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Advanced Manual Therapy Concepts for the Spine

Many of us are taught there is a single best approach to treat the spine. However, we know every patient responds differently to treatment techniques. After this course, you’ll have an entire toolbox you can utilize to find out what works best for each spine patient! This course is advanced in that it covers eclectic concepts and multiple different spinal treatment approaches, including MET, PA’s, coupled/non-coupled mobilizations, as well as combining mobilizations with movement for all components of the spine: cervical spine, thoracic spine, ribs, lumbar spine and pelvis.

 

As with all our manual therapy courses, this course is at least 75% hands-on lab, and will give you skills you can use immediately upon returning to the clinic! Intended participants are Physical Therapists who have a good understanding of at least one spinal treatment approach.

Sat 5 Oct 2024

2 days, 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

VA - Norfolk

Sentara Therapy Center Orthopedics and Sports Performance
6201 E Virginia Beach Blvd
Norfolk VA 23502
United States

Robert Bunnell

  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Saturday, 5 October 2024 - Sunday, 6 October 2024

08:00 AM - 05:30 PM (2 days)

Presented by
Robert Bunnell
  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Sat 5 Oct 2024

2 days, 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

VA - Norfolk

Sentara Therapy Center Orthopedics and Sports Performance
6201 E Virginia Beach Blvd
Norfolk VA 23502
United States

Robert Bunnell

  • $650.00 incl. Tax
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Sat 16 Nov 2024

2 days, 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

NJ - Bloomfield

Robert Bunnell

  • $650.00 incl. Tax
Event is fullJoin waiting list

Saturday, 16 November 2024 - Sunday, 17 November 2024

08:00 AM - 05:30 PM (2 days)

  • NJ - Bloomfield
Presented by
Robert Bunnell
  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Sat 16 Nov 2024

2 days, 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

NJ - Bloomfield

Robert Bunnell

  • $650.00 incl. Tax
Event is fullJoin waiting list
Sold out

Sat 22 Feb 2025

2 days, 09:00 AM EST - 05:00 PM EST

Live Hybrid

Robert Bunnell

  • $600.00 incl. Tax

Saturday, 22 February 2025 - Sunday, 23 February 2025

09:00 AM EST - 05:00 PM EST (2 days)

  • Live Hybrid
Presented by
Robert Bunnell
  • $600.00 incl. Tax

Sat 22 Feb 2025

2 days, 09:00 AM EST - 05:00 PM EST

Live Hybrid

Robert Bunnell

  • $600.00 incl. Tax

Sat 22 Feb 2025

2 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

OH - Toledo

Great Lakes Seminars
2768 Centennial Rd.
Toledo OH 43617
United States

Robert Bunnell

  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Saturday, 22 February 2025 - Sunday, 23 February 2025

09:00 AM - 05:00 PM (2 days)

Presented by
Robert Bunnell
  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Sat 22 Feb 2025

2 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

OH - Toledo

Great Lakes Seminars
2768 Centennial Rd.
Toledo OH 43617
United States

Robert Bunnell

  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Sat 5 Apr 2025

2 days, 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

ID - Boise

Saint Alphonsus - McCleary Auditorium
1055 N. Curtis Rd
Boise ID 83706
United States

Robert Bunnell

  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Saturday, 5 April 2025 - Sunday, 6 April 2025

08:00 AM - 05:30 PM (2 days)

Presented by
Robert Bunnell
  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Sat 5 Apr 2025

2 days, 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

ID - Boise

Saint Alphonsus - McCleary Auditorium
1055 N. Curtis Rd
Boise ID 83706
United States

Robert Bunnell

  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Sat 13 Sep 2025

2 days, 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

MI - Sterling Heights

Synergy Health Partners - Sterling Heights
35735 Mound Rd
Sterling Heights MI 48310
United States

Robert Bunnell

  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Saturday, 13 September 2025 - Sunday, 14 September 2025

08:00 AM - 05:30 PM (2 days)

Presented by
Robert Bunnell
  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Sat 13 Sep 2025

2 days, 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

MI - Sterling Heights

Synergy Health Partners - Sterling Heights
35735 Mound Rd
Sterling Heights MI 48310
United States

Robert Bunnell

  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Sat 25 Oct 2025

2 days, 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

MD - Frederick

CAO - MMI Division
161 Thomas Johnson Dr, Ste 100
Frederick MD 21702
United States

Robert Bunnell

  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Saturday, 25 October 2025 - Sunday, 26 October 2025

08:00 AM - 05:30 PM (2 days)

Presented by
Robert Bunnell
  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Sat 25 Oct 2025

2 days, 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

MD - Frederick

CAO - MMI Division
161 Thomas Johnson Dr, Ste 100
Frederick MD 21702
United States

Robert Bunnell

  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Sat 6 Dec 2025

2 days, 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

NM - Albuquerque

Presbyterian Healthplex
6301 Forest Hills Drive NE
Albuquerque NM 87109
United States

Robert Bunnell

  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Saturday, 6 December 2025 - Sunday, 7 December 2025

08:00 AM - 05:30 PM (2 days)

Presented by
Robert Bunnell
  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Sat 6 Dec 2025

2 days, 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

NM - Albuquerque

Presbyterian Healthplex
6301 Forest Hills Drive NE
Albuquerque NM 87109
United States

Robert Bunnell

  • $650.00 incl. Tax

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

  • Correctly and independently state the premise mobilizations with muscle energy technique
  • Correctly and independently state the premise mobilizations with PA technique
  • Correctly and independently state the premise mobilizations with coupled/non-coupled technique
  • Correctly and independently state the premise mobilizations with mobilizations while moving technique
  • Correctly and independently identify and palpate three specific spinal levels the cervical spine

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

  • Correctly and independently state the premise mobilizations with muscle energy technique
  • Correctly and independently state the premise mobilizations with PA technique
  • Correctly and independently state the premise mobilizations with coupled/non-coupled technique
  • Correctly and independently state the premise mobilizations with mobilizations while moving technique
  • Correctly and independently identify and palpate three specific spinal levels the cervical spine

Saturday


7:30am
Doors Open
8:00am
Lecture: Introduction – Overview of Mobilizations vs Manipulations
8:30am
Lecture: Key Concepts – Cervical Spine
10:30am
Lecture: Key Concepts – Thoracic Spine
11:00am
Lecture: Key Concepts – Lumbar and Sacral Spine
12:00pm
Lunch (on your own)
1:00pm
Lab – Cervical Spine
4:30pm
Review Questions and Self-Assessment
5:30pm
Adjourn

Sunday


7:30am
Doors Open
8:00am
Review Questions
8:30am
Lab – Thoracic Spine
10:45am
Lab – Lumbar Spine
12:00pm
Lunch (on your own)
1:00pm
Lab – Sacral and Pelvic
3:15pm
Review and Critique of Skill in Mobilization of Each Area
4:45pm
Questions, Post-Test and Course Evaluation
5:00pm
Adjourn

Course Instructors

Robert Bunnell

DPT, MED, CSCS, CIMT

Robert earned his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Eastern Michigan University in 2010, where he also obtained his start in the health and wellness industry as a personal trainer. He went on to earn his CSCS through the National Strength and Conditioning Association in 2013 well as his Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from Cleveland State University in 2015. Robert ultimately earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2018 from D’Youville College in Buffalo, NY and has been a Certified Integrative Manual Therapist (CIMT) through Great Lakes Seminars since 2019.

He is currently the director of an outpatient orthopedic clinic, treating a variety of orthopedic and neurological dysfunctions with specialization in post-surgical orthopedic rehabilitation as well as sport populations. Robert employs a diverse treatment approach utilizing a combination of joint mobilization techniques, muscle energy and myofascial release. He joined the Great Lakes Seminars team in 2022 after taking a number of the GLS courses and experiencing the effectiveness of these techniques with his patients. He continues to expand his knowledge in manual therapy through teaching and continuing education courses.

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