Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to SMART PT!

  • 2

    Introduction

    • Definition of Manipulation

    • Effects of Mobilization & Manipulation

    • Effects of Manipulation

    • Indications for Manipulation

    • Indications for Manipulation

    • Adverse Response

    • Medical Urgency & Emergency

    • Types of Pain

    • Introduction Knowledge Check
  • 3

    Scanning & Biomechanical Exam

    • Signs & Symptoms of Spinal Instability

    • Signs & Symptoms of Spinal Instability

    • Scanning Exam

    • Biomechanical Exam Flow Chart

    • Biomechanical Exam

    • Post Traumatic Examination Flow Chart

    • Post-Traumatic Examination

    • Scanning & Biomechanical Exam Knowledge Check
  • 4

    Cautions & Contraindications

    • Cautions & Contraindications

    • Therapist Cautions & Contraindications

    • Patient Cautions & Contraindications

    • Bony Cautions & Contraindications

    • Age Related Cautions & Contraindications

    • Innert Tissue Cautions & Contraindications

    • Metabolic & Systemic Cautions & Contraindications

    • Neurological Cautions & Contraindications

    • Inflammatory Cautions & Contraindications

    • Vascular Cautions & Contraindications

    • Medication Cautions & Contraindications

    • Spinal Cord & Cauda Equina Cautions & Contraindications

    • Cardinal & Non-Cardinal Signs

    • Cardinal & Non-Cardinal Signs

    • Joint Biasing

    • Joint Locking

    • Joint Biasing & Joint Locking

    • Cautions & Contraindications Knowledge Check
  • 5

    Cervical Spine

    • Anatomy Review of the Cervical Spine

    • Cervical Biomechanics Chart

    • Cervical Biomechanics

    • Cervical PIVM

    • Cervical Assessment

    • Signs of Craniovertebral Instability

    • Testing for Instability in the Cervical Spine

    • Anatomy Review of Cranial Nerves

    • Cranial Nerve Testing

    • Cranial Nerve Knowledge Check

    • Cervical Traction & Compression

    • Vertebral Artery Testing

    • Transverse Ligament Testing

    • Testing Odontoid

    • Cervical Assessment

    • Cervical Spine Anatomy Knowledge Check

    • Lower Cervical Lock

    • Pre-Manipulative Hold
  • 6

    Thoracic Spine & Ribs

    • Anatomy Review of the Thoracic Spine & Ribs

    • Thoracic Biomechanics Chart

    • Thoracic Biomechanics

    • Thoracic Assessment

    • Thoracic Arm Positions

    • Rib Assessment

    • Thoracic Spine & Rib Anatomy Knowledge Check
  • 7

    Lumbar Spine

    • Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine

    • Lumbar Biomechanics Chart

    • Lumbar Biomechanical Exam

    • L4-5 Flexion Manipulation

    • L4-5 Gap Manipulation

    • L4-5 Extension Manipulation

    • Lumbar Biasing

    • Lumbar Spine Anatomy Knowledge Check
  • 8

    Sacroiliac Joint

    • Anatomy Review of the Pelvic Girdle

    • SIJ Biomechanics Examination

    • Mobility Testing in the Sacroiliac Joint

    • SIJ Gap Manipulation in Supine

    • SIJ Gap Manipulation in Side Lying

    • SIJ Inferior Prone Manipulation

    • SIJ Posterior Rotation Manipulation

    • SIJ Inferior Supine Manipulation

    • SIJ Anterior Manipulation

    • Sacroiliac Joint Anatomy Knowledge Check