Advanced Spinal Manual Therapy

Catalog description

This elective course is designed to provide the student with a more in-depth approach to evaluation and treatment techniques for the spine, pelvic girdle and ribs from an orthopaedic manual therapy perspective. The main emphasis is on improving clinical reasoning skills in identifying the specific lesion(s) and the treatment approach. Another objective is to improve manual skills that emphasize various approaches to the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal spinal disorders. The assessment and treatment concepts are based on evidence-informed research and consensus among leading experts in the field of manual therapy. The lab sessions emphasize the development of palpation and technique application skills. The integration of manual therapy skills with exercise programs and patient education is another important component of this course.