MT-M: Spinal and Peripheral Manipulation Seminar

(MAPS) Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy Seminars

Format(s):   Live Seminars
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy
Contact Hours:   20.7
Registration Fee:   $695

Objectives

Course participants upon completion will be able to:
Understand the theories behind the application of manipulation techniques.
Recognize the indications, contraindications, and precautions for spinal manipulation.
Understand and practice the VBI testing protocol.
Learn and safely practice a selection of spinal and peripheral manipulation techniques.

Target Audience

MT-M Course Requirements
Open to PTs, MDs, and DOs. Enrollment limited. Lab clothes required for all sessions

Confirmation Notes

Cancellation policy:
Refunds: Refunds are available, less a $100 cancellation fee, if a written request is received by MAPS no later than 30 days prior to the course start date. No refunds will be given after that date. No refunds are available for the COMT Exam, Symposium, or MT-A. Any course cancelled by MAPS will be refunded in full. All refunds are issued in the form of a check, which are generally issued within two weeks of the refund request.
Transfers: Participants may request to change the course for which they have registered up until the transfer deadline, which is two weeks prior to the course date. Transfers are not allowed after the transfer deadline. The initial transfer of any single course registration is complimentary, but any additional transfers beyond the initial are subject to a $50 Transfer Fee.
Letters of Credit: Letters of Credit (LOC) are available up until the transfer deadline. LOCs may be used to attend a MAPS course at a later date and are valid for 12 months. A $50 fee will be due upon re-registration.
Illness or Emergency: In the event of severe illness or other emergency, you must notify MAPS at 1-800-828-0738 of your absence no later than 14 days after the scheduled course date to request a transfer or letter of credit. Please be prepared to submit written proof of your emergency. Re-registration fees may apply. Unexplained absences will result in forfeiture of the course registration fee 14 days following the course completion date.

Agenda

MT-M Course Schedule*
Day 1: 12:30pm-8:00pm
Day 2: 8:00am-6:00pm
Day 3: 8:00am-2:00pm
Times subject to change.*

Description

MT-M: Spinal and Peripheral Manipulation Seminar (20.7 Direct Contact Hours/3.3 CEUs)
THRUST MANIPULATION(1) for the Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar spine and select large peripheral joints. Numerous philosophies of manipulation are discussed. Three approaches to manipulation will be practiced, namely those of Geoff Maitland, James Cyriax and UK Osteopathic. The similarities and differences of the three approaches will be taught and practiced in extensive lab sessions. Emphasis on safety in manipulation will be stressed, including indications, contraindications, precautions and the VBI protocol to ensure maximum safety. Course is composed of 85% Lab and 15% Lecture. There is a strong emphasis on the principals of assessment and treatment.
Includes required Home Study course component of approximately 12.2 hours.
(1)Where legally permitted.

Dates and Locations

Register Address:   Havertown/Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Location:
Dates:   03-01-2025 - 03-02-2025, 12:00PM 8:00PM Eastern
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