An Eclectic Approach to the Principles & Practice of Manual Therapy (PHT 5 743)
Term: 2025-2026 Academic Year Summer
Description
This course introduces students to the diverse schools of thought inOrthopaedicManual Physical Therapy (OMPT), includingCyriax, Australian, Nordic, Paris, McKenzie, Mulligan, Osteopathic, and soft tissue approaches. Students explore the historical development, theoretical frameworks, examination methods, and intervention techniques unique to each approach through virtual classroom activities, case studies, and technique demonstrations. The course emphasizes evidence-based practice and the integration of key OMPT concepts into comprehensive patient care for musculoskeletal conditions. Students develop clinical reasoning skills by comparing approaches and applying techniques through weekly video submissions, culminating in case presentations thatdemonstratepractical application of OMPT principles.