Course Code: REL-RTS-0-MTFTCA
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the most common manual therapy modalities, their indications for use, and expected outcomes.
Select appropriate manual therapy techniques to improve pain and occupational performance based on patient presentation.
Outline:
Section 1: Foundations of Manual Therapy
Manual Therapy
Review
Indications and Contraindications
Manual Therapy Outcomes
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Soft Tissue Techniques
Soft Tissue Mobilization Considerations
General Massage
Transverse Friction Massage (TFM)
Myofascial Release (MFR)
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
Treatment Example: Mr. Olson
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Joint Mobilization
Mobilization Considerations
Review
Treatment Example: Carmine
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Nervous System Mobilizations
Neural Mobilization Considerations
Case Example: Mrs. Green
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Tara Caberwal, PT, DPT
Dr. Caberwal is a graduate of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in St. Augustine, FL, and currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Campbell University in Buies-Creek, NC. She is certified in orthopaedic manual therapy (COMT) and manual therapy certified (MTC). She is also a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy (OCS). Her primary clinical practice involves working with active duty military in Fort Bragg, NC. In 2019, she graduated from Andrews University post-professional program with a Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy (DScPT) and completed her manual therapy fellowship through the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) in 2022.
Writer: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Basic level Physical Therapist; Basic level Physical Therapy Assistant; Introductory level Occupational Therapist; Introductory level Occupational Therapy Assistant; in the following settings: Assisted Living Facility, Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs), Home Health Agencies, Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.