PTA 225 - Topics in Manual Therapy

1. Explain kinesiology/biomechanical taping.
   1. Explain the primary applications of kinesiology/biomechanical taping.
   2. Explain the mechanisms of action for kinesiology/biomechanical taping. 
   3. Compare and contrast the different types of kinesiology/biomechanical tapes on the market used in physical therapy/sports medicine.
   4. List the benefits/indications and the contraindications of taping for common orthopedic conditions.
2. Demonstrate common taping techniques for orthopedic conditions.
   1. Prepare the skin for application of kinesiology tape.
   2. Apply kinesiology/biomechanical tape correctly including anchor, direction, and stretch to an upper extremity.
   3. Apply kinesiology/biomechanical tape correctly including anchor, direction, and stretch to a lower extremity.
   4. Verbalize the post-taping instructions for a patient.
3. Discuss common manual therapy approaches to treatment.
   1. Describe the theory and purpose of Myofascial Release including Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM).
   2. Describe the theory and purpose of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) including Mobilization with Movement (MWM). 
   3. Describe the theory and purpose of Strain/Counter-Strain.
4. Demonstrate techniques commonly used in manual therapy treatment of soft tissues.
   1. Perform Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) with appropriate pressure and duration.
   2. Practice Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) of the spine with proper patient positioning and direction of force.
   3. Verbalize appropriate patient positioning instructions when performing Muscle Energy Techniques, Mobilization with Movement (MWM), and Strain/Counter-Strain techniques.
5. Explain non-thrust oscillations and sustained joint play mobilization techniques.
   1. Differentiate between oscillation and sustained joint play techniques.
   2. Describe dosage and rate of oscillation and sustained joint play non-thrust mobilization.
   3. Identify absolute and relative contraindications to non-thrust joint mobilization.
   4. Compare and contrast non-thrust oscillations with non-thrust sustained joint play mobilization techniques.
6. Demonstrate non-thrust peripheral joint mobilizations.
   1. Perform non-thrust peripheral joint mobilizations utilizing oscillations for the
      1. Upper extremity
      2. Lower extremity
   2. Perform non-thrust peripheral joint mobilization utilizing sustained joint play for the:
      1. Upper extremity
      2. Lower extremity