Download Description - Alan Weismantel`s: Manual Therapy

Functional Manual Therapy
For the Lower Quarter
Description:
Instructor:
This course is the next step in sophistication for the clinician who has
taken the usual specialized courses in manual therapy, release,
counter strain, visceral, PNF, soft tissue, etc. Alan brings together
many elements not usually associated --and he does it in a systematic
manor to determine a course of treatment based on a logical
evaluation “scan.”
Based on this systematic evaluation, an active treatment activity is
performed with the patient providing functional control and
simultaneously treating joint, muscle, fascia and viscera. The results
are quite remarkable. For those just starting to explore other
techniques, Alan can save a lot of time, effort, and expense with this
one course. For those who have attended other soft tissue courses
this course will help to accelerate techniques previously learned.
By the end of the course you will have learned a systematic approach
to evaluation of the low back, hip, and leg. You’ll learn how to
release restrictions in the spine, SI, viscera, fascia, and muscles of the
lower quadrant.
The Course is heavily devoted to “hands-on “work with Alan
personally available to the attendees. Class size is limited:
consequently, you should register early
Alan Weismantel graduated from the University of Pennsylvania
Physical Therapy School in 1967. His early career included
proficiency in EMG/NCV studies and the clinical use of
manipulation and mobilization techniques. After extensive studies in
the United States and Canada, Mr. Weismantel was the third Physical
Therapist from the United States to pass the International Federation
on Manual Therapy Examination in 1975. In the late 70’s Mr.
Weismantel was the first to sponsor Mr. Robin McKenzie on the East
Coast and was one of the first McKenzie practitioners. From 1980 to
1988 he attended all courses offered for Physical Therapists at the
Osteopathic School of Continuing Education at Michigan State
University. On several occasions, Mr. Weismantel assisted Dr.
Robert Ward in his presentations of Myofascial Release. After
studying Strain / Counterstrain under Dr. Jones, Mr. Weismantel
presented courses on Counterstrain Techniques. During the 1990’s
he studied Visceral Mobilization Techniques taught by European
Osteopaths. Mr. Weismantel is licensed in Pennsylvania, Maryland,
and Texas. He is a member of the A.P.T.A., Orthopedic and Sports
Medicine section and a Fellow of the American Academy of
Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists.
The Program:
Mr. Weismantel developed a varied approach to evaluation and
treatment of muscular skeletal dysfunctions. He integrates
techniques learned in his 36 years of studies and clinical experiences.
He was in private practice for 25 years. He is president of Functional
Manual Therapy. He does consulting and seminars throughout the
country.
Day 1
7:30 – 8:00 Registration
8:00 – 8:30 Introduction and Case Study Presentation
8:30 – 9:00 Anatomy
9:00 – 10:00 Treatment Demonstration, History, Signs & Symptoms
10:00 – 10:30 Specific Tests:
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Passive / Active Tests
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Resistive Tests
10:30 – 10:45 Break
10:45 – 12:00 Hand Placement and Palpation:

Abdomen And Groin

Sacrum And Buttocks
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 Evaluation of Restrictions
2:00 – 3:00 Treatment of the Lumbar Spine:

Muscle Energy and Recoil
3:00 – 3:15 Break
3:15 – 4:00 Treatment of the Sacroiliac:
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Ilium / Sacral Restrictions
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Sacro-Spinous / Sacro–Tuberous Ligament
Tightness
4:00 – 4:30 Treatment of the Obturator Membrane and Adductors
4:30 – 5:00 Review and Questions
Day 2
8:00 – 8:30 Review and Questions / Anatomy Review
8:30 –10:00 Treatment of the muscle fascia and viscera of the abdomen
10:00 – 10:15 Break
10:15 – 11:00 Treatment of the external rotators of the hip and rectal fossa
11:00 – 12:00 Treatment of the fascia of the lumbar spine
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 Treatment of simultaneous locations
2:00 – 3:00 Treatment of the fascia, nerves and muscles of the lower extremity
(Lateral Femoral Cutaneous, Saphanous, Sciatic, Sural)
3:00 – 3:15 Break
3:15 – 4:00 Treatment of the knee, ankle and foot
4:00 – 5:00 Home exercise programs for the lower quarter
Alan Weismantel, P.T., OMT, FAAOMPT
Objectives:
At the completion of the session, the participant should be able to:

Evaluate dysfunction in the lumbar spine and SI; establish a
relationship of this dysfunction to the muscle, nerves and fascia in
the lower quarter.

Locate visceral restrictions that are contributing to pain and
limitations in the lower quarter.

Use resistive muscle tests and passive tests to direct functional
treatment.

Perform release techniques in the lumbar spine and SI using
functional movements.

Perform release techniques in the viscera using functional
movements.

Perform release techniques to the muscles, nerves and fascia of the
lower extremities.
Locations & Fees:
Dates to be announced