Aims & Objectives

Aims:

• Introduce an academic and systematic approach in Manipulative Physiotherapy
• Emphasise on assessment and clinical decision making
• Promote the scientific approach of MPT
• Facilitate self directed learning using MPT
• Encourage life long learning in terms of MPT

Objectives:

By the end of the course participants will be better able to:

• Recognise the importance of the systematic sequence of assessment and treatment
• Integrate applied sciences into physiotherapy treatment
• Synthesise theories and practical skills
• Acquire appropriate treatment skills
• Implement clinical decision making skills
• Use self-reflective skills
• Appreciate the role of the independent physiotherapist in terms of status, competency and accountability

Three day course in Manipulative Physiotherapy of the lumbar spine

Contents of the course

Day 1: Subjective Examination

• Body chart
• 24 hour behaviour
• Irritability
• Aggravating/ easing factors
• Current history
• Past history
• Special questions

Day 2 Objective Examination

• Planning objective examination from day one (working hypothesis)
• Observation
• Active moments
• Neurological examination
• Palpation
• Passive Physiological Movements
• Passive Accessory Movements
• Combined Movements
• Special Tests

Day 3: Treatment Techniques

• Mobilisation
• Movement Diagrams
• Grade of Mobilisation
• Grouping of patients
• Reassessment
• Role play
• Feedback
• Case presentation

Five day course in Manipulative Physiotherapy of the lumbar and cervical spine

Contents of the course

Instructional Design