Muscle Energy Techniques (Fred Mitchell's Concept): 10 Hrs 
Introduction to MET. Definitions of MET. Mechanism. Patterns of function and dysfunction (Vladimir Janda concept of postural and Phasic muscles). Methods of using MET. Sequence of assessment and treatment of Muscular dysfunctions. MET and joint treatments.

Myofascial Release Techniques: 09 Hrs 
Definition of MFR, Classification (Direct & Indirect, Intrinsic & Extrinsic), Description of fascia [Basic techniques (Feedback, Stretch, Hold, Release, End-feel)], concept of postural and phasic muscles (Vladimir Janda's concept), MFR treatment concepts [POE(T)], Steps to MFR, MFR Techniques (Stroke release, strum release, Focus strum, Dural tube stretch and combination stretch.

High Velocity Thrust Techniques: 10 Hrs 
Introduction about HVT, Cavitation mechanism, Indications, Contraindications. HVT Techniques for cervical spine, Thoracic spine, Lumbar spine and Sacroiliac joint. TMJ and peripheral joints.

CONTENTS OF MODULE: II-B

Positional Release Techniques: 10 Hrs
History, Definitions (Jones, Glover and Yates & Roth), Physiology of PRT (Proprioception-Neuromuscular feedback, Nociception-pain pathway, Facilitated segment with neural crosstalk, Fascial dysfunction, Jone's discoveries, Concept of Counter-strain, Indications for PRT, Basic steps to treat counterstrain, Treatment techniques for various muscles and joints using PRT.

Lymphatic Manipulations: 10 Hrs 
Palpation of lymphatic rhythm. Release of fascia and viscera with lympho-fascia release (LFR), Release of interstitial fluid, Release of body articulation (synovial fluid), Drainage of the pia and dura, brain ventricles and central canal of the spinal cord.

Craniosacral Manipulations: 12 Hrs
Palpation: gross-subtle, active-passive, Three rhythms; heart, breathing and craniosacral. Palpation during flexion and extension phase, still point during CV4, CST as semi-closed hydraulic system. Primary respiratory mechanism, Articular mobility of the cranial bones, Mobility of the cranial and spinal dural membranes, Mobility of the central nervous system. Fluctuations of the Cerebrospinal fluid, Treatment techniques (Frontal lift, parietal lift, sphenoid compression and decompression, temporal mobilizations).

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 Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Coimbatore, Delhi, Surat, Erode, Warangal, Phagwara, Baroda, Bangalore, Chennai, Mangalore, 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 Final Year Onwards)

Eligibility:
Physiotherapists / Physiotherapy students from reputed Institutions. There is no prerequisite in terms of manual therapy experience and practice. 

Venue:
The venue of the programme will be informed to the registered participants 10 days prior to the programme.

Registration:
The registration along with full payments for the programme must be completed 15 days prior to the workshop commencement date. 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 sent 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.