This is a 4 days(32Hrs) Hands-on Workshop  targeted for both physiotherapy students and clinicians that discusses all new trends for the identification & management of Peripheral Joints and Neural Tissue dysfunctions. The work presented at this course is an integration of concepts advocated by James Cyriax, G.D Maitland, Kaltenborn, Mennell, Edwards, Lee, Julland Richardson and the clinical experience of the presenting author. Special emphasis is given on Clinical reasoning and Evidence Based Practice.

The participants will be developing the following skills upon completion of the programme

Course Contents

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(London),MISEP(U.S.A), M.I.A.P, 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), BCOM(London)]
President, Manual Therapy Foundation of India (R.)
Member, International Society of Educators in Physiotherapy
International Partner, Americal Physical Therapy Association(A.P.T.A,U.S.A)
 
Programmes conducted successfully by the resource person at Delhi, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Mangalore, Surat, Coimbatore, Baroda, Warangal, Punjab, Bhopal, Mangalore, Dhaka, Sharjah, Manila and London. 

Dates: December 18th- December 21st, 2009.

Timings: 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Credit Hours: 32 Hrs( 4 Days) Recognised throughout the Globe.

No of Seats: 40 ( Register early to confirm your seat)
                     
Fees:  1,800 Saudi Riyal per participant till November 1st,2009.
           1,900 Saudi Riyal till December 1st,2009
          Spot 2,000 Saudi Riyal if seats are available.
          Seats will be allotted on first come first serve basis only.

Workshop includes:

Eligibility:  Physiotherapists/Physiotherapy students( 3rd Year onwards)from reputed institutions.
There is no prerequisite 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 www.mtfi.net (home page).

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:806, Vajreshwari Apartments, Vitobha Temple Road , Near Car Street,  Mangalore-575001, Karnataka . 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 2496249.

E-Mail: info@mtfi.net

MTFI is looking for local partner from Saudi Arabia to co-ordinate with the Manual Therapy Course. The person/organization taking care will be the organizing secretary for the course. If interested to coordinate with the mentioned course do e-mail( info@mtfi.net) to us.

Please Note:
1. Limited Seats. Register early to secure your seat. Before sending the payments do e-mail to us regarding the seat availability.
2.The dates mentioned for fee structure are according to the reach at MTFI office.
3.All disputes are subjected to Mangalore jurisdiction only.