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GENERAL (Osteopaths, Physicians, Physiotherapists, Sports Therapists, etc.) |
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Manipulative Sports
Medicine |
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ADVANCED PROGRAMME |
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| The lectures are only numbered for ease of reference and
are not in order of teaching. The exception is Lecture 1: Introduction, which will always be the initial lecture. |
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| Lecture 1: Introduction (8 hours total) – Review of joint and soft tissue anatomy and physiology – Palpation – Hand holds – Rhythm – Rates – Motion – Pressure – Practitioner posture – Patient handling – Understanding motor learning skills – Using visualisation and palpation – Techniques and Principles: Traction, articulation, gapping, cross-fibre stretch – Neuromuscular – PNF – Strain/counterstrain – Myofascial release – Theory and Applied Techniques: Includes – Pathology – Inflammation, contracture, fibrosis, haematoma, contusions, osteoarthritis, neuritis, neuropraxia, ligament overstrain, tendon overstrain, tendonitis, myofascitis, chronic overuse injuries etc. |
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2: Head (8 hours total) – Clinically applied regional anatomy & physiology: Embryology – Bone & Sutures – Muscle & Fascia – Arterial supply – Venous & Lymphatic drainage – Nerve supply to vascular structures – Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) – Eye – Tongue – Joint, bone and soft tissue examination, identification and palpation – Techniques: Basic hand holds specific to area – Barrier engagement – Distraction – Separation – Compression – Decompression – Articulation – Neuromuscular – PNF – Strain/counterstrain – Myofascial release – Patient positioning – Contraindications – To manipulate or not to manipulate: Pre-manipulative testing for safety. Specific techniques related to anatomical regions of the skull: Face, cranium, basicranium and TMJ Trauma: Clinical evaluation – Common signs and symptoms include: scalp injuries; maxillofacial fractures, lacerations and abrasions; mandibular fractures; haematomas; headache; ear injury – perchondritis, impacted ceruman, otitis externa, otitis media, compression changes (blocked ears); eye injuries – priorbital contusion, hyphaema, eyeball contusion, conjunctivitis, stye; nose – epitaxis, deviated septum Principles of clinical manipulative prescription. In-the-field: Adaptations to procedures on-the-sideline. |
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| Lecture 3: Suboccipital
Region (4 hours total) – Clinically applied regional anatomy & physiology – Joint, bone and soft tissue examination, identification and palpation – Basic hand holds specific to area – Occipitoatlantal and atlantoaxial joint examinations – Techniques: Basic hand holds specific to area – Barrier engagement – Distraction – Separation – Compression – Decompression – Articulation – Neuromuscular – PNF – Strain/counterstrain – Myofascial release – Patient positioning – Contraindications – To manipulate or not to manipulate: Pre-manipulative testing for safety. Common signs and symptoms include: Post-trauma, occipital neuritis, headache, oedema, etc. Principles of clinical manipulative prescription. In-the-field: Adaptations to procedures on-the-sideline. |
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4: Neck (8 hours total) – Clinically applied regional anatomy & physiology. Joint, bone and soft tissue examination, identification and palpation – Techniques: Basic hand holds – Figure 8 technique – Chin hold – Sternomastoid – Tracheal articulation – Introduction of primary and secondary levers – Contact points – Barrier engagement – Primary and secondary components of extension, flexion, lateral sidebending and rotation – Neuromuscular – PNF – Strain/counterstrain – Myofascial release – Patient positioning – Contraindications – To manipulate or not to manipulate: Pre-manipulative testing for safety. Common signs and symptoms include: Post-trauma, torticollis, sprain/strain, neuritis, spinal stenosis, neuropraxia, straight spine syndrome, muscle spasm, intervertebral disc protrusion/prolapse, ankylosing spondylitis, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, facet irritation, ligament overstretch, fracture, tracheal bruising, sternomastoid trauma, etc. Principles of clinical manipulative prescription. In-the-field: Adaptations to procedures on-the-sideline. |
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5: Shoulder girdle (8 hours total) –Clinically applied regional anatomy & physiology – Joint, bone and soft tissue examination, identification and palpation – Clavicle, scapular – Glenohumeral joint – Acromioclavicular joint – Sternoclavicular joint – Muscles and Fascia –Techniques: Basic hand holds specific to area – Primary and secondary levers and components – Barrier engagement – Distraction – Separation – Compression – Decompression – Articulation – Neuromuscular – PNF – Strain/counterstrain – Myofascial release – Contraindications – To manipulate or not to manipulate: Pre-manipulative testing for safety. Common signs and symptoms include: Impingement syndrome, subluxation of head of biceps, rupture of biceps, glenohumeral subluxation and dislocation, epiphyseal plate injury, capsule injury, adhesive capsulitis, contusions (pointer), myositis ossificans, thrombosis, fractures, brachial plexus (stingers, burners), rotator cuff injury, etc. Principles of clinical manipulative prescription. In-the-field: Adaptations to procedures on-the-sideline. |
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6: Shoulder, Arm & Elbow (8 hours total) – Clinically applied regional anatomy & physiology – Joint, bone and soft tissue examination, identification and palpation –Barrier engagement – Distraction – Separation – Compression – Decompression – Articulation – Neuromuscular – PNF – Strain/counterstrain – Myofascial release – Contraindications – To manipulate or not to manipulate: Pre-manipulative testing for safety. Common signs and symptoms include: Distal biceps tendon injury, biceps and triceps contusions, myositis ossificans, olecranon and fossa injury, olecranon bursitis, ligament overstretch, radial head dysfunction, distal triceps tendon injury, lateral epicondylitis, medial epicondylitis, osteochondritis dissecans, fracture, subluxation, dislocation, sprains/strains, etc. Principles of clinical manipulative prescription. In-the-field: Adaptations to procedures on-the-sideline. |
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| Lecture 7: Elbow
& Forearm (4 hours total) – Clinically applied regional anatomy & physiology – Joint, bone and soft tissue examination, identification and palpation –Techniques: Basic hand holds specific to area – Primary and secondary levers and components – Barrier engagement – Distraction – Separation – Compression – Decompression – Articulation – Neuromuscular – PNF – Strain/counterstrain – Myofascial release – Contraindications – To manipulate or not to manipulate: Pre-manipulative testing for safety. Common signs and symptoms include: HERE Principles of clinical manipulative prescription. In-the-field: Adaptations to procedures on-the-sideline. |
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| Lecture 8: Forearm
& Wrist (4 hours total) – Clinically applied regional anatomy & physiology – Joint, bone and soft tissue examination, identification and palpation –Techniques: Basic hand holds specific to area – Primary and secondary levers and components – Barrier engagement – Distraction – Separation – Compression – Decompression – Articulation – Neuromuscular – PNF – Strain/counterstrain – Myofascial release – Contraindications – To manipulate or not to manipulate: Pre-manipulative testing for safety. Principles of clinical manipulative prescription. In-the-field: Adaptations to procedures on-the-sideline. |
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| Lecture 9: Wrist,
Hand & Fingers (4 hours total) – Clinically applied regional anatomy & physiology – Joint, bone and soft tissue examination, identification and palpation –Techniques: Basic hand holds specific to area – Primary and secondary levers and components – Barrier engagement – Distraction – Separation – Compression – Decompression – Articulation – Neuromuscular – PNF – Strain/counterstrain – Myofascial release – Contraindications – To manipulate or not to manipulate: Pre-manipulative testing for safety. Principles of clinical manipulative prescription. In-the-field: Adaptations to procedures on-the-sideline. |
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| Lecture 10: Thorax
& Contents (8 hours total) – Clinically applied regional anatomy & physiology – Joint, bone and soft tissue examination, identification and palpation –Techniques: Basic hand holds specific to area – Primary and secondary levers and components – Barrier engagement – Distraction – Separation – Compression – Decompression – Articulation – Neuromuscular – PNF – Strain/counterstrain – Myofascial release – Contraindications – To manipulate or not to manipulate: Pre-manipulative testing for safety. Principles of clinical manipulative prescription. In-the-field: Adaptations to procedures on-the-sideline. |
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| Lecture 11: Abdomen
& Contents (8 hours total) – Clinically applied regional anatomy & physiology – Joint, bone and soft tissue examination, identification and palpation –Techniques: Basic hand holds specific to area – Primary and secondary levers and components – Barrier engagement – Distraction – Separation – Compression – Decompression – Articulation – Neuromuscular – PNF – Strain/counterstrain – Myofascial release – Contraindications – To manipulate or not to manipulate: Pre-manipulative testing for safety. Principles of clinical manipulative prescription. In-the-field: Adaptations to procedures on-the-sideline. |
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| Lecture 12: Pelvic
Girdle & Contents (8 hours total) – Clinically applied regional anatomy & physiology – Joint, bone and soft tissue examination, identification and palpation –Techniques: Basic hand holds specific to area – Primary and secondary levers and components – Barrier engagement – Distraction – Separation – Compression – Decompression – Articulation – Neuromuscular – PNF – Strain/counterstrain – Myofascial release – Contraindications – To manipulate or not to manipulate: Pre-manipulative testing for safety. Principles of clinical manipulative prescription. In-the-field: Adaptations to procedures on-the-sideline. |
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| Lecture 13: Pelvis
& Thigh (8 hours total) – Clinically applied regional anatomy & physiology – Joint, bone and soft tissue examination, identification and palpation –Techniques: Basic hand holds specific to area – Primary and secondary levers and components – Barrier engagement – Distraction – Separation – Compression – Decompression – Articulation – Contraindications – To manipulate or not to manipulate: Pre-manipulative testing for safety. Principles of clinical manipulative prescription. In-the-field: Adaptations to procedures on-the-sideline. |
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| Lecture 14: Thigh
& Knee (8 hours) – Clinically applied regional anatomy & physiology – Joint, bone and soft tissue examination, identification and palpation –Techniques: Basic hand holds specific to area – Primary and secondary levers and components – Barrier engagement – Distraction – Separation – Compression – Decompression – Articulation – Neuromuscular – PNF – Strain/counterstrain – Myofascial release – Contraindications – To manipulate or not to manipulate: Pre-manipulative testing for safety. Principles of clinical manipulative prescription. In-the-field: Adaptations to procedures on-the-sideline. |
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| Lecture 15: Knee
& Leg (8 hours) – Clinically applied regional anatomy & physiology – Joint, bone and soft tissue examination, identification and palpation –Techniques: Basic hand holds specific to area – Primary and secondary levers and components – Barrier engagement – Distraction – Separation – Compression – Decompression – Articulation – Neuromuscular – PNF – Strain/counterstrain – Myofascial release – Contraindications – To manipulate or not to manipulate: Pre-manipulative testing for safety. Principles of clinical manipulative prescription. In-the-field: Adaptations to procedures on-the-sideline. |
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| Lecture 16: Leg,
Ankle and Foot (Toes) (8 hours) – Clinically applied regional anatomy & physiology – Joint, bone and soft tissue examination, identification and palpation –Techniques: Basic hand holds specific to area – Primary and secondary levers and components – Barrier engagement – Distraction – Separation – Compression – Decompression – Articulation – Neuromuscular – PNF – Strain/counterstrain – Myofascial release – Contraindications – To manipulate or not to manipulate: Pre-manipulative testing for safety. Principles of clinical manipulative prescription. In-the-field: Adaptations to procedures on-the-sideline. |
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| Lecture 17: Cervical
Spine (8 hours total) – Clinically applied regional anatomy & physiology – Joint, bone and soft tissue examination, identification and palpation –Techniques: Basic hand holds specific to area – Primary and secondary levers and components – Barrier engagement – Distraction – Separation – Compression – Decompression – Articulation – Neuromuscular – PNF – Strain/counterstrain – Myofascial release – Contraindications – To manipulate or not to manipulate: Pre-manipulative testing for safety. Common signs and symptoms include: Post-trauma, torticollis, sprain/strain, neuritis, spinal stenosis, neuropraxia, straight spine syndrome, muscle spasm, intervertebral disc protrusion/prolapse, ankylosing spondylitis, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, facet irritation, ligament overstretch, fracture, Principles of clinical manipulative prescription. In-the-field: Adaptations to procedures on-the-sideline. |
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| Lecture 18: Thoracic
Spine (8 hours total) – Clinically applied regional anatomy & physiology – Joint, bone and soft tissue examination, identification and palpation –Techniques: Basic hand holds specific to area – Primary and secondary levers and components – Barrier engagement – Distraction – Separation – Compression – Decompression – Articulation – Neuromuscular – PNF – Strain/counterstrain – Myofascial release – Contraindications – To manipulate or not to manipulate: Pre-manipulative testing for safety. Principles of clinical manipulative prescription. In-the-field: Adaptations to procedures on-the-sideline. |
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| Lecture 19: Lumbar
Spine (8 hours total) – Clinically applied regional anatomy & physiology – Joint, bone and soft tissue examination, identification and palpation –Techniques: Basic hand holds specific to area – Primary and secondary levers and components – Barrier engagement – Distraction – Separation – Compression – Decompression – Articulation – Neuromuscular – PNF – Strain/counterstrain – Myofascial release – Contraindications – To manipulate or not to manipulate: Pre-manipulative testing for safety. Principles of clinical manipulative prescription. In-the-field: Adaptations to procedures on-the-sideline. |
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