Manual Medicine Related to Sports & Occupational Injuries to the Extremities

September 30, 2022 - October 2, 2022

This three-day course is an application of manual medicine and the diagnosis, treatment and management of sports and occupational injuries. Techniques for examination and treatment of the upper and lower limbs will be emphasized. The principles of joint play, muscle energy and mobilization with impulse technique will be introduced and practiced. Treatment will be based on a specific diagnosis with consideration of comprehensive rehabilitation strategies.

Objectives:
1) to introduce the principles of joint play examination and treatment;
2) to review the diagnosis of acute injuries and chronic dysfunctions of the joints of the upper and lower limbs;
3) to present joint play and muscle energy treatment of common sports injuries of the limbs.