The goal of this chapter is to frame the expectations for the course series. The authors will outline their backgrounds, training, philosophy of management, and expectations for the learners of this course series.

The goal of this chapter is to show the evolution of manual therapy as a treatment philosophy and to explore how science/evidence has reshaped many of the concepts and the understanding of what happens in an OMT approach.

The goal of this chapter is to demonstrate the problems that are present with OMT terminology. The speaker will outline how we will define OMT throughout the course series and will include supplemental learning material that provides each learner with the common definitions for OMT procedures.

The goal of this chapter is to outline the most prevalent myths associated with manual therapy that are still perpetuated today. The speaker will address myths associated with examination and intervention principles and mechanisms.

The goal of this chapter is to provide the types of interventions we will use within the course series and discuss how these are applied in patient care. A demonstration of these techniques will occur.

The goal of this chapter is to introduce the learner to the naming conventions associated with manual therapy techniques to properly communicate and document procedures. Learners will understand typical techniques and how modifications in these techniques are used to alter the treatment response.

The goal of this chapter is to discuss the two most common frameworks for applying force-based mobilization and manipulation. Learners will understand the theory behind the grading systems but will also recognize their value in documentation and communication among practitioners.

The goal of this chapter is to define how evidence is described in the literature and to report on the hierarchy of evidence that is used to make clinical decisions.

Mechanisms are how an intervention works, and they are typically reported at a physiological or psychological level. This chapter outlines the three primary mechanisms associated with manual therapy and discusses the evidence in support of them.

The goal of this chapter is to outline some of the evidence that has been published that supports the use of manual therapy with other interventions or by itself. The chapter will discuss the strength of the evidence and will report gaps in information.

The goal of this chapter is to outline the current state of cost-effectiveness research and manual therapy. The chapter will define cost-effectiveness and discuss the several ways it is measured.

The goal of this chapter is to describe the suggested practice profile of evidence-based manual therapy and to support the finding with published literature.

The goal of this chapter is to describe how to foster longer-term effects after the short-term use of manual therapy. This includes the use of augmented home exercise approaches.

The goal of this chapter is to outline absolute and relative contraindications for treating patients with a manual therapy approach. The instructor will list and describe indications and contraindications and discuss differences between absolute and relative contraindications so learners are equipped to identify suitable patients.

The goal of this chapter is to identify and describe screening tools and patient-reported outcome measures to assist in identifying patients appropriate for manual therapy care. Learners will become familiar with evidence-based tools that should be utilized in clinical practice to assist with screening patients and tracking outcomes.

The goal of this chapter is to define and describe various influences on patient management. It is important for the learner to consider how contextual factors, including social and psychological factors, influence patient prognosis and management. The instructor will define social determinants of health and describe how the learner may use this information to make patient management decisions.

The goal of this chapter is to increase learner familiarity with pain phenotyping using the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) model. The instructor will describe differences between phenotypes and draw from clinical experience to provide examples of how pain behaviors influence management decisions.

The goal of this chapter is to discuss and demonstrate screening procedures to provide the learner with the tools needed to identify patients appropriate for manual therapy care. Learners will understand how to use observation to screen patients and will appreciate differences between a review of systems and systems review. The instructor will demonstrate an example of a musculoskeletal screen utilized prior to proceeding with a full examination.

The goal of this chapter is to introduce the learner to the concept of within-session change as a tenet of manual therapy care. Learners will understand how to use a concordant sign and functional task, and the instructor will demonstrate how these are used clinically to determine treatment response.

The goal of this chapter is to describe the essential elements of the patient interview and highlight goals of the interview when treating patients with musculoskeletal pain.

The goal of this chapter is to outline a suggested approach to the patient interview using three themes to organize information relevant to taking a complete history, which will inform the patient plan of care.

The goal of this chapter is to introduce the learner to motivational interviewing concepts and enhance patient engagement and participation in the patient encounter. Further, this chapter will highlight communication strategies to promote shared decision-making to support the therapeutic alliance between patient and provider.

The goal of this chapter is to discuss what the learner needs to consider when approaching the patient examination. Further, the chapter will highlight the key elements of the patient examination and demonstrate their performance.

The goal of this chapter is to demonstrate performance of key elements of the patient examination and discuss the interpretation of findings.

The goal of this chapter is to describe how to synthesize examination information to develop a plan of care approach, including manual therapy interventions.

The goal of this chapter is to outline relevant anatomy and to identify the unique considerations when treating the cervical spine.

The goal of this chapter is to outline the current evidence for clinical outcomes and cost-related outcomes when using OMT for the cervical spine

The goal of this chapter is to demonstrate a typical OMT examination, including its three main features of active physiological movements, passive physiological movements, and passive accessory movements.

The goal of this chapter is to discuss the key considerations when decision-making after performing the clinical examination.

The goal of this chapter is to demonstrate different forms of manual therapy techniques at the neck, including pre-positioning techniques.

The goal of this chapter is to demonstrate a number of different forms of augmented home exercises that provide a carryover effect for manual therapy.

The goal of this chapter is to outline relevant anatomy and to identify the unique considerations when treating the thoracic spine.

The goal of this chapter is to outline the current evidence for clinical outcomes and cost-related outcomes when using OMT for the thoracic spine, including a regional interdependence approach.

The goal of this chapter is to demonstrate a typical OMT examination, including its three main features of active physiological movements, passive physiological movements, and passive accessory movements.

The goal of this chapter is to discuss the key considerations when making decisions after performing the clinical examination.

The goal of this chapter is to demonstrate different forms of manual therapy techniques at the thoracic spine, including thrust and nonthrust techniques.

The goal of this chapter is to demonstrate a number of different forms of augmented home exercises that complement manual therapy techniques.

The goal of this chapter is to outline relevant anatomy and to identify the unique considerations when treating the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand.

The goal of this chapter is to outline the current evidence for clinical outcomes and cost-related outcomes when using OMT for the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand.

The goal of this chapter is to demonstrate a typical OMT examination, including the three main features associated with active physiological movements, passive physiological movements, and passive accessory movements.

The goal of this chapter is to discuss the key considerations when decision-making after performing the clinical examination.

The goal of this chapter is to demonstrate different forms of manual therapy techniques at the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand, including pre-positioning techniques.

The goal of this chapter is to demonstrate a number of different forms of augmented home exercises that provide a carryover effect for manual therapy.

The goal of this chapter is to outline relevant anatomy and identify the unique considerations for treating the lumbar spine, pelvis, and hip region.

The goal of this chapter is to outline the current evidence for examination, intervention techniques, clinical outcomes, and cost-related outcomes of using OMT for the lumbar spine, pelvis, and hip region.

The goal of this chapter is to demonstrate a typical OMT examination, including the three main features associated with (1) active physiological movements, (2) passive physiological movements, and (3) passive accessory movements. This chapter will also cover relevant clinical tests to consider.

The goal of this chapter is to discuss the key considerations for decision-making after performing the clinical examination.

The goal of this chapter is to demonstrate different forms of manual therapy techniques at the lumbar spine, pelvis, and hip region.

The goal of this chapter is to demonstrate several different forms of augmented home exercises that provide a complement to manual therapy techniques.

The goal of this chapter is to outline relevant anatomy and to identify the unique considerations for treating the knee, ankle, and foot.

The goal of this chapter is to outline the current evidence for clinical outcomes and cost-related outcomes of using OMT for the knee, ankle, and foot.

The goal of this chapter is to demonstrate a typical OMT examination, including the three main features associated with (1) active physiological movements, (2) passive physiological movements, and (3) passive accessory movements.

The goal of this chapter is to discuss the key considerations for decision-making after performing the clinical examination.

The goal of this chapter is to demonstrate different forms of manual therapy techniques at the knee, ankle, and foot, including pre-positioning techniques.

The goal of this chapter is to demonstrate a number of different forms of augmented home exercises that provide a carryover effect for manual therapy.

The presenter will discuss key components of clinical reasoning processes and outline methods for use in a manual therapy context.

The goal of this chapter is to outline a differential assessment and treatment for an upper quarter–related problem.

The goal of this chapter is to outline a differential assessment and treatment for a lower quarter–related problem.

The presenters will outline best evidence and practice tips for improving one’s manual therapy evaluation and treatment skills.