Introduction to HODA-A: The Future of Hands-On Therapy
Location: Metropolia, Myllypuro Campus, Finland
Date: Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Time: 10AM
Audience: Physiotherapists
Max numbers: 30
Why HODA-A?
HODA-A is backed by PhD-led research and provides a scientifically validated approach to manual therapy. This introductory lecture will bridge hands-on assessment with data-driven precision, preparing students for advanced learning in physiotherapy.
Are you a physiotherapist ready to revolutionise your hands-on assessment skills?
Do you want to learn how to transform your clinical touch into a precise, evidence-based diagnostic tool?
Then HODA-A: Hands-On Data Acquisition & Analysis is for you.
What is HODA-A?
HODA-A is a cutting-edge framework that bridges the gap between manual therapy and scientific precision. Developed by Dr. Jo Abbott (Ph.D.), HODA-A offers a validated and structured approach to hands-on clinical assessment—one that turns your touch into a data-driven, repeatable tool.
For decades, hands-on therapy has been criticised for being unreliable. But what if the problem wasn’t the hands—but the way we studied them? HODA-A redefines manual therapy as a science of measurement.
What will you learn?
In this 2-hour face-to-face session, you’ll get both theoretical and practical exposure to the future of physiotherapy.
Lecture (1 Hour): An Introduction to HODA-A
- Discover why traditional research often fails to validate hands-on assessment.
- Learn the core framework behind HODA-A, including:
- Validity before reliability
- Hands as data collectors
- The 8 measurement tools of the hands
- Your unique HODA-A Signature
- Understand how this approach will elevate your clinical skills and diagnostic accuracy.
Practical (1 Hour): Sensory Calibration & Touch Training Lab
- Participate in live calibration drills to refine your touch sensitivity.
- Practice guided hands-on assessments using HODA-A techniques.
- Reflect on your touch perception and receive peer feedback.
Why does this matter?
As future physiotherapists, your hands will be your primary tools. But until now, there’s been no gold standard for training them to be clinically precise.
With HODA-A, you’ll gain:
- Greater confidence in your manual skills
- Improved treatment outcomes
- A competitive edge through HODA-A certification
Who is this session for?
This introductory workshop is designed for university physiotherapy students who are eager to enhance their manual therapy skillset with the latest advancements in hands-on science.
Ready to upgrade your touch?
Join us for this transformational session and experience how HODA-A is reshaping the future of physiotherapy—one hand at a time.
