High Velocity Thrust

Catalog description

Combining lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on laboratory sessions, this course emphasizes the application of evidence-based practice in all areas of spinal management. Where little evidence exists, a pragmatic approach integrating basic principles of biomechanics and pathokinesiology is used. An introduction to the biomechanics, dysfunction types, and their respective terminology is provided. An integrated model of physical therapy examination and evaluation of spinal disorders is presented. Then, a physical therapy management approach of manual therapy of the spine and pelvis combined with patient education and exercise is discussed and incorporated. The course devotes lab time to carefully monitor skills of palpation, examination, and interventions.