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Course Name: Joint Mobilization Techniques for the Lower Extremity Including Hip, Knee, Foot and Ankle ARCHIVE
Presenter: Robert Manske, DPT, MEd, SCS, CSCS, ATC
Tuition: $75.00
Number of Contact Hours/CCU’s/CEU’s: 7.5
Target Audience: PT, PTA’s 

Course Description:

This one-day course will teach participants a comprehensive set of joint mobilizations for the lower extremity (hip, knee, foot, and ankle). Lab and lecture components will help those attending leave with a firm foundation of joint mobilization expertise. Participants will also be given an inclusive collection of mobilization handouts for clinic use.

Schedule:

Introduction to Joint Mobilization Techniques
Joint Mobilization of the Hip
Joint Mobilization of the Knee
Joint Mobilization of the Knee (con’t)
Joint Mobilization of the Foot and Ankle
Review of Joint Mobilizations for Hip, Knee, Foot and Ankle
Content Hours: 7.5

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion the participant will be able to demonstrate and have an understanding of:

Perform a comprehensive set of joint mobilizations for the lower extremity (hip, knee, foot, and ankle)
Understand the intentions of the aforementioned joint mobilizations.
Understand indications, precautions, and contraindications for joint mobilization.
Discuss the evidence-based rationale for using joint mobilization to treat specific pathologies.

Presenter: Robert Manske, DPT, MEd, SCS, CSCS, ATC

Robert C. Manske is the Chairman of the Department of Physical Therapy at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas; as well as a Professor in the Doctoral Physical Therapy Program. Rob graduated from WSU in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education, a Master of Physical Therapy degree in 1994, and further earned a Master of Education degree in Physical Education in 2000. He received his DPT from Massachusetts General Institute of Health Professions in 2006. Rob has been an APTA Board Certified Sports Physical Therapist since 2002. Rob is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and a certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) through the National Athletic Trainers Association. In addition to his full time faculty appointment, Rob works at a Via Christi Sports and Orthopedic Rehabilitation facility; spending approximately 15 hours per week treating a variety of knee, shoulder, Elbow, Forearm and Wrist conditions. Rob speaks frequently at conferences, seminars and continuing education courses throughout the U.S.