Manual Therapy III: Manual Therapy for the Lower Quadrant

This course addresses examination and assessment of lumbar and pelvic pain, as well as peripheral symptoms. Examination and manual intervention for peripheral symptoms will make up approximately 45% of the course with conditions of the axial skeleton making up approximately 55% of course. This course is approximately 70% laboratory. Examination and intervention topics will include:

• Thrust manipulation of the lumbar spine and SIJ.
• Philosophies and application of Maitland, Cyriax, Lewit, Janda, Mulligan, Travell, Mennell, Evjenth, Kaltenborn, Butler, and McKenzie techniques will be utilized in both lecture and lab settings.
• Neurodynamic testing and intervention will be incorporated in the course
• Current evidence regarding examination and intervention will be included.