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, Elvey, Butler and the clinical experience of the resource person. 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: 19th November to 22nd November, 2009.
Credit Hours: 32 Hrs( 4 Days) Recognised throughout the Globe.
No of Seats: 40 ( Register early to confirm your seat)
Fees: Rs.4,000/-till October 20th , Rs 4,500/- till October 30th  , 
Rs 5,000/- till November 10th , Spot Rs.5,500/-(if seats are available)
          The above fee applicable for participants from India and from SAARC countries
          USD($) 200 for International participants.
          Seats will be allotted on first come first serve basis only.

Workshop includes:

Venue:South Gujarat Medical Education and Research Center, S.P.B Physiotherapy College,Ugat-Bhesan Road, Mora Bhagal, Rander Road, Surat - 395005

Eligibility: Physiotherapists/Physiotherapy students( 3rd Year onwards)from reputed institutions.
There is no prerequisite of Manual Therapy experience.

Registration:
The Registration Form can be downloaded from the website www.mtfi.net (home page).

Payments:
You may follow any one method for payments for registration to the course.
1.The payments to be made in form of DD in favor of "Manual Therapy Foundation Of India" payable at "Mangalore". No cheques accepted.
2. You may transfer from any bank in India with CBS facility using NEFT/ RTGS to our account . You have to take the following details for transfer.

Bank Name: Bank of Maharashtra, Bharat Building, P.M.Rao Road,Mangalore-1,Karnataka, India.
Account Name: Manual Therapy Foundation of India.
Account Number: 20065016289
IFSC Code: MAHB0000381

The International registrants can transfer by using the Swift Code of Bank of Maharashtra "MAHBINBB" in addition to the details provided above.
Once you transfer your payments you may send an e-mail to info@mtfi.net with details.
3. You may pay cash to our Organising Secretary Dr.Nishant Tejwani), Lecturer, S.P.B Physiotherapy College, Surat ( 09998394202, 09427475131)directly and collect the receipt for the same.

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 .

For details about registrations  and queries contact Organising Chairman (Dr.Beena Dave), Incharge Principal, S.P.B Physiotherapy College or the Organising Secretary(Dr.Nishant Tejwani), Lecturer, S.P.B Physiotherapy College, Surat ( 09998394202, 09427475131).
Or Contact MTFI office, Mangalore : +91 94481 04132, +91 94486 96414, +91 824 2496249.
E-Mail: info@mtfi.net

Please Note:
1. Limited Seats. Register early to secure your seat. Registration will be confirmed only after receiving of the payments.
2.The dates mentioned for fee structure are according to the reach at MTFI office.
3. All disputes and legal proceedings are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of competent courts and forums in Mangalore only.