Mastery Certification in Manual Therapy

- Specially for:
Exclusively professional and students of Physical Therapy and Medicine
- Format: Modulated, realized in 02 (two) modules of 04 days each one, totalizing 08 days of course
- Characteristic: Emphasis on Clinical Approach and lots of Lab Sessions
- Number of attendees: Minimum of 20 / maximum of 30 participants per group

Which are the pre requisits for the seminar?
To obtain the Mastery Certification in Manual Therapy, from Hands-On Seminars, the candidate must complete 20 credits (CU's).
General Informations of Mastery Certification in Manual Therapy
Program of the Seminar
Next Group
Module A = PT-01 + PT-02 + PT-03
18-21 September 2010

Module B = PT-04 + PT-05 + PT-MCMT
04-07 November 2010
From 08:30h to 18:00h
Place: Tsue Bienal Flat Ibirapuera
International Seminar in Manual Therapy
certified by Hands-On Seminars, New York, USA
The International Mastery Certification in Manual Therapy offered and certified by HANDS-ON SEMINARS, from New York, USA, one of the most respected american institution specially dedicated to the education of Manual Therapy, is done with exclusivity in Brazil in colaboration with Physion Institute of Health Education, recognized by it`s excellency in continued education, being one of the best and most well referred educational institutio in health care profession.

The Mastery Certification in Manual Therapy, is completely teached by the founders of Hands-On Seminars, from New York, USA, Dimitrios Kostopoulos, PT, PHD, DSC, ECS, MCMT and Konstantine Rizopoulos, PT, FABS, MCMT,  offering the most important and effectives tools of Manual Therapy for immediate clinical aplication, allowing the improvement of the skills of the professional, becoming an expert on the subject.

These are the seminars of the program:
This approach integrates the Trigger Point and Myofascial teachings of Doctors Travell and Simmons, and Dr. Janda's Proprioceptive concept in a systematic, comprehensive and unique manner.

The scientific background and methods taught utilize an Evidence-Based Model with solid research and techniques that have been tried successfully for years.

This effective and efficient approach enables the clinician to achieve immediate results, which are necessary under a changed health care system. You will learn how to evaluate and choose the most important muscle systems to effectively treat each condition. Diagnosis and differential diagnosis is an important component of this training.

You will learn advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques along with extensive lab sessions.
Participants will be taught integrated, comprehensive techiniques from the following approaches:Discuss the diagnosis and treatment of myofascial dysfunction.

• Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy including Spray & Stretch Technique
• Muscle Energy Technique
• Neurofascial Mobilization
• Cervical or Lumbar Mobilization - Manipulation
• Cervical or Lumbar Stabilization
• Proprioceptive Training


Differential diagnosis, evaluation and treatment methods will be taught in extensive lab sessions.

Participants will further enhance their skills in differential diagnosis, and evaluation and treatment methods of lumbar spine pathology.


This advanced training is designed to have immediate clinical applications, and is dedicated to those health care professionals who want to learn a total Manual Therapy approach to the upper extremities.
Participants will be taught integrated, comprehensive techiniques from the following approaches:

• Evaluation & Mobilization - Based on Maitland principles
• Cyriax-Transverse Friction Massage
• Capsular Stretches
• Specific Thrust Manipulation
• Trigger Point Therapy including Spray & Stretch Technique
• Muscle Energy Technique
• Proprioceptive Training
• Neurofascial Mobilization


Differential diagnosis, evaluation and treatment methods will be taught in extensive lab sessions.
This is an extensive training in Manual Therapy for hip, knee, and foot pathology. This advanced training is designed to have immediate clinical applications with the most common lower extremity pathology.

Participants will be taught integrated, comprehensive techniques from the following approaches:

• Evaluation & Mobilization - Based on Maitland principles
• Cyriax-Transverse Friction Massage
• Capsular Stretches
• Trigger Point Therapy including Spray & Stretch Technique
• Muscle Energy Technique
• Proprioceptive Training
• Neurofascial Mobilization


Differential diagnosis, evaluation and treatment methods will be taught in extensive lab sessions.
This course is open ONLY to those students who have successfully completed PT-01 to PT-05.

Leverage all the knowledge and experience accumulated through courses PT-01 through PT -05, and begin enjoying the benefits that come along with being part of an internationally recognized specialty.

Details:

This course will provide an overall review of all Manual Therapy techniques taught in the previous courses, along with advanced techniques. A written and practical exam will take place during the course.

NEW! All certified MCMTs get listed on our Professionals site, and have the opportunity to achieve Gold Partner status. To achieve Gold Partner status, MCMTs must complete a minimum three months of clinical application, and conform to basic clinical requirements, including a simple reporting process.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this advanced certification course, participants will be able to:

• Capsular Stretches
• Know appropriate methods of evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, and differential diagnosis of musculoskeletal pathology
• Demonstrate a deep understanding and application of advanced Manual Therapy techniques

Create and apply appropriate manual therapy treatment protocols that may include:

• Trigger Point Therapy
• Deep and superficial Myofascial Therapy
• Stabilization & Muscle Strengthening Systems
• Neurofascial Mobilization
• Muscle Energy Technique
• Proprioceptive Training

Objectives

Upon completion of this advanced certification course, participants will be able to:

• Know appropriate methods of evaluation, assessment, diagnosis & differential diagnosis of musculoskeletal pathology.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding and appropriate handling of all Manual Therapy approaches discussed.

Create appropriate Manual Therapy Treatment Protocols that may include:

• Trigger Point Therapy, Deep and Superficial MyoFascial Therapy, Muscle Energy Technique, NeuroFascial Mobilization, Lumbar Mobilization-Manipulation, Lumbar Stabilization, Muscle Strengthening Systems, and Proprioceptive Training.
• Demonstrate accurate application of basic, intermediate and advanced Manual Therapy techniques.
• Pass a written and practicum exam.
Benefits of the Mastery Certification in Manual Therapy
The Complete Program MCMT includes:
- 06 complete seminars, achivieng the MCMT certification
- Exclusive Certification and the title of MCMT

- International Professional Referral at Hands-On Seminars website, working as a great tool for advertisement of your services and to offer credibility of your certification to your patients:  <http://www.handsonseminars.com/mcmt_certified_professionals.asp>
- Case study for each one of the 05 seminars.
- All the DVDs


- Trigger Point DVD
- Trigger Point and Myofascial Therapy Book
- 02 Posters of Trigger Point
- Knobber
Instituto Physion

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PT - 01: Trigger Point Therapy and Proprioceptive Therapy
PT - 02: Manual Therapy approach for Cervical Spine Pathology
PT - 03: Manual Therapy approach for Lumbar Spine Pathology
PT - 04: Manual Therapy approach for Shoulder, Elbow & Hand Pathology
PT - 05: Manual Therapy approach for Hip, Knee & Foot Pathology
PT - MCMT: Mastery Certification in Manual Therapy
This advanced training is designed to have immediate clinical applications, and is dedicated to those health care professionals who want to learn a total Manual Therapy approach to Cervical Spine Pathology.

Participants will be taught integrated, comprehensive techniques from the following approaches:

a. Trigger Point Therapy
b. Deep and Superficial Myofascial Therapy
c. Muscle Energy Technique
d. Neurofascial Mobilization
e. Cervical Mobilization - Manipulation
f. Cervical Stabilization
g. Proprioceptive Training


Participants will further enhance their skills in differential diagnosis, and evaluation and treatment methods of cervical spine pathology.

Faculty:
Dimitrios Kostopoulos, PT, PhD, Dsc, ECS
Dr. Kostopoulos is world renowned, leading expert in Myofascial Pain and the co-founder of Hands-On Care Physical Therapy and Hands-On Seminars in New York. He earned his Doctorate (PhD) and Master's degrees at New York University and his second Doctorate of Science (DSc) degree at Rocky Mountain University (Clinical Electrophysiology).

Dr. Kostopoulos has extensive training and teaching experience in different areas of manual therapy with emphasis in Trigger Point, MyoFascial, NeuroFascial Therapy and Manipulation. He also specializes in Electroneuromyography Testing and he is a Board Certified Clinical Electrophysiology Specialist.
 
He is past faculty member of Mercy College, a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pain Management and an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Academy of Orthopedic and Manipulative Physical Therapy. Dr Kostopoulos is currently serving as Co-chair of AIPT (the private practitioners' special interest group of the New York Physical Therapy Association).

Dr. Kostopoulos has taught students in the US, Europe, Asia and Africa and has published numerous research articles. He is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies published by Elsevier and Contributing Editor of the Indian Journal of Physical Therapy.

Konstantine Rizopoulos, PT, FABS
Dimitrios Kostopoulos and Konstantine Rizopoulos are the developers of a comprehensive therapeutic approach that integrates trigger point, myofascial, NeuroFascial, Proprioceptive and manipulative therapy techniques.

They are alto the authors of the Book, the Video and the Posters in "Trigger Point & MyoFascial Therapy" and a Video Series in Manual Therapy.
Konstantine Rizopoulos is world renowned, leading expert in Myofascial Pain and the co-founder of Hands-On Care Physical Therapy and Hands-On Seminars in New York. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Athens, Greece and has completed extensive post-graduate courses while he is actively pursuing his Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Mr. Rizopoulos has extensive experience in the area of manual therapy, particularly in MyoFascial and Trigger Point Therapies, neuromobilization, strain and counterstrain and

muscle energy technique approaches. He is a Master Practitioner of Neurolonguistic Programming and specializes in consulting individuals and businesses to identify and unleash their true potential.

Mr. Rizopoulos is an active member of the APTA, Fellow member of the American Back Society and a member of the Hellenic Medical Society. He lectures internationally in conferences and continuing education courses through Hands-On Seminars and has published numerous studies. He is a Contributing Editor for the Indian Journal of Physical Therapy.