Workshop Philosophy

This Manual Therapy programme is aimed at merging the examination of the joint, muscle and neural systems into an integrated holistic examination procedure. MTFI gives strong emphasis on teaching students and clinicians the ability to perform an accurate and specific manual therapy examination. The examination process developed by MTFI draws the concepts based on the works of Cyriax, Mennell, Maitland, Edwards, Elvey, Butler, Lee, Jull, Kaltenborn and McKenzie. MTFI believes that the merger of the work of these manual therapists into one concept provides a more realistic, multifactorial approach to the examination and treatment procedure. In addition the Manual therapy Concepts provided by MTFI involves thorough Clinical Reasoning and Evidence Based Practice in order to cope with the recent trends.

CONTENTS OF MODULE I-A

Introduction: 8 Hrs :
Eras of development in Physiotherapy, Introduction to Manual Therapy (Different Schools of Thought), Manual Therapy: Definitions, Indications and Contraindications, Biomechanical Principles in Manual Therapy (Fryette's Laws, Concave-Convex rule, Close pack and Loose pack Positions, Joint status gradings), Barrier concepts, Assessment of dominant eye.

Cervical Region Manual Therapy Examination and Treatment: 8 Hrs :
Principles of Subjective Examination, Clinical Reasoning and Physical Examination for Cervical Region, VBI Testings, Passive Physiological Intervertebral Movements (PPIVM's), Passive Accessory Intervertebral Movements (PAIVM's) and Combined Movements in Cervical region. Manipulative Techniques for Cervical Region.

Thoracic Region Manual Therapy Examination and Treatment: 6 Hrs :
Principles of Subjective Examination, Clinical Reasoning and Physical Examination for Thoracic Region, Passive Physiological Intervertebral Movements (PPIVM's) and Passive Accessory Intervertebral Movements (PAIVM's) in Thoracic region. Manipulative techniques for Thoracic Region.

Lumbo-Pelvic Complex Manual Therapy Examination and Treatment: 10 Hrs :
Examination of the Lumbo-Pelvic Complex with thorough Clinical Reasoning Process, Form closure and force closure concepts, Assessment and Treatment of Innominate dysfunctions, Sacral rotation dysfunctions and Pubic symphysis dysfunctions based on Clinical reasoning and evidence based practice.

CONTENTS OF MODULE I-B

Introduction: 3 Hrs :
Eras of development in Physiotherapy, Introduction to Manual Therapy (Different Schools of Thought), Manual Therapy: Definitions, Indications and contraindications, Biomechanical Principles in Manual Therapy (Concave-Convex rule, Close pack and Loose pack Positions, Joint status grading), Barrier concepts, Maitland Grades of movement, Assessment of dominant eye.

Upper Extremity Manual Therapy Examination and Treatment: 10 Hrs :
Principles of Subjective Examination, Clinical Reasoning and Physical Examination (Passive Physiological Movements and Passive Accessory Movements) for Shoulder complex, Elbow, Wrist and Hand complex. Mobilisation and Manipulation techniques for Acromioclavicular Joint (ACJ), Sternoclavicular Joint (SCJ), Glenohumeral joint, Elbow, Wrist and Hand complex.

Lower Extremity Manual Therapy Examination and Treatment: 10 Hrs : Principles of Subjective Examination, Clinical Reasoning and Physical Examination for Hip, Knee, Ankle and Foot. Manipulative techniques for Hip, Knee, Ankle and Foot region. Muscle Energy Technique for piriformis inhibition.

Temporomandibular Joint Examination and Treatment: 3 Hrs : Description of Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD's), Principles of Subjective Examination, Clinical reasoning process and Physical Examination of the TMJ. Distraction, Lateral glide, Medial glide and P-A glide for the TMJ.

Neural Tissue Manual Therapy Examination and Treatment: 6 Hrs : Introduction to terms Neurodynamics, Pathodynamics, Mechanical Interface of neural tissue. Demonstration of Upper Limb Tension Test (ULTT), Slump Test, Lower limb tension test (LLTT). Treatment techniques for irritable disorders, non-irritable disorders, interfacing structures and adverse neural tension for Neural Tissue.

Resource Person:
Prof. Umasankar Mohanty, B.P.T (Hons), M.P.T(Manual Therapy), S.R.P (U.K), M.I.A.P, MISEP, F.A.G.E [Trained under faculties of Loma Linda University (USA), Orthopedic Medicine International (Belgium), University of Queensland (Australia), McKenzie Institute (USA), Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (U.K)]
President, Manual Therapy Foundation of India(R).
Member, International Society Of Educators in Physiotherapy (Under WCPT)

Programmes conducted successfully by resource person at Mangalore, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Coimbatore, Delhi, Surat, Erode, Warangal, Phagwara, Baroda, Bangalore, Chennai, London and Manila.

Contact Hours: 32 Hours (For each part)
Timings: 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. for 4 days (For each part)

Fees: Rs. 5,000/- (For each part per participant) for Indian registrants. $ 300 (For each part per participant) for Foreign registrants.

Workshop includes:

No of Seats: 40 (BPT Third Year Onwards)

Eligibility:
Physiotherapists / Physiotherapy Students from reputed Institutions. There is no prerequisite in terms of Manual Therapy Experience.              

Venue:
The venue of the programme will be informed to the registered participants 05 days prior to the programme.

Registration:
 The Registration Form can be downloaded from the website.

Payments:
The payments to be made in form of DD in favor of "Manual Therapy Foundation Of India" payable at "Mangalore". No cheques accepted.

Address of Communication:
The DD and the registration form should be send to Prof. Umasankar Mohanty, President, Manual Therapy Foundation of India, Flat No: 21, Sweet home Apartments, Britto Road, Falnir, Mangalore, Karnataka, Pin: 575 001. Receipts with detail information about the venue of the programme will be sent to the registrants. For queries contact: +91 94481 04132, +91 94486 96414, +91 824 2443249.

At the completion of the Module -I the participants will:

Look for your suitable place of attending Manual Therapy programme in the Program Schedules.