4 Days(32 Hrs) Hands-on Workshop on Muscle Energy Techniques(MET), Myofascial Release

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This is a 4 days(32Hrs) Hands-on Workshop on Muscle Energy Techniques( MET), Myofascial Release Techniques( MFRT) and High Velocity Thrust Techniques( HVT) is targeted for both Physiotherapy students and Clinicians keeping in view of the recent trends on hands on skills. The work presented at this course is an integration of concepts advocated by Mitchell, Janda, Gibbons,Tehan, Lewit, Travel, Simons, Chaitow and the clinical experience of the presenting author. Special emphasis is given on Clinical reasoning and Evidence Based Practice. Dates: 24th January- 27th January,2008 (Th,Fr,Satand Sunday) (Kolkata,India) Time : 9am-5pm CONTENTS OF THE WORKSHOP Introduction:3 Hrs Hand posture and skills, Contact points of manipulators hand, Flicking Techniques ( Triceps flick, Double triceps flick, Wrist flick), Thrusts( Pectoralis thrust, Shoulder arm pull thrust, Body drop), Concept of somatic dysfunction, Rhythmic Techniques( articulation and springing, Low velocity stress techniques, Modifying factors in techniques.Muscle Energy Techniques( Fred Mitchell's concept)-10Hrs Introduction to MET . Definitions of MET .Mechanism . Patterns of function and dysfunction( Vladimir Janda concept of postural and Phasic muscles) . Methods of using MET . Sequence of assessment and treatment of Muscular dysfunctions. MET and joint treatments.Myofascial Release Techniques -09Hrs Definition of MFR, Classification( Direct & Indirect, Intrinsic & Extrinsic), Description of fascia [Basic techniques (Feedback, Stretch, Hold, Release, End-feel)], concept of postural and phasic muscles( Vladimir Janda's concept), MFR treatment concepts [ POE(T)], Steps to MFR, MFR Techniques( Stroke release, strum release, Focus strum, Dural tube stretch and combination stretch.High Velocity Thrust Techniques-10Hrs Introduction about HVT, Cavitation mechanism, Indications, Contraindications. HVT Techniques for cervical spine, Thoracic spine , Lumbar spine and Sacroiliac joint. TMJ and peripheral joints.Resource Person: Prof. Umasankar Mohanty, B.P.T(Hons), M.P.T( Manual Therapy), S.R.P (U.K), M.I.A.P, MISEP,F.A.G.E [Trained under faculties of Loma Linda University( USA), Orthopedic Medicine International ( Belgium), University of Queensland( Australia), Mc Kenzie Institute(USA), Chartered Society of Physiotherapy ( U.K)]President,Manual Therapy Foundation of India(R).Member, International Society of Educators in Physiotherapy(under WCPT).Programmes conducted successfully by resource person at Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Coimbatore, Delhi, Surat, Erode, Warangal, Phagwara, Baroda, Bangalore, Chennai, Mangalore, London and Manila.Contact Hours : 32 Hours Fees: Rs. 3,500 till November 30th,2007, Rs.4,000 till December 30th,2007, Rs.4,500 till January 15th and Spot Rs.5,000 ( If Availiable) Mentioned fee is per participant for Indian registrants. $ 300 (For each part per participant) for Foreign registrants.Workshop includes: a. Study materials b. workshop participation certificate c. transcript of workshop d. 1 CD containing some important techniques e. Lunch.No of Seats: 40( BPT Final Year Onwards)Eligibility: Physiotherapists/Physiotherapy students from reputed Instituitions. There is no prerequisite in terms of manual therapy experience and practice. Venue: The venue of the programme will be informed to the registered participants 10 days prior to the programme.Registration: The registration along with full payments for the programme must be sent prior to the workshop commencement date. The registration form can be downloaded from the Home page of www.mtfi.net.Payments: The payments to be made in form of DD in favor of " Manual Therapy Foundation Of India" payable at "Mangalore". No cheques accepted.Address of Communication: The DD and the registration form should be sent to Prof.Umasankar Mohanty, President, Manual T

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