art and Science of Clinical Touch
Join Dr. Jo Abbott for a highly interactive 1-hour lab where you’ll step beyond theory and into the real-time calibration of your hands. This practical session is designed to fine-tune your sensory perception and elevate your hands-on clinical skills using the HODA-A framework.
You’ll engage in:
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Live calibration drills that train your nervous system for more precise, consistent touch
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Guided, peer-based assessments using HODA-A techniques to enhance diagnostic clarity
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Self-reflection exercises to improve tactile awareness and identify your sensory strengths and biases
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Supportive peer feedback that strengthens your touch confidence and communication
This session is ideal for clinicians who want to deepen their tactile intelligence, boost diagnostic accuracy, and reconnect with the skill that sets manual therapy apart: the trained, perceptive, professional hand.
If you use your hands in practice—this is the lab you’ve been waiting for.
Why Hands-On Data Acquisition & Analysis
Are you ready to future-proof your physiotherapy career? Join Dr. Jo Abbott for a groundbreaking 2-hour session that will completely change how you think about touch. HODA-A (Hands-On Data Acquisition & Analysis) is a PhD-backed, scientifically validated approach that turns your hands into powerful diagnostic tools. You’ll learn why traditional research failed to validate manual therapy—and how HODA-A is rewriting the rules with a structured, data-driven framework. Through a 1-hour lecture and a hands-on calibration lab, you’ll sharpen your touch sensitivity, boost your diagnostic accuracy, and gain skills that give you a competitive edge. Whether you’re a student or an early-career physio, this is your chance to experience the gold standard in manual therapy training. Don’t miss the opportunity to elevate your clinical future—one hand at a time.
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