IC-Exam Procedure
Which criteria must be met for the test?
1. Prerequisite for passing the exam

The FDM basic training (3 Modules) and the final exam took place at least 1 year ago
(EFDMA-curriculum)

3 on-site-visits or visits at working groups (WG)
Definition: sit in on an FDM Instructor or FDM IC therapist, watch and take an active part
according to the possibilities and situation. On-site-visits are generally free of charge. On-sitevisits can also be counted as participation in WG (only for EFDMA members), though only if
the trainee actively participates in the WG (e.g. mutual treating, showing individual Typaldos
techniques and - if a patient is present at the WG- take care of specific parts of the medical
history or treatment).

3 supervisions
Definition: Independent, complete treatment of the patient by the candidate in the presence of
the supervisor. In principle the patient pays the supervisor the same fee generally paid for
treatment by the therapist. The supervision is free of charge for the candidate. In special
situations (e.g. when the candidate has no possibility to bring a patient) special arrangements
could be made.

On-site-visits and supervisions can be completed through FDM instructors and FDM- IC
therapists. The FDM supervisor will evaluate the candidate in a 4-face meeting, thereby also
advising and possibly again demonstrate techniques.
2. Proof of knowledge



Theoretical knowledge of the FDM, on the basis of the education- curriculum of the EFDMA.
Practical knowledge: Typaldos techniques on the basis of the education- curriculum of the
EFDMA
Related learning material: „Das Fasziendistortionsmodell (FDM)“ respectively the English
version „The Fascial Distortion Model“. http://fdm-europe.com/fdm-en/publications/
3. Criteria for passing the exam


Minimum requirement for approval:
Theory part: Video part + written part (90 percent), positive result for the start of the practical
part required. Practical part: unanimous assessment of the jury
4 parts:
Theoretical part
a) video part
b) written part, multiple choice
Practical part
c) clinical part
d) technical part
1
What is the procedure of the exam?
1. Determination of the exam procedure
Theory part:

20 patients’ Videos (10min) - Interpretation of pain-gestures and assignment after a FDM one or
perhaps even more of the 6 Fascial Distortions (by ticking).

40 multiple choice questions (90 minutes)
Break: correction, announcement of the result
Practical part: 30 minutes, each candidate individually

Clinical part: clinical case study:
o The jury presents a patient case. Either from a one video sequence or represented by a jury
member. In both cases all details could be found in a case history, which is available from the
Jury.
o In this sequence/represented scene the candidate finds the pain-gesture and details of the
medical history.
o Taking a patient’s medical past history (a jury member can answer on the basis of the
available case history)

Questions about the general subjective examination

other relevant former illness, operations, accidents, injuries,
latest hospital stay

other risk factors, contraindications, use of medications

clinical reports relevant for the actual complaint

Questions about the current subjective examination

Questions regarding past complaints, mechanism of injury (event of the
accident, origin of the injury)

Questions about the chronological history (since when, how long?)

Current complaint (motion relevance, 24 hour pattern, facts which make the
complaint improve /provoke)

Complaint pattern (how long, what improved / worsened it?)

Verbal, non-verbal pain-description (pain gesture)
o Check-up and clinical tests (on the jury member)

Physical examination on: pain provocation, mobility, strength, balance, stability

Standardized examination of the body region

Patient-oriented mobility - and loading - test
o
o
Creating an FDM diagnosis based on:

Pain gesture

Subjective examination

Physical examination
Therapy: (Therapy procedure will be carried forward to a Jury member)

General: Assessment of the handling of the patient

Typaldos techniques are shown on the Jury member; assessment of the
effectiveness

Simulation of a realistic treatment process using actual medical history

Questions about the general treatment-rules, behavior in case of worsening.

Specific: The jury attaches importance to the following criteria:

Non-stop cautious and attentive handling of the patient, especially after the
position on the floor, bends forward position, in inversion, etc.

Good rhythm between execution of the techniques and reassessment /
necessary breaks

Recognizing when treatment is over (correctly assessing the exhaustion of
the patient etc.)

Candidate gets feedback

Based on the presented case reports the candidate is informed of the actual
therapy outcome (therapy success/failure)

Patient thus gets feedback on the effectiveness of the therapy strategy;
divergent procedures will be considered if appearing plausible in FDM
(additional learning effect)
2

Technical part:
o Typaldos techniques in several body regions (min. 3)
o Typaldos techniques of several distortions (min. 3)

The following criteria will be considered when assessing the technical handling:
o Creating optimal conditions for one-self (non-slip stand, etc.) and the patient (necklace, etc.)
o Optimal positioning of the patient (table height; ensuring that the patient does not need to
actively assume an unsuitable position etc.)
o Observance of combined ergonomics
o Correct, flat grip on the patient for support and on the part of the body that is set in motion
during the manipulation
o Clear identification of effectively executed trigger band and Continuum techniques
o Clear identification preload and thrusts with appropriate techniques
o Clear identification of the dynamic impulse transmission at HVT techniques
The Jury reserves itself the right to ask intricate questions.
2. Consulting of the Jury and announcement of the result

Each candidate is consulted separately.
Award ceremony
FDM International Certificate (FDM IC)
3