Post-Graduate Education in Manual Therapy Classification, assessment, treatment and home programme for Spinal Dysfunction Courses for NHS, Armed Forces, Professional Sports Clubs and Industry. What is Combined Movement Theory Combined Movement Theory is the development of Dr Brian Edward’s “Combined Movements” to rationally incorporate spinal manipulation, Muscle Energy Techniques and new methods of mobilisation. The concept promotes rational Manual Therapy for Spinal Dysfunction. To move is to change place, position or posture. Thus, the positions at the initiation and cessation of movement are integral to the analysis of movement. Combined Movement Theory (CMT) offers the investigator a framework to examine the influence of starting and finishing positions on movement impairment and use these positions to intervene therapeutically.