Introductory Spinal Manipulation

A Survey of Basic Thrust Manipulative Techniques for the Cervical, Thoracic, & Lumbar Spine

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Course Description
This one day seminar combines an evidence-based, didactic lecture instruction, with intensive hands-on lab training in cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral
high-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA) spinal thrust manipulation (STM), and how to apply those techniques in a safe and competent manner. These
introductory techniques serve to facilitate neurophysiological and mechanical effects for patients experiencing musculoskeletal dysfunction of the spine. The
student will learn useful techniques to implement immediately on patients the next day. The seminar covers a significant amount of peer-reviewed
literature reviews, video demonstration, and peer feedback allowing basic technique mastery. Emphasis will be placed on patient and clinician safety. This
course will also give therapists references to engage in meaningful conversation with fellow clinicians, physicians, clients, and prospective patients regarding
the efficacy and safety of these techniques.

Learning Objectives
Articulate current evidence regarding high-velocity low-amplitude thrust manipulation in neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction.
Encourage sound clinical reasoning as it relates to the use (or non-use) of high-velocity low-amplitude techniques.
Describe indications, precautions, and contraindications (relative & absolute) of thrust manipulation.
Enhance the students psychomotor and placatory skills in the deliverance of thrust manipulation.
Debunk myths associated with thrust manipulation and develop an appreciation for their application in everyday clinical practice.
Develop and integrate body posture, positioning, and set-up in the application of thrust manipulation.
Understand and integrate evidence behind specific therapeutic exercise and neuromuscular re-education as it relates to thrust manipulation.
Formal assessment of acquired skills provided through Q&A sessions and instructor and peer feedback of clinical skills.

November 1
st
, 2014
Lincoln, Illinois

Instructor
Andrew Kleinschmidt, PT, MPT, Cert. SMT, currently serves as the Director of Rehabilitation Services of a not-for-profit critical access hospital in southern Illinois. He specializes
in spinal manipulation and manual orthopaedic physical therapy for a variety of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Andrew received a Bachelor of
Science and a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Evansville and has completed numerous post-graduate education programs
with clinical emphasis on orthopaedic manual therapy. In addition, Andrew received his Certification in Spinal Manipulative Therapy from the American
Academy of Manipulative Therapy. He is also an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Association of
Orthopaedic and Manual Physical Therapists.

Registration
Attendees will receive e-mail confirmation once registration is received. Registration begins at 7:30am and the course concludes at 4:30pm. Please print legibly. Registration is
open on a first come/first serve basis. Walk-ins are welcome, but space is limited to the 1
st
20 registrants. Attendees must present a valid and up to date copy of their license to
practice physical therapy in the state of Illinois or Indiana. Certificates will be provided at the end of the course for all attendees. 7 Contact Hours will be awarded upon
course completion. Course payments can be transferred or fully refunded with 3 weeks written notice; notice received after this time is subject to a cancellation fee at 50% of
course tuition. In the unlikely event that the course is cancelled, your tuition fee will be returned in full; however the course instructor is not responsible for nonrefundable
airfare or hotel reservations or any other travel or personal expenses incurred by the registrant. Any other inquiries regarding this course may be directed to (618)-384-7814.

**This course content is not intended for use by any participants outside the scope of their license or regulation.**

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Lincoln, IL