Highly Effective Strategies Combining Manual Therapy and Evidence Based Practice to modulate pain and treat joint impairments
Benefits of Attending
The latest evidence and case studies regarding intervention, diagnosis, and evaluation
Critical reasoning: when to mobilize and why
Joint specific hands-on Lab mobilization applications for targeted treatment
Manual therapy techniques to improve patient tolerance to movement
Create an impactful PT Plan of Care utilizing joint mobilizations
Objectives
Describe indications and contraindications for joint mobilization of the peripheral joints discussed in class
Identify and explain joint arthokinematics of the upper and lower extremity
Implement joint evaluation techniques to properly assess joint mobility
Critically appraise the available research on efficacy of peripheral joint mobilization.
Demonstrate proficiency in joint mobilizations of the peripheral joints
Understand and develop proper joint mobilization progressions in patient care that are evidence-based and appropriate for patients.
Indications, Precautions and Contraindications for Joint Mobilization
When to mobilize and why
Contraindications to joint mobilization
Contraindications vs Precautions
Mobilization Techniques and Considerations
Body mechanics, Hand placement and Line of Force
Open packed vs closed packed positions
Joint mobilization grading
Conclusion and Questions
Review of literature
Developing a Plan of Care utilizing joint mobilizations
Case Discussions