This course expands upon previous training on the use of muscle contraction as an activating force, particularly Muscle Energy Level I. A lecture, a demonstration, and small group practice session format will review and enhance the concepts of muscle contraction and its use throughout the musculoskeletal system, including upper extremities and the vertebral column. More … 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
Using an integrated myofascial approach, this course provides an intensive exposure to diagnosis of movement and postural patterns. The fundamentals of myofascial release techniques will be applied to common pain patterns, with an emphasis on “myofascial pain syndromes.” This course has prerequisites.
This three-day course, Cranial Technique with Clinical Correlation, provides a thorough review of all material presented in the Part I course. More specialized techniques are given in the diagnosis and treatment of the sacrum, the diaphragm, face, and TMJ problems. Diagnosis and treatment of the infant skull will be addressed. Students will be introduced to … 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 1950’s. This course was inspired by the work of George Laughlin, D.O., A.T. Still’s grandson. The course offers: indirect treatment options, especially useful in painful or chronic conditions; application of the principles … Read More
The learner will develop the knowledge and palpatory skill necessary to diagnose somatic dysfunction in pediatric patients with symptoms consistent with asthma, latching issues, otitis media, developmental delay, GERD/Colic, torticollis and plagiocephaly.
The A.C.N./ACONP Annual Summer Meeting in Traverse City, Michigan has been cancelled, due to the uncertainty regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure the safety and health of our attendees. We are working to provide some online interactive continuing medical education opportunity later in the year. We appreciate your patience and understanding as the Board … Read More
Principles of Manual Medicine is designed for those who have not had any or recent manual medicine clinical exposure. Principles of Manual Medicine 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 … Read More