Course Description
The Certificate in Musculoskeletal Manual Therapy program is an evidence-based course designed to provide in-depth knowledge and skills in the management of disorders affecting joints, muscles, and neural systems. Developed with a bio-psychosocial approach, the course focuses on sub-classification of pain disorders and provides targeted treatment strategies, incorporating manual therapy and exercise.
Key Concepts Covered Include:
- Sub-classification of pain disorders
- Assessment for psychosocial issues
- Movement impairment (articular dysfunction)
- Motor control impairment
- Neural tissue pain disorders
- Evaluation and management of motor control impairment
- Combined Movement approach
- Differential diagnosis
- Manual therapy techniques
- Exercise concepts
Course Content
- Articular Dysfunction
- Motor Control Impairment
- Neural Tissue Pain Disorders
- Combined Movement Approach
- Segmental Manual Diagnosis
- Mobilisation
- Manipulation (high velocity thrust)
- Mobilisation with Movement
Psychosocial Issues in Pain Management
- Motor Control Impairment
- Neural Pain Disorders
- Examination
- Evaluation
- Interpretation
- Differential Diagnosis
- Safety Procedures
- Superficial and Deep Needling
- Needling techniques for various body parts