Course Description:

Modern Manual Therapy has changed a lot in the past decade. Some therapists are even questioning the need for hands-on therapy. While patient education and exercise therapy are paramount, many patients present to physical or occupational therapy expecting hands-on care. If you want to be a leader in orthopedics and hands-on treatment, this course provides the most up-to-date research to incorporate soft tissue treatment with joint mobilizations and exercise therapy.

Topics in this course include Pain Science Education, Cupping & IASTM, joint mobilizations, the BPS model, exercise therapy, and bridging the gap between rehab and fitness. This course is ideal for therapists and athletic trainers who want to enhance their manual skills to help their patients with pain in the upper body. A variety of treatment techniques are expounded upon with the use of extensive videos for demonstration. Get comfortable treating the thoracic region, the shoulder, the elbow, and the wrist/hand.