Certified Manual and Neurodynamic Therapist Certification Course

This certification course is available to anyone having completed both the Comprehensive HVLA Mobilizations  Course (Full Spine, SIJ, Extremities), AND the Neurodynamics: Examination & Mobilization Techniques Course. This is a unique certification, in that it combines both HVLA mobilizations and neurodynamic examination and treatment skills, setting the therapist apart from their peers.  Using a 1-day format, the course consists of: a formal review session of many techniques taught in preceding courses, an Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE), and a written exam. In order to obtain the “Certified Manual and Neurodynamic Therapist (CMNT)” distinction, both the OSCE and written exam have to be passed with a minimum score of 80% per component. OSCE consists of live exam, with 2 examiners present, on a partner. The written exam consists of 60 questions.

• The participant will demonstrate proficiency, via written testing, of the following: history of thrust mobilization, current APTA policy, differences with non-thrust techniques, specific differential diagnoses, indications/precautions/contraindications for HVLA techniques, the anatomy and pathophysiology of the eripheral nervous system, safety issues/indications/contraindications for the application of neurodynamic testing and mobilization, and identify specific differential diagnoses that would clinically present as neural compression vs. irritation
• The participant will identify clinical presentations, such as specific dysfunctions/pathologies, and when to apply the HVLA techniques
• The participant will demonstrate proficiency, at a >/= 80% level with performing HVLA techniques on a partner, for multiple spinal joint regions (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, SIJ/Pelvis)
• The participant will demonstrate proficiency, at a >/= 80% level with performing HVLA techniques on a partner, for multiple extremity joint complexes (Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist/Hand, Hip, Knee, Ankle/Foot)
• The participant will demonstrate proficiency, at a >/= 80% level, how to perform neural tension testing for the upper and lower quarter
• The participant will demonstrate proficiency, at a >/= 80% level, how to perform neural mobilization techniques for the upper and lower quarter in order to properly treat peripheral neural dysfunctions

Day 1 – Saturday

7:30- 8:00 Registration
8:00- 10:30 General Review of HVLA Mobilization Techniques and Neurodynamic Techniques
10:30- 10:45 Break
10:45- 12:00 Written Exam/OSCE
12:00- 5:00 OSCE (continued)