Description
This two-day course gives participants the practical skills needed to safely and effectively perform vertebral 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.

Presenter
Neil Bowler

Content

• Review of relevant anatomy & biomechanics
• Manipulation background & theory
• Lumbar spine passive testing & grade V techniques
• Thoracic spine passive testing & grade V techniques
• VBI assessment
• Upper cervical stability tests
• Cervical spine passive testing & grade V techniques
• Case studies
• Evidence base