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S2-Advanced Evaluation & Manipulation
of the Pelvic,Lumbar & Thoracic Spine
Including Thrust

21 hours, 2.1 CEUs (Prerequisite S1)
Tuition: Tuition $595

Registration Information

Anatomy and biomechanics of the lumbar spine, thoracic spine, rib cage and the pelvis are discussed. Review and modification of techniques from S1 - Introduction to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation, along with the instruction of additional techniques are provided. An in-depth presentation on the syndromes of the lumbar spine and their treatment is instructed. The utilization of biomechanical and anatomical principles for the enhancement of patient care through manipulation and exercise is emphasized, as is the patient's role in his/her own welfare.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this seminar the therapist should be able to:

  • conduct a detailed physical examination of the lumbar, thoracic spine and pelvis
  • describe the mechanism and characteristics of spinal pain and the behavior of pain patients
  • perform manipulation to the lumbar, thoracic spine/ribs and pelvis
  • discuss and present cases with spinal dysfunction
  • describe indications & contraindications of spinal manipulation
  • discuss the role of therapeutic exercise and preventative measures in the management of spinal dysfunction especially with regard to spinal stabilization

Day One

Day Two Day Three
9:00-10:00
Welcome & Introduction
Functional Anatomy
Lumbar Asymmetry
Patho-anatomy
 8:30-10:00
Passive Motion Assessment
-Lumbar

8:30-10:00
Manipulation
-Thoracic (cont'd)
-ribs

10 AM BREAK 10 AM BREAK 10 AM BREAK
10:15-12:00
Functional Anatomy-Thoracic
Asymmetry
Patho-anatomy
Ribs
Biomechanics		 10:15-12:00
Manipulation
-Lumbar

10:15-12:00
Manipulation
-Ribs (cont'd)

LUNCH HOUR LUNCH HOUR LUNCH HOUR
1:00-3:00
Treatment Strategies with Pathology
and/or
Combined Problems/Syndromes		 1:00-3:00
Manipulation
-Lumbar (cont'd)
Passive Motion Assessment
-Thoracic		 1:00-3:00
Pelvis Review
Passive Motion Assessment
-Pelvis
Sacroiliac Joint Manipulations
3 PM BREAK 3 PM BREAK 3 PM BREAK
3:15-5:30
Structure Evaluation
-Lumbar
-Thoracic
-Pelvis
-Active Motions - Lumbar & Thoracic
 3:15-5:30
Manipulation
-Thoracic (cont'd)

3:15-4:30
Sacroiliac Joint Manipulations (cont'd)
-Overall Problem Solving

Seminar ends at 4:30 p.m. on the last day.

 

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