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Vertebral Spine Institute
Istituto Della Colonna Vertebrale
OMT Orthopedic Manipulative Therapy
Presentation:
Course: Training in Manipulative Physiotherapy: D5 K13
Emphasis:
1. Orthopedic Manipulative Therapy
2. Osteopathy (Requires optional somatovisceral module)
Format:
Two in-person modules and one distance learning module. Each in-person module will have classes on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
*Note: Optional supervised clinical practice will be offered
Certification:
• Certificate with the Manipulativa Brasil seal and registration with ANAFIQ. • Hours of this course can be used in the Diploma programs in Manipulative Physiotherapy and Chiropractic of ANAFIQ
This program offers certification at the training level in Manipulative Physiotherapy Training, according to the parameters of the IFOMT consensus, known as D5K13 (Dimension5 Kompentency13), where the manipulative physiotherapist incorporates knowledge of Manipulative Physiotherapy in orthopedic manipulative treatment. The qualification of this extension course is that of manipulative physiotherapist.
Use for continuing studies in Manipulative Physiotherapy: This training is linked to the Manipulative Physiotherapy Training program in continuous teaching mode (PEC ANAFIQ).
Objectives:
To promote the training of Manipulative Physiotherapists by introducing them to the knowledge of diverse Manipulative Physiotherapy techniques so that they can continue their studies in this area and obtain a Manipulative Physiotherapy Training Certificate. It also aims to teach basic Manipulative Physiotherapy techniques to Physiotherapists so that they can enhance their therapeutic arsenal.
Workload: 100 hours, including complementary activities. We offer an optional module with 50 hours of internship, so that the student can, if they choose, be certified with 150 hours of training.
Prerequisites:
Physiotherapists and Physical Therapy Students.
Course presentation in modules:
Manipulative Techniques 1 with emphasis on Chiropractic 35 h
Manipulative Techniques 2 with emphasis on Chiropractic 35 h
Complementary Activities and EAD content with video classes 40 h
Optional supervised practice module: 50 h
Quality Policy:
Pedagogical project of the courses
Standardized teaching methodology
Study plan
Standardization of minimum knowledge and Land Marks
Teamwork
Program Contents
Details of the contents covered in class:
Applied clinical and superficial anatomy
Basic biomechanics and neurophysiology
Basic semiology in Chiropractic
Neurophysiological evaluation aspects, basic neurological evaluation of myotendinous reflexes, cranial nerves, myotomes and dermatomes according to ASIA (American Spinal Injury Association)
Clinical Palpation of Anatomical Structures
Orthopedic tests
Specific chiropractic tests
Safety and manipulative therapy
Indications and contraindications in manipulative therapy
OMT manipulative techniques, with emphasis on Chiropractic techniques in the lumbar spine
OMT manipulative techniques, with emphasis on Chiropractic techniques in the thoracic spine
OMT manipulative techniques, with emphasis on Chiropractic in the upper and lower cervical spine.
OMT manipulative techniques, with emphasis on Chiropractic techniques in the Pelvis
Basic cranial chiropractic
Manipulative and manual techniques in TMD
Basic concepts of soft tissue therapeutic management and myoreflexic techniques.
Clinical neurodynamics and neural tension techniques, correlated with manipulative techniques
Extraligamentous reinforcement and segment stabilization
Basic pressure and traction technique
Manipulative clinical management of musculoskeletal pathologies
Manipulative Techniques 1
Neurophysiological Assessment Aspects
Review of regional and palpatory anatomy (module techniques)
Dermatomes, myotomes and assessment of cranial nerves, tendon reflexes.
Risk and musculoskeletal pathophysiology applied to the module
Orthopedic tests
Basic tests in chiropractic
Pelvis, lumbar and thoracic spine and a cervical technique
Manipulative Techniques 2
ASIA
Review of the techniques of module 1
Cranial Chiropractic
Guidance on complementary activities
Appendicular system, shoulder, knee, ankle.
Cervical techniques
Pressures and tractions
TAGS and global adjustment protocols.
Test on basic assessment, Dermatomes, myotomes and assessment of cranial nerves, tendon reflexes.
Neurodynamics
Segmental stabilization