Thrust: Advanced Manipulation of the Spine & Extremities

Tuition: $495

Hours: 15 hours or 1.5 CEUs

Prerequisite: Completion of USAHS Manual Therapy Certification or Completion of USAHS STC, CFC, or PCC Certification (with additional attendance requirement of S2 and S3 seminars) or Fellow of AAOMPT

Who Attends: Physical Therapists

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This seminar includes theory and practical application of spinal and extremity thrust techniques. The utilization of thrust techniques by physical therapists in the care of patients with orthopaedic dysfunctions is discussed. Indications and contraindications of thrust techniques are carefully analyzed. Specific techniques for specific dysfunctions are demonstrated and practiced under close supervision, with an emphasis on problem solving.

SCHEDULE

DAY ONE

8:30 – 10:00 AM – Welcome and Introduction; Theory of Manipulation including Thrust; Indications and Contraindications
10:00 – 10:15 AM – BREAK
10:15 – 12:30 PM – Vertebral Artery; Cervical
12:30 – 1:30 PM – LUNCH HOUR
1:30 – 3:00 PM – Lumbar & Hip; Knee
3:00 – 3:15 PM – BREAK
3:15 – 4:45 PM – Pelvis
4:45 – 5:30 PM – Cervico-Thoracic

DAY TWO

8:00 – 10:00 AM – Cervico-Thoracic Continued
10:00 – 10:15 AM – BREAK
10:15 – 12:30 PM – Thoracic Cervical
12:30 – 1:15 PM – LUNCH BREAK
1:15 – 3:00 PM – Ribs; Ankle
3:15 – 4:45 PM – Extremities; Shoulder; Elbow

Instructors
This course is taught by several high-quality faculty members:

• Michael Irwin, Assistant Professor
• Larry Yack, Instructor

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