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SPINAL MANIPULATION (Grade V)
Description
This two-day course gives participants the practical skills needed to safely and
effectively perform localised spinal manipulation (grade V) techniques. Indications,
precautions, and contraindications are discussed. Case studies are used to illustrate
selection of techniques and develop clinical reasoning. The evidence base
supporting manipulative techniques in the treatment of the spinal dysfunction is
presented. The number of participants is limited to 12 to ensure a high level of
supervision and feedback.
Presenter
Neil Bowler is a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Fellow
of the Australian College of Physiotherapists. He works at Back and
Neck Physiotherapy Clinic and lectures at both undergraduate and
postgraduate level. His clinical and post-graduate teaching experience
extends over 29 years. Neil has a Post Graduate Diploma in
Manipulative Therapy and Post Graduate Diploma in Sports
Physiotherapy from Curtin University in Western Australia. He was
awarded a Master of Science in Manipulative Therapy in 2009 and his
investigation into the effects of a simulated manipulation position on
internal carotid and vertebral artery blood flow was published in 2011.
Indicative Content
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Relevant anatomy & biomechanics
Manipulation background & theory
Lumbar spine passive testing & grade V techniques
Thoracic spine passive testing & grade V techniques
Assessment of cervical artery dysfunction
Upper cervical stability tests
Cervical spine passive testing & grade V techniques
Case studies
Evidence base
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Audience
This course introduces participants to grade V manipulation and is aimed at
physiotherapists with basic manual therapy skills.
Date
Sat & Sun 21st – 22nd April 2012
Venue
The Physiotherapy Clinic
557 Bury Road
Rochdale
Lancs
OL11 4DQ
Course Fee:
£214 inc course manual and refreshments but not lunch. There are several food
outlets within a short walking distance.
If you are interested in attending this course or require further details please
email admin@thephysioclinic.net or ring 01706 522277
www.thephysioclinic.net www.manualtherapycourses.co.uk