31.3 - Mechanisms of Manual Therapy Interventions

Course Description

This course will provide the clinician with a needed update on the mechanisms of joint-, soft tissue-, and nerve-biased manual therapy interventions. In these monographs, the authors explore the complex interactions between biomechanical and neurophysiological mechanisms of manual therapy techniques. The authors also discuss the importance of establishing a patient’s baseline neurophysiological status – considering both pro-nociceptive and anti-nociceptive mechanisms – which may alter the effects (ie, success versus lack of success) of manual therapy interventions. The non-specific effects of manual therapy are also discussed, including patient factors, provider factors, and provider-patient relationships. Each monograph ends with examples of clinical applications.

Course Overview

Course Format: Online with an option to purchase the print version

Contact Hours: 10 contact hours

State Approval: AOPT courses are accepted in all states plus the District of Columbia, as allowed by the type of course requirements in state regulations. A small number of states require APTA to seek pre-approval of courses. The approval codes for these states can be found here. Always check with your State Licensing Board to confirm contact hours offered.