Course Description:

Contemporary Manual Therapy is all about integrating a variety of hands-on techniques with Pain Science Education as part of the BPS model. Therapists need evidence-based clinical reasoning skills and a comprehensive evaluation approach to determine the best treatment plan for each individual patient and their specific concerns and expectations. This course teaches a step-by-step model — from intake to final assessment — to make sure that every aspect of the patient’s condition has been reviewed.

This course covers the hip, knee and ankle/foot, as well as screening of the lumbar spine and pelvic girdle. Topics include Pain Science Education, Cupping & IASTM, joint mobilizations, the BPS model, exercise therapy, and how to bridge the gap between rehab and fitness. This course is ideal for therapists and athletic trainers that want to enhance their manual skills to help their patients with pain in the lower body. This course expounds on a variety of treatment techniques and uses extensive videos for demonstration. Get comfortable treating the entire lower quadrant.