Manual Therapy (Spinal & Peripheral)

Practical aspects of procedures for applying joint mobilization techniques as applied to joints in the body, manual traction for cervical and lumbar spine. Practical demonstrations of all approaches to spinal mobilization/ manipulation including Cyriax, Mennel, Kaltenborn, Maitland, Nwuga, McKenzie techniques. Technique of mobilizing various joints of the body after loss of full range. Normal range of joint motion and evaluation. Causes of loss of full ROM and indications for mobilization. Modalities for joint mobilization and basis for choice. Techniques for all major joints. Definitions of joint mobilization. Physiological and accessory motions. Basic concepts of joint motion–joint shapes, sliding & rolling. Indications, goals limitations and contraindication for joint mobilization. Procedures for applying joint mobilization, including concave-convex rule. Specific mobilization techniques as applied to joints in the body. Manual traction for cervical and lumbar spine. Safety considerations before mobilizations e.g Vertebra-Basilar Insufficiency (VBI), revision of anatomy of VBI and tests and signs. Approaches to spinal mobilization/manipulation including Cyriax, Mennel, Kaltenborn, Maitland, Nwuga, McKenzie techniques. Technique of mobilizing various joints of the body after loss of full range. Normal range of joint motion and evaluation. Causes of loss of full ROM and indications for mobilization. Modalities for joint mobilization and basis for choice. Techniques for all major joints.