John Gibbons BSc (OST)

Joint Manipulation and Mobilisation

This workshop will introduce already qualified therapists’ specific techniques to assess the ankle, knee and shoulder.

On completion of the course individuals will be able to competently assess and to identify specific injuries or dysfunction within the joints covered.

09.30	Registration and Introduction
09.45	Safety precautions, red flag conditions – differential diagnosis. Joint end feel
10.30	Pelvis examination / manipulative / met techniques
11.30	Break
11.40	Lumbar spine examination / manipulative / met techniques
12.30	Lunch
13.15	Thoracic spine examination / manipulative / met techniques
14.15	Break
14.45	Recap of techniques. Case studies
16.00	Summary - Certificates and Dispersal

 

This is a very intense course using a high standard of practical skills; therefore a minimal level of Student ability is an experienced Physiotherapist / Sport Therapist who has excellent underpinning knowledge of Manipulative techniques. Only very safe techniques will be taught. Cervical spine manipulation will not be covered on this course.