MARCH 21-22ND, 2020 RESCHEDULED FOR SUMMER 2020 JULY 11-12TH, 2020 DUE TO CONCERNS FOR COVID-19

Register Here: S1 - Spine Evaluation and Manipulation

Tuition: $595 (plus $255 per credit hour if taken for graduate credit)

Hours: 20 (includes 5 online hours) or 2.0 CEUs or 3 graduate credits

Prerequisite: Intro S1 Webinar & Pre-course FCO - Home study (included with S1)

Who Attends: Physical Therapists

This is a two-day seminar emphasizing interpretation of basic science knowledge toward the development of clinical skills needed for differential evaluation and effective treatment of spinal dysfunction. General principles of functional anatomy, tissue and joint biomechanics, pathology and treatments are applied to clinical examination and treatment. Includes instruction and techniques of evaluating structure, active movements and palpation for condition, position and mobility of the spine. Manipulation techniques are instructed at all levels of the spine except the subcranial area. Supportive treatments, such as exercises and distraction, are instructed and practiced to a limited degree. At the conclusion of the seminar, the student should feel confident to examine and treat most common spinal conditions.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this seminar, the attendee should be able to:

     • conduct a comprehensive physical examination of the spine

     • describe the mechanisms and characteristics of spinal pain and the behavior of pain patients

     • safely perform basic spinal manipulation techniques

     • observe, perform and demonstrate safe thrust techniques on thoracic and lumbar spine

     • discuss and present cases with spinal dysfunction

     • describe the indication and contraindications of spinal manipulation

     • demonstrate an appreciation of the role of therapeutic exercise and preventative measures in the management of spinal dysfunction