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This four and a half day course is designed to provide a solid anatomic and physiologic foundation for the diagnosis and treatment of structural problems within the craniosacral mechanism. The course has ample opportunity for hands-on experience. Upon completing this course, the participant will be better able to: Recognize the primary respiratory mechanism Apply palpatory … Read More
Principles of Manual Medicine is designed for those who have not had any or recent manual medicine clinical exposure. It is a prerequisite course for all other postgraduate manual medicine courses offered by the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Principles of Manual Medicine is a combination of didactic, lectures and “hands-on” experience sufficient … Read More
This is a three-day tutorial style course with emphasis on hands-on practice. The functional approach was described in the osteopathic literature in the 1950s. This course was inspired by the work of George Laughlin, DO, A.T. Still’s grandson. The course offers indirect treatment options, especially useful in painful or chronic conditions; application of the principles … Read More
Participants will learn to disseminate the rationale and indications of treating common clinical problems in pediatrics using manual medicine, and to disseminate the rationale and indications of treating developmental delays using physical therapy and manual therapy. The learner will develop the knowledge and palpatory skill necessary to diagnose somatic dysfunction in pediatric patients with symptoms … Read More
This is a four-day intensive course of lectures, demonstrations and small group practice sessions on the principles and use of direct action high velocity manipulative technique. Emphasis will be placed upon the spine, pelvis and thoracic cage. Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to: Recognize the functional anatomical connections of the … Read More
This four-day program was developed in 1992 by Mark Bookhout, P.T., based upon the work of Vladimir Janda. This unique course is designed to complement the muscle energy biomechanical model. The exercises taught assist the participant in developing an individualized exercise program based upon the patient’s biomechanical findings and help to maintain the changes made … Read More
This course is designed for DO and MD residents in osteopathic-recognized programs and their DO and MD medical education faculty and preceptors. Participants will gain knowledge to better integrate OMM/OPP into their training and improve skills in precepting and evaluating students in applying those skills. Participants will learn: Osteopathic Philosophy and History Osteopathic Medical Practice … Read More
This course will explore the traditional osteopathic thought, approach and technique of Carl McConnell, DO, a premier osteopathic clinician who, at the time of his death, was thought to best have understood Dr. Still’s teaching. The course is designed to lead participants through approaches requiring increasing palpatory appreciation for precision, specificity and anatomical localization. Dr. … Read More
The goal of this course is to help participants continuously consider the functional reasons for pain and to find function rather than to eliminate pain. This course will help participants acquire a working knowledge of how myofascial release palpatory and treatment techniques can be used alone or in conjunction with other manual medicine methodologies. This … Read More