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  MANUAL AND OSTHEOPATHIC PHYSIOTHERAPY I
   Contents
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THEORETICAL PROGRAM:

TOPIC 1.- Historical and conceptual study of manual therapies and osteopathy.
 1.1.- Historical evolution of manual therapies and osteopathy.
1.2.- Conceptual analysis of manual therapies, osteopathy, chiropractic, Cyriax technique.
1.3.- Contributions of physiotherapy to manual therapies.
1.4.- Manipulative and osteopathic therapy as part of physiotherapy.
TOPIC 2.- Biomechanical principles applied to manual therapy and osteopathy. 2.1.- Study of the relationship between body structure and function.
2.2.- The static-dynamic balance of the body and its functional alteration.
2.3.- Global and analytical mobility of the spine and pelvis.
2.4.- Dysfunctions due to hiccups and joint hypermobility and adaptive functional responses.
TOPIC 3.- Joint biomechanical dysfunctions. 3.1.- Injury due to joint restriction. Features and types
3.2.- Theories of the injury mechanism. Neurophysiological and biomechanical study of joint dysfunctions.
3.3.- Scientific evidence of manipulative therapeutics.
3.4.- Objectives of manual therapy in root and pseudoradicular syndromes.
TOPIC 4.- The exploration and diagnosis of biomechanical dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system. 4.1.- The diagnosis and medical report.
4.2.- Static and dynamic analysis of the body.
4.3.- Palpatory examination: static palpation and dynamic palpation.
4.4.- Biomechanical and kinetic tests.
4.5.- Orthopedic, neuro-orthopedic and other specific tests.
4.6.- Physiotherapeutic diagnosis: Causes of the signs and symptoms of functional alteration. Localization of the dysfunctional level and detection of injury parameters.
TOPIC 5.- The art of manual and osteopathic therapy. 5.1.- Structural handling techniques.
5.2.- Functional handling techniques.
5.3.- Basic principles and general mode of execution of each technique.
5.4.- Indications and contraindications of therapeutic techniques.
5.5.- Possible iatrogenic effects of manual and osteopathic therapy.
TOPIC 6.- Manual therapy in the pelvis and hip. 6.1.-Pelvic and coxofemoral painful syndromes of functional origin.
6.2.- Clinical biomechanics of the pelvis and coxofemoral joint.
6.3.- Exploration and functional assessment of the joints:
6.3.1- Sacroiliac.
6.3.2.- Coccígeas.
6.3.3.- Coxofermorals.
6.4.- Types of functional lesions and their diagnosis.
6.5.- Treatment: soft tissue techniques, articulatory techniques, structural and functional techniques.
TOPIC 7.- Manual therapy in the lumbar spine. 7.1.- Painful syndromes of the lumbar spine of functional origin.
7.2.- Clinical biomechanics of the lumbar spine.
7.3.- Exploration and functional assessment of the interapophyseal joints and the intervertebral disc.
7.4.- Types of functional lesions and their diagnosis. Disc injuries at the lumbar level.
7.5.- Treatment of pseudoradicular syndromes: soft tissue techniques, articulatory techniques, structural and functional manipulations.
7.6.- Treatment of painful syndromes of disc origin with and without root involvement.
TOPIC 8.- Manual therapy in the dorsal spine and ribs. 8.1.- Painful syndromes of the dorsal spine.
8.2.- Clinical biomechanics of the dorsal spine and cost-transverse joints.
8.3.- Exploration and functional assessment of the joints: interapophyseal and cost-transverse.
8.4.- Types of functional lesions and their diagnosis.
8.5.- Treatment of pseudoradicular painful syndromes: soft tissue techniques, articulatory techniques, structural and functional manipulations.
TOPIC 9.- Manual therapy in the cervical spine. 9.1.- Painful cervico-cranial syndromes.
9.2.- Clinical biomechanics of the cervical spine and occipito-atloid joints.
9.3.- Exploration and functional assessment of the interapophyseal, odonto-atloid, occipito-atloid joints and intervertebral discs.
9.4.- Test of the vertebral artery.
9.5.- Types of functional lesions and their diagnosis. Disc lesions at the cervical level.
9.6.- Treatment of pseudoradicular painful syndromes: soft tissue techniques, articulatory techniques, structural and functional manipulations.
9.7.- Treatment of painful syndromes of disc origin with and without root involvement.
9.8.- Specific contraindications of manual therapy in the cervical spine.
TOPIC 10.- Manual therapy in the shoulder girdle and shoulder. 10.1.- Dysfunctional syndromes of the shoulder girdle and shoulder.
10.2.- Clinical biomechanics of the shoulder girdle and shoulder.
10.3.- Exploration and functional assessment of the joints: Sternoclavicular, acromioclavicular, subdeltoid, scapulothoracic, glenohumeral.
10.4.- Types of functional lesions and their diagnosis.
10.5.- Treatment of functional injuries: soft tissue techniques, articulatory techniques, structural and functional manipulations.
PRACTICAL PROGRAM: PRACTICAL

MODULE 1.- General principles of the different therapeutic methods and techniques used in manual therapy.

 1.1 Muscle techniques
1.1.1 T. of Strengthening
1.1.2 T. of Stretching
1.1.3 T. Isolytic
1.1.4 T. of Inhibition
1.2 Ligament techniques
1.2.1 T. of Stretching
1.2.2 T. of Pumping
1.3 Articulatory techniques
1.3.1 T. of Stretching
1.3.2 T. Rhythmic
1.3.3 T. Structural
1.3.4 T. Functional
PRACTICAL MODULE 2.- Manual therapy in the pelvis and coxofemoral joint 2.1 Introduction
2.2 Static and dynamic examination
2.3 Palpatory examination
2.4 Mobility tests
2.5 Orthopaedic tests
2.6 Soft tissue assessment and techniques
2.7 Articulatory techniques
2.8 Impulse manipulation
PRACTICAL MODULE 3.- Manual therapy in the lumbar and dorsal spine.. 3.1 Introduction
3.2 Static and dynamic examination
3.3 Palpatory examination
3.4 Mobility tests
3.5 Orthopaedic tests
3.6 Assessment and techniques of soft parts
3.7 Articulatory techniques
3.8 Impulse manipulation
PRACTICAL MODULE 4.- Manual therapy in the cervical spine. 4.1 Introduction
4.2 Static and dynamic examination
4.3 Palpatory examination
4.4 Mobility tests
4.5 Orthopaedic tests
4.6 Soft tissue assessment and techniques
4.7 Articulatory techniques
4.8 Impulse manipulation
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