The Basics of Sacroiliac Mobilization
Course Description
The greatest strength of this class is its ability to simplify a seemingly complex region of the body and give the clinician a set of tools to use with confidence on Monday morning. This class is evidence based and demonstrates both theoretically and with specific case examples how the pelvis contributes to low back pain in patients. A unique aspect of this course is how it clarifies often ambiguous treatments with the pelvis; giving both new and seasoned clinicians a more comprehensive way of treating the pelvis.
As with all of our manual therapy courses, this seminar will follow a progression of principles and reinforce them throughout the 16 hours, is at least 75% hands-on lab, and will give the clinician hands-on skills they use immediately upon their return to the clinical setting.
Sacroiliac Schedule
Course Objectives
At the completion of this seminar, the participant will be able to:
- Independently discuss rationale for sacroiliac mobilization.
- Independently and correctly perform a sacroiliac evaluation to determine dysfunction.
- Correctly perform multiple movement dysfunction tests to ascertain the side of dysfunction
- Correctly palpate the landmarks of the pelvis to ascertain the type of dysfunction present in the pelvic girdle
- Demonstrate the ability to follow the correct order of treatment in the pelvis to best correct dysfunction
- Demonstrate correct application of specific mobilizations
Topics Covered
- Review of pertinent anatomy
- Introduction and review of biomechanics of the sacroiliac joint and how it will be assessed
- Palpation of bony structures—this will be reviewed throughout the course
- Diagnostic testing—static and motion assessment
- Treatment of pubic dysfunction
- Treatment of iliosacral dysfunction—flares, rotations & slips
- Treatment of sacroilial dysfunction—sacrum
- Review of each assessment and treatment technique
- Application to specific clinical situations
Course Instructors
Cheryl Hancock
PT, DPT, MSPT, CSCS, AT, PTA
Cheryl earned a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from Boston University and a Masters Degree at Neumann College, a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Athletic Training at Moravian College, and an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy at Lehigh County Community College. In addition to being a physical therapist, Cheryl is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist, an Ergonomic Specialist and has an extensive background in athletic training. Cheryl treats using manual therapy and dry needling techniques with emphasis on the body as a whole. Her treatment approach offers a comprehensive treatment to patients of all disciplines and moves beyond the symptoms to identify the barrier that limits motion and causes dysfunction. Ms. Hancock works with the design and implementation of strength and conditioning programs as well as core stabilization and activation. She has designed training videos that focus on proper mechanics and muscle activation utilized by the uprising athlete to the professional. Cheryl a is the owner of Core Physical Therapy, an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Danville, Va.
Jason Hepworth
PT, DPT, CIMT
Jason holds a bachelor’s degree in Health and Fitness in Preventative and Rehabilitative Programs from Central Michigan University. He also holds a doctorate in physical therapy from Grand Valley State University and is a Certified Integrated Manual Therapist (CIMT) through Great Lakes Seminars. Jason’s approach to therapy encompasses the use of joint and soft tissue mobilization, functional therapeutic exercise and patient education to return his patients to their highest functional level. Jason is always looking for opportunities to learn new things and improve himself as a clinician. Jason, his wife, and two children live in Southeast Michigan.
Course Outline
Saturday
Continental Breakfast
Lecture: Introduction, Review of pertinent anatomy
Lecture: Pelvic Girdle Biomechanics: Iliosacral
Lecture: Pelvic Girdle Biomechanics: Sacroilial
Lunch (on your own)
Lab: Diagnostic Testing - Static & Motion Assessment
Lab: Treatment of Pubic Dysfunction
Lab: Treatment of Iliosacral Dysfunctions - Slips
Lab: Review
Lab: Review of Evidence-Based Literature
Adjourn
Sunday
Continental Breakfast
Lab: Review of Bony Structures and Diagnostic Testing
Lab: Treatment of Iliosacral Dysfunctions - Flares
Lab: Treatment of Iliosacral Dysfunctions - Rotations
Lab: Treatment of Sacroilial Dysfunctions
Lunch (on your own)
Lab: Treatment of Sacroilial Dysfunctions
Lab: Review of Iliosacral Dysfunctions
Lab: Review of Sacroilial Dysfunctions
Lab: Speed Mobilizations
Lab: Application to Clinical Situations
Review of Evidence-Based Literature
Adjourn