Workshop Contents

Day1:
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.
Hand posture and skills, Contact points of manipulators hand, Flicking Techniques ( Triceps flick, Double triceps flick, Wrist flick), Thrusts( Pectoralis thrust, Shoulder arm pull thrust, Body drop), Concept of somatic dysfunction, Rhythmic Techniques( articulation and springing, Low velocity stress techniques, Modifying factors in techniques.
Cavitation mechanism ,Rationale for the use of HVLA thrust techniques
Complications/Contraindications/Safety Principles of spinal positioning and locking - coupled motion model , VBI and tests for upper cervical instability, Kinematics and coupling - cervical spine, Spinal positioning and locking - cervical spine, Cervical techniques

Day 2:
Kinematics and coupling - cervicothoracic spine Cervicothoracic positioning and techniquesThoracolumbar and lumbosacral techniques
Kinematics and coupling of Thoracic Region, HVLAT Techniques for the Thoracic Region and Rib Cage.Emphasis on final minor adjustments, use of momentum and minimal leverage positioning.

Kinematics and coupling of Lumbar region,HVLAT Techniques for the Lumbar Region,Emphasis on final minor adjustments, use of momentum and minimal leverage positioning.Biomechanics and Pathomechanics of the Pelvic Complex, Innominate, Sacral and Pelvic Complex Dysfunctions,   HVLAT Techniques for the Pelvic Complex,Emphasis on final minor adjustments, use of momentum and minimal leverage positioning.
 
Biomechanics of the Temporomandibular Joint(TMJ) and various thrust techniques for dysfunctions, Dysfunctions of the Elbow and Wrist joint and the High Velocity Techniques for the same.Pathomechanics and HVLAT  techniques of the Hip, Knee and the Ankle Joint.

Resource Person:
Prof. Umasankar Mohanty, B.P.T (Hons), M.P.T (Manual Therapy), S.R.P (U.K), 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), Mc Kenzie Institute (USA), Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (U.K)]
Member, International Society of Educators in Physiotherapy (Under WCPT).

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

Dates: May 29th and 30th,2010.

Contact Hours: 16 Hrs
Timings: 9.00a.m.-5.00p.m.

Seats: 40 ( Max.) (First come first serve basis)

Eligibility: Physiotherapists/ Physiotherapy Students(B.P.T 3rd year onwards) from reputed Institutions. There is no pre-requisite of any manual therapy experience.
Venue: Will benotified to the registrants by 15th May, 2010

Fees: Rs.2,500/- per participant till April 15th , 2010
          Rs.2,750/- till April 30th , 2010
          Rs.3,000/- till May 15th,2010
          Spot registration Rs.3,500/-( If seats are available)
Above fee is applicable for participants of SAARC Countries(India, Sri Lanka , Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nepal)
          200USD for International Registrants.
(The fee includes study materials, Certificate, Transcript, and two Video CD containing important techniques).
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 of transaction along with the registration form downloadable from www.mtfi.net.
 For sending DD prepare the DD favoring  “ Manual Therapy Foundation of India” payable at “Mangalore”  and send to  “Manual Therapy Foundation of India”, Flat No:806, Vajreshwari Apartments, Vitobha Temple Road, Near Car Street,  Mangalore-575001, Karnataka. The payment must be accompanied with  registration form downloadable from www.mtfi.net.

For further queries contact the course co-ordinators Dr. Jagjeet(9845303805) / Dr. Uttam (9343037189) or MTFI office, Mangalore (Ph: 9448104132, 9901659074,9448696414, 0824-2496249) .  
More details:  Email: info@mtfi.net    Web: www.mtfi.net                                  

Please Note:
1.Limited Seats. Register early to secure your seat.
2.The dates mentioned for fees are as per the reach in mtfi office.
3.All disputes are subjected to Mangalore jurisdiction only.