Academic Catalog 2024-2025

DPT 786 Elective: Spinal Mobilization

This course takes an eclectic approach to Manual Therapy. It seeks to provide evidence-based Manual Therapy techniques for specific pathologies, particularly of the vertebral column. It also discusses how Manual Therapy is related to peripheral and spinal viscera-somatic mechanisms, and to supraspinal mechanisms. Clinical applications of Manual Therapy are covered in detail from both knowledge-based and skills-based perspectives. During the course, students are expected to demonstrate competency in the professional behaviors necessary for becoming an effective physical therapist.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Enrollment in the physical therapy program and successful completion of all prior coursework therein or permission of the course director and the Physical Therapy Program Director.

Offered

Spring A