Advanced Manual Therapy Techniques for the Extremities

At the completion of this seminar, the participant will be able to:

• Correctly and independently state the anatomy and physiology behind a joint cavitation
• Correctly and independently identify and palpate 5 specific joint dysfunctions
• Correctly and independently identify and palpate 5 specific myofascial dysfunctions
• Correctly and independently perform 5 upper quarter mobilization/MFR techniques
• Correctly and independently perform 5 lower quarter mobilization/MFR techniques

At the completion of this seminar, the participant will be able to:

• Correctly and independently state the anatomy and physiology behind a joint cavitation
• Correctly and independently identify and palpate 5 specific joint dysfunctions
• Correctly and independently identify and palpate 5 specific myofascial dysfunctions
• Correctly and independently perform 5 upper quarter mobilization/MFR techniques
• Correctly and independently perform 5 lower quarter mobilization/MFR techniques

Approved for 16.5 hours for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MO, MT, NE, NV (15 hours in NV), NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY

Approved for 16.5 hours for Occupational Therapists: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, MA, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, ND, OR, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Approved for 16.5 Category A hours by the BOC for Athletic Trainers.

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What will I learn in the Advanced Manual Therapy Techniques for the Extremities course?
You’ll learn unique joint mobilizations, myofascial release techniques, and retraining exercises designed for difficult extremity patients who don’t respond well to traditional treatment approaches.

Who should take this course?
This course is designed for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and athletic trainers who want to expand their extremity treatment skills with advanced manual therapy techniques.

What makes this course different from other extremity treatment courses?
This course focuses on “clinical pearls” — advanced mobilizations and myofascial techniques that go beyond traditional approaches and are proven to help with challenging extremity dysfunctions.

What is the format of the course?
The course is 75% hands-on lab and 25% lecture. You’ll practice techniques on the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, foot, and ankle, with opportunities for case studies and skill critique.

Does this course count toward CIMT certification?
Yes. This course can be taken as one of the extremity course options required for the Certified Integrated Manual Therapist (CIMT) program.

What are the main takeaways I can use immediately in the clinic?
You’ll leave with advanced techniques to address extremity dysfunctions, including mobilizations and myofascial release methods, along with retraining exercises to help maintain improvements and speed patient recovery.

What should I wear to the course?
We recommend comfortable athletic clothing so you can move freely during labs and practice exercises throughout the day.

What course materials are included?
Participants receive a full printed course manual with detailed anatomical overlays, a physical cheat sheet for quick clinical reference, and a video cheat sheet emailed after the course to reinforce the techniques. You’ll also receive a post-course follow-up video from the instructor to help integrate what you’ve learned into your clinical practice.