Advanced Joint and Soft Tissue Manipulation and Mobilization (JMN2)

The advanced joint manipulation course is a 16-hour lab-based course combined with lectures, clinical demonstrations and lab practicals. The goal is for the clinician will learn a specific and intentional approach to joint manipulation developing advanced psychomotor skills needed to deliver manipulation safely and effectively. The outcome for the patient is to decrease pain, improve the quality and quantity of joint movement, and create a lasting change in the patient’s body structure.

Course Details

Healthcare professionals and athletic trainers can use the techniques presented to help patients move and feel better after losing optimal function from an injury or limiting condition. Emphasis on learning skills for safe and effective joint manipulation and mobilization, and associated soft tissue skills to support the affected region. Case studies will be discussed at the end of each lab.

This two-day course comprises 80% practical and 20% didactic training.

Prerequisites

To register for this advanced course you must meet one of the following criteria:

Registrants must have completed our Foundations in Joint Manipulation (JMN1) course.
Registered Licensed Chiropractor in your state.
Fellowship in Manual Physical Therapy

Other advanced manual therapy certification with significant experience can qualify for an exception from JMN1 please contact us to see if you qualify to take JMN2 on a per cases basis.

Areas of the body to be covered in class include

Head and neck
Shoulder
Upper body (spine and ribs)
Lower back
Hips
Knee
Ankle and foot

Content to be covered in class include

Developing manipulation, mobilization and soft tissue skills focusing on safety and lasting improvements. Clinician will learn advanced skills covering:

Fibular head for prone and supine positioning
Radial head and issues with manipulation and mobilization for the overhead athlete
Neck for upper cervical compression, supine, seated, and prone positioning
How to make shoulder mobilization and soft tissue therapy safe and easy.
Manipulation and mobilization supine rib
Identifying facet vs disc issues with the lower back
3 step process for the lower back to create an effective manipulation or mobilization
Manipulation and mobilization for supine thoracic area.
Improve the hips internal rotation when diagnosed with Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
Get full knee extension post surgery.
Manipulation and mobilization for knee meniscus issues.
Manipulation and mobilization for the ankle and foot including forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot techniques.

Upon course completion, the clinician will:

Define manipulation and its physiologic effects.
List two kinematic/kinetic research findings for manipulation to be applied to the spine and extremities.
Describe the end feel that is vital in performing safe, effective spinal manipulation.
Identify the appropriate anatomical landmarks for targeting anatomic segments with manipulation.
List two examination findings that justify the use of manipulation for musculoskeletal conditions.
Articulate when to not perform manipulation treatments due to contraindications, given various patient case scenarios.
Perform the correct manipulation procedures to the spine and extremities given case scenarios provided.
Discuss the safety of performing spinal manipulation.
Demonstrate an understanding of the potential mechanisms by which manipulation improves musculoskeletal pain.
Demonstrate an understanding of the literature regarding the efficacy of spinal and extremity manipulation for various musculoskeletal conditions.
Have knowledge of the physiological and accessory levers used in the application of spinal and extremity manipulation.
Demonstrate the knowledge of safety considerations that are important in employing manipulation for various musculoskeletal conditions.

Professionals who may take this course include

Athletic Trainers (ATC)
Chiropractors (DC)
Doctors of Medicine (MD)
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Physical Therapists (PT/DPT)
Physician Assistants (PA)

Required Reading:

Required Course Supplies:

An Anatomy Reference – Preferred references below, however any anatomy reference will be acceptable.
1. Trail Guide to the Body 5th Edition
2. Palpation Techniques: Surface Anatomy for Physical Therapists
Skin pencils are needed for marking anatomical landmarks

You will receive an email prior to the course you register for with the following information:

Any course specific instructions such as a location and event reminder, parking instructions, and course check-in time.
Log-in information to access online education platform. The platform allows you to access the course lectures, resources, completion certificate, etc.
Please be sure to successfully complete the online part of the course prior to class.