Manual Therapy of the Lumbar Spine, Pelvis, and Hip
Presented by Amy McDevitt
Nonfinancial: Dr. McDevitt has no competing nonfinancial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.
Manual Therapy of the Lumbar Spine, Pelvis, and Hip is an in-depth yet practical course that delves into the scientific support for manual therapy in this region of the body. It provides a thorough overview of the most effective manual therapy techniques for the lumbar spine, pelvis, and hip, including guidelines for proper assessment and implementation of these techniques, and a variety of recommended treatment options for patients with musculoskeletal disorders. The course is tailored to equip clinicians with practical, effective, and safe management strategies for achieving positive outcomes with their patients.
Meet your instructor
Amy McDevitt
Amy McDevitt is an accomplished professional in the field of physical therapy. She earned a bachelor of science degree in biology from Fairfield University in 1996 as well as a master of physical therapy degree in 2000 and a tDPT degree in 2004, both from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Demonstrating a…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. General Considerations With Lumbar Spine, Pelvis, and Hip Management
The goal of this chapter is to outline relevant anatomy and identify the unique considerations for treating the lumbar spine, pelvis, and hip region.
2. Review of the Evidence for OMT in the Lumbar Spine, Pelvis, and Hip
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.
3. The Movement Examination
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.
4. Decision-Making and Clinical Reasoning
The goal of this chapter is to discuss the key considerations for decision-making after performing the clinical examination.
5. Manual Therapy Application
The goal of this chapter is to demonstrate different forms of manual therapy techniques at the lumbar spine, pelvis, and hip region.
6. The Use of Augmented Home Exercises
The goal of this chapter is to demonstrate several different forms of augmented home exercises that provide a complement to manual therapy techniques.
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Evidence in Support of Manual Therapy
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Identifying Candidates for Manual Therapy Care
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Manual Therapy of the Cervical Spine
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Manual Therapy of the Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, and Hand
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Manual Therapy of the Knee, Foot, and Ankle
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Manual Therapy and Musculoskeletal Management: Case-Based Examples
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