TITLE: Basic Manual Therapy for the Canine Spine
DATE/TIME: Tues. April 28th, 8:30am - 6:30pm - Wed. April 29th, 8:30am - 6:30pm
Each day includes breakfast, lunch, and mid-day snacks
WORKSHOP RATING: 
Basic: CCRP, CCRT, CCAT
Intermediate: DVM/VMD, PT, VT, CCRA, CCRVN
MAX PARTICIPANTS: 20 seats 
2 seats open
CONTACT HOURS: 16.0 RACE approved; 16.0 NYSED-approved
 
DESCRIPTION: If you have never taken a spinal manual therapy course from Laurie Edge-Hughes, then you are missing out on all that manual therapy can offer.  Through lecture and lab, Laurie will lead participants through a detailed evaluation of the canine spine from a mechanical perspective.  Focus will include manual therapy concepts and evidence-based rationale for treatment selection.  An integrated model for dealing with spinal mechanics will be covered, including force closure, form closure, and motor control and timing for the neck, back, pelvis and ribs.  Participants will gain a greater depth of understanding of spinal mechanics, a better appreciation for the detection of spinal dysfunctions, and the ability to manually treat (via mobilization techniques) the spinal system.  Instruction will also be given regarding testing of the musculoskeletal control of the spinal and prescription of therapeutic exercises targeted specifically at fine motor control and core stability and additional concepts regarding pain control and resolution of maladaptive postures and behaviors in this client population.
 
Outline
Day 1 
Mobilization and traction background principles and evidence to support these treatment techniques
Lecture on Cervical Spine (anatomy & biomechanics)
Lab on Cervical Spine (manual palpation, assessment, mobilization techniques, & stabilization exercises)
Lab on the Temporomandibular Joint (palpation and mobilizations)
Lecture on Thoracic Spine and Ribs (anatomy & biomechanics)
Lab on Thoracic Spine & Ribs (manual palpation, assessment, mobilization techniques, & stabilization exercises)
 
Day 2
Question & Answer session pertaining to day 1
Lab on Thoracic spine & Ribs continued
Lecture on Lumbar Spine (anatomy & biomechanics)
Lab on Lumbar Spine (manual palpation, assessment, mobilization techniques, & stabilization exercises)
Lecture on Pelvis & Sacroiliac Joints (anatomy & biomechanics)
Lab on Pelvis & Sacroiliac Joints (manual palpation, assessment, mobilization techniques, & stabilization exercises
 
Cancellation Policy and Refund Request
To request a refund, please complete and postmark this Workshop Cancellation Form by March 28, 2026.  Refunds exclude a $25 processing fee.