This course will explore the Sacral Mechanics of the Mitchell vs. Strachan Models. Please read this article before watching the video: Construct validity and reliability of tests for sacroiliac dysfunction: standing flexion test (STFT) and sitting flexion test (SIFT)
This course will explore techniques and effectiveness of Myofascial Release. Please read this article prior to watching video: Schwerla et al Effectiveness-of-myofascial-release
This CME will review fascia anatomy, the function of fascia and review OMM technigues that best treat the myofascial tissues and relieve abnormal myofascial contractions.
This CME will discuss and demonstrate the Osteopathic Evaluation and Treatment of the Shoulder.
This course presents in lecture format the basic concepts of Cervical Strain Counterstrain techniques
This course presents in lecture format the basic concepts and terminology behind the principles and practices of Manual Medicine.
The Soft Tissue Techniques course has a lab demonstrating how to perform the different Soft Tissue Techniques to different regions of the body.
The Foot course has a lecture on the functional anatomy pearls for the foot. Then, the primary focus of the course is on the lab demonstration of how to examine and treat somatic dysfunctions of the foot. The core manual medicine treatment modalities covered in this course are muscle energy, HVLA, strain/counterstrain and soft tissue…
The Ankle course has a short lecture on the functional anatomy pearls for the ankle joint. Then, the primary focus of the course is on the lab demonstration of how to examine the ankle joint to rule in or out a traditional orthopedic injury and then how to examine for and treat somatic dysfunctions of…
The Knee course has a short lecture on the functional anatomy pearls for the knee joint. Then, the primary focus of the course is on the lab demonstration of how to examine the knee joint to rule in or out a traditional orthopedic injury and then how to examine for and treat somatic dysfunctions of…
The Strain Counterstrain course has a lecture on the history and primary concepts behind Strain Counterstrain and a lab demonstrating how to perform the technique.
Pelvis strain-counterstrain course consists of lab demonstrations of numerous anterior and posterior strain counterstrain points that are effective in treating myofascial strains in the pelvis.
The Innominates and Pubic Symphysis course has a lecture on the functional anatomy pearls for the innominates and the pubic symphysis. Then, the primary focus of the course is on the lab demonstrations of the dysfunctions of the innominates and the pubic symphysis. The core manual medicine treatment modalities covered in this course are Muscle…
The Sacrum Course has a lecture on the functional anatomy, diagnostic landmarks, tests and findings for the different somatic dysfunctions of the sacrum. Then, the primary focus of the course is on the lab demonstration of how to diagnose and treat the different somatic dysfunctions of the sacrum. The core manual medicine treatment modalities covered…
The Hip and Lower Extremities Course covers the Hip, Knee, Ankle and Foot. Short lectures focus on the functional anatomy pearls for each joint. The primary focus of the course is on the lab demonstration of how to examine each joint to rule in or out a traditional orthopedic injury and then how to examine…
Manual Medicine for the pregnant patient has two parts and two major themes. The first part is a power point lecture discussing manual medicine for the pregnant patient and the second part is the laboratory demonstration of how to examine and treat the pregnant patient with manual medicine. The two main themes that flow throughout…
The Pelvis course covers the Innominates, Pubes, and Sacrum. The course is divided into two parts: the innominates and pubes in the first part and the sacrum in the second part. The first lecture focuses on the functional anatomy pearls for the innominates and pubic symphysis followed by lab demonstrations on how to diagnose and…