MANUAL THERAPY FOUNDATION OF INDIA ® Organises 2 - Days Hands on Workshop on “MANUAL THERAPY & TAPING TECHNIQUES FOR SHOULDER DYSFUNCTIONS” Thiruvananthapuram (May 26th – May 27th, 2012) 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. At MTFI we facilitate clinical reasoning framework to prioratise the decision-making challenges that a clinical therapist experience in contemporary practice. 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, Chaitow, McConnell and Mohanty. 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.

COURSE CONTENTS

Introduction: 2 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. Clinical Taping – Basic Principles, Benefits of using tape, General Biomechanical Principles, Indications and Contra-indications of Taping, Equipment/material used, Types of underwrap, Checking circulation and sensation, Safe Taping Removal Techniques.

Manual Therapy Examination and Treatment for Shoulder Dysfunctions: 10 Hrs
 Principles of Subjective Examination, Clinical Reasoning and Physical Examination  for Shoulder complex.Scapulothoracic Joint Active Physiological movements(Elevation, Depression, Protraction, Retraction,Rotation,Passive Physiological Movements,Elevation, Depression,Protraction and Retraction, Rotation.
 ACJ Glides(Postero-anterior,Antero-posterior, Cephalad,Caudad,Upward and downward rotation,Distraction,Compression), Clavicular articulation, ACJ Thrust(1), ACJ Thrust(2),ACJ Thrust(3),Sternoclavicular Joint Accessory Movements(Cephalad, Caudad, P-A, A-P, Rotation, Palpation, SCJ Thrust & Clavicular Stretch.

 Glenohumeral Joint Accessory Movements(P-A Glide, A-P Glide,Inferior glide,Lateral Glide, Stability Tests (Ant Drawer, Post Drawer, Ant-Inf Glide,Apprehension Test), Locking Position,Quadrant Test,Osteopathic holds,Close coupled hold for articulation,Shoulder springs, Sitting articulation.

Taping Techniques for the Shoulder Dysfunctions: 4 Hrs
Preventative Taping for Shoulder Instability, Gleno-humeral Dislocation, Deltoid Strain, Acromioclavicular joint support, Taping Techniques for the Upper Arm, Bicep tendonitis and Upper Neural Tissue Irritation.

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 ,(PhD)
[ Trained under faculties of Loma Linda University( USA), Orthopedic Medicine International(Belgium), University of Queensland ( Australia), McConnell Institute (Australia), Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (U.K) and  BCOM (London)]
President,Manual Therapy Foundation of India (R.)
Member, International Society of Educators in Physiotherapy (Under WCPT).
International Partner, Americal Physical Therapy Association (A.P.T.A,U.S.A).
Author of the book “Manual Therapy of The Pelvic Complex".

Programmes conducted successfully by resource person at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Dehradun, Dharwad, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Latur, Ludhiana, Mangalore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Noida, Panipat, Pune, Surat, Thrissur, Udaipur, Vadodara, Warangal, Wardha, Colombo, Dhaka, Dubai, London, Manila and  Sharjah.

Dates : May 26th – May 27th, 2012

Credit Hours : 16 Hours. (2 Days). Recognized throughout the Globe.

Timings : 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. for 2 days

Fees : Rs. 3,000/- till March 31st ,2012, Rs.3,250/- till April 15th ,2012,                        
Rs. 3,500/- till April 30th, 2012, Rs.3,750 till May 15th, 2012 ,
Rs.4,250  Spot Registration (If available) per participant.
The above fee is for the participants of India and SAARC Countries.  
 $ 300 for foreign registrants.

Workshop includes:

• Study Materials
• Taping Materials
• Workshop Participation Certificate
• Transcript of Workshop
• 1 CD containing some important techniques
• Lunch.
  

No of Seats : 40 (Max.). Seats will be allotted on first come first serve basis only.

Eligibility : Physiotherapists(DPT/BPT)/ 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.

Discounts:
1. The life members get discount of 5% on the fees ( photocopy of the membership certificate must be attached with application)
2. If you refer a friend to this course and both of you register, your friend and you get discount of Rs.200 on fees.
3. For group of 5 registrations there is 5% reduction in fees for each. The registrations must be sent together.
4. For group of 10 registrations there will be 10% reduction in fees for each registrant. The registrations must be sent together.

Please note that you can avail only one category of discount.

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.

Method 1 :The participants from other places can download the Registration Form from the website www.mtfi.net (home page).
 The payments to be made in form of DD in favor of "Manual Therapy Foundation of India" payable at "Mangalore". No cheques accepted. The DD and the registration form should be send to “Manual Therapy Foundation of India” ”, 302, 3rd Floor, Janvi Plaza, Bunts Hostel Road, Mangalore-575003, Karnataka, India.

Method 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 of transaction along with the registration form downloadable from www.mtfi.net . Along with the e-mail do sms or call to MTFI Course Co-ordinator 00-91-9901659074, 9845303805.
    

At the completion of the course the participants will:

• Be conversant in recent developments in anatomy, pathoanatomy and age related changes of the shoulder joint.
• Be proficient in applying shoulder joint examination procedures.
• Be proficient in determining a differential diagnosis based on an integrated examination of the joint, muscle and neural systems.
• Be able to formulate the most appropriate and effective treatment program suitable for the assessed condition.
• Be proficient in applying an appropriate manual therapy treatment strategy incorporating manual treatment techniques and specific exercise.

Note:

• The seats will be allotted to the participants on first come first serve basis.
• All disputes and legal proceedings are subject to the exclusive Jurisdiction of competent courts and forums in Mangalore only.

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