Advanced Manipulative Therapy for the Extremities - Detailed Course Description
Advanced Manipulative Therapy (AMT) for the Extremities (15-18 CEUs)
Price: $475.00
Summary
This seminar was specially developed for the Physical Therapists who want to have a comprehensive approach in high velocity low amplitude manipulation technique for the Upper and Lower Extremities.
Anatomy and biomechanics of the Upper and Lower Extremities along with fundamental knowledge required to apply the techniques as well as safety skills.
Assessment methods and techniques to establish a diagnosis as well as differential diagnosis will be thoroughly covered.
Participants will be taught manipulation techniques for adjustment of the Upper and Lower Extremities for the most common pathologies. Effects of the cervical and lumbar spine in pathology for the extremities will be investigated.
The course is indicated for Therapists who work with Manual Therapy and treat patients with pain and decreased mobility of the Upper and Lower Extremities.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Know how to evaluate the dynamic mobility of the Upper and Lower Extremities via specific palpation.
Demonstrate a deep understanding and appropriate handling of all the high velocity low amplitude manipulation techniques presented in this course.
Know how to choose the most effective and most appropriate technique for each patient case.
Develop appropriate clinical reasoning to manage the true cause of the pathology and not just the symptoms.
Demonstrate the techniques immediately after the workshop.
Daily Timeline
Day 1
08:30 - 10:00
Introduction to AMT and Review of the Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Lower Limb
10:00 - 12:00
AMT technique for assessment of the mobility and adjustment of the Foot and Ankle (with lab)
12:00 - 13:00
Lunch Break
13:00 - 14:00
AMT technique for assessment of the mobility and adjustment of the Knee (with lab)
14:00 - 15:30
AMT technique for assessment of the mobility and adjustment of the hip (with lab)
15:30 - 17:30
The influence of the foot to the Posture - the use of orthotics
Day 2
08:30 10:00
Review of the Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Upper Limb
10:00 12:00
AMT technique for assessment of the mobility and adjustment of the Hand and Wrist (with lab)
12:00 13:00
Lunch Break
13:00 14:00
AMT technique for assessment of the mobility and adjustment of the Elbow (with lab)
14:00 15:30
AMT technique for assessment of the mobility and adjustment of the gleno-humeral joint (with lab)
15:30 17:00
AMT technique for assessment of the mobility and adjustment of the shoulder girdle (with lab)
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Customer Testimonials
I wanted to let you know, how much I appreciated attending PT01 with Dr. Kostopoulos. The clarity, organization and positive way in which he presented the material, helped me to understand it completely. The lab session and lecture part given by Christine, was great! Her knowlege and hands on experience, encouraged me to perform the lab sessions with confidence. Because of such a positive learning experience, I registered for the rest of the seminar series. Thank you again for a great seminar, looking forward to PT2, PT3, PT4, PT5. Sincerely, Toni Mercogliano, PT
