• Date & Time

    July 10 - August 28, 2024 Zoom Sessions x8 : 6-8pm CST Virtual Choice Lab Intensives in Zoom/Dallas x2: Saturday, July 27, 2024 9:00am - 6:00pm CST Sunday, July 28, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm CST Saturday, August 24, 2024 9:00am - 6:00pm CST Sunday, August 25, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm CST

  • Location

    Zoom/Dallas

  • Registration: $1398

    Repeat Participant: $699

C-725A Advanced Spinal Manipulation Part A

This course emphasizes the integration of high-velocity low-amplitude (thrust) techniques into total patient care with emphasis on the spine, pelvic girdle and ribs. It advances clinical skills with a focus on advanced, applied biomechanics, clinical analysis, safety checks, efficient assessment, locking and focusing techniques. There is a bias to the utilization of mobilization/manipulation interventions in complex situations. Applicable research and best evidence will be discussed. Directed home study, pre-and post-course assignments and tests are included.
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  • Course Details

    This course is 2 days on-site. Participants will receive an e-link to the onsite course materials 1 week prior to the course. Please watch for this links in your email inbox.

  • 56 CEUs

    This course awards 56 CEUs in eligible states. See www.naiomt.com/ceus for details.

  • Refund Policy

    Refunds up to 30 days before event.

Instructor

PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Michael Lucido

Dr. Lucido is a 1985 graduate from of University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas with a bachelor’s of science degree in physical therapy and received his transitional doctorate in physical therapy from A.T. Still’s University in Mesa, AZ in 2011. Michael has over 37 years of orthopedic/musculoskeletal physical therapy experience with clinical interest and specialization in spinal/quadrant dysfunction. His early instructors in manual therapy were Robin McKenzie, Freddie Kaltenborn, Erl Pettman, Cliff Fowler and Jim Meadows. Michael has a passion for teaching post-professionally to physical therapist, occupational therapist and primary care physicians. He serves NAIOMT as instructor/examiner and is a member of the Board of Directors. Michael is board certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and a Fellow in American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy under the auspices of ACOMPTE & ABTREFE. Michael is presently employed as senior physical therapist and education coordinator with by Baylor Scott & White Outpatient Services in Dallas/Ft. Worth. He is married and has three children and two grandchildren and lives in Dallas, TX.

Course Partners

Some of NAIOMT's Partners Across the US

Messiah University

Course Organizer

The North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Inc. (NAIOMT) is a private physical therapist-owned organization dedicated to achieving the highest standards of clinical practice for manual physical therapists. NAIOMT specializes in a flexible teaching program, which seeks to promote the utilization of safe, effective and efficient manual physical therapy management of musculoskeletal dysfunction. It further seeks an environment that is conducive to the application of a reasoned approach to manual physical therapy through critical inquiry and the creation of new knowledge and skills based on scientific study and dissemination of that knowledge. NAIOMT strongly supports the union of the clinician, academician and researcher to further facilitate the development of quality patient care, physical therapy education and the development of master clinicians.
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