PT 893 - Advanced Practice IV: Manual Therapy

2 Credit(s)

This orthopaedic manual therapy elective provides students with an eclectic, entry-level knowledge of manual therapy strategies currently in use for the management of patients with musculoskeletal impairment. These strategies range from soft tissue mobilization techniques to direct and indirect joint mobilization techniques for the spine and extremities. Lab activities, which comprise the majority of the course, focus on developing entry-level proficiency in a variety of techniques that may be immediately translated into direct clinical practice. Lecture focuses on providing the theoretical framework and scientific evidence to substantiate the use of each methodology covered. An emphasis is placed on the integration of manual techniques into a comprehensive examination and intervention plan.