DESCRIPTION
The primary objective of this course is for scholar to learn the essential concepts and skills necessary to evaluate and manage with some soft tissue techniques and manipulation of posterior thorax and thoracic spine and ribs. The clinical presentation of the thoracic spines’ normal anatomy and biomechanics will be emphasized. This course will review the primary motor skills needed for efficient and quick high velocity low amplitude maneuvers (aka HVLA).
Overall, the teaching methods of the course will comprise of demonstrations of manipulations through clinical cases and videos. A hands-on course online in which the student should have access to a portable table or be able to have an area to spatially practice these skills as we discuss them.