Foundations in Manual Therapy Seminars

Manual Therapy in Voice/Swallowing Disorders: An Introduction to the Evidence

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a course that teaches specific techniques. Rather, it introduces the learner to the science and evidence behind an approach to manual therapy that is inclusionary to biopsychosocial perspectives and sets the tone for adding a patient-centered model to any given modality, as well as being tailored to the hands-on courses that are taught through Foundations in Manual Therapy Seminars. Due to expanding the basis of application beyond just the clinician's experience, the learner will find this content a useful addition to any intervention.

Course Description

The clinician learned to apply the evidence for manual therapy (MT) as a multifactorial method of impacting issues of voice and swallowing. By using a biopsychosocial approach, the SLP understood how a patient-led, shared decision-making model optimizes clinical outcomes. Through examples and demonstration videos, the SLP saw how the theory flows into practice.

Learning Objectives

After successful completion of this online module, the therapist will:

1.    Be able to compare and contrast the traditional “tissue-based” explanatory model of change with neurologically based models with respect to manual therapy.

2.    Be able to describe the strengths and limitations of a postural/biomechanical evaluation and treatment-based approach. 

3.    Be able to describe the variations in explanations for manual therapy effects.

Successful completion of the course and associated award of ASHA CEUs are contingent upon:

1.    Completion of the full online course.

2.    A passing score on the written, 10-question multiple-choice examination given at the end of the online course. A grade of 80% or higher is required to pass. 

3.    Failure to complete the course or pass the quiz will result in the forfeiture of the ASHA CEUs.

Timed Agenda

Required, pre-seminar online module

1:00 hours:             Introduction to the science and evidence to support this approach

1:00 hours:         Interviewing, and evaluation methods/Quiz

2.0 instructional hours

This course is offered for 0.20 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area)

Disclosures

Walt Fritz has the following relevant financial relationship to disclose: He receives royalties from similar course content delivered through Medbridge Massage, has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose, and there are no content disclosures or financial/in-kind disclosures.

Target Audience

Intended for SLPs/Voice Professionals, SLPAs, Massage Therapists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and other appropriately licensed health professionals.

While some approvals are already in place, CEUs for PTs/OTs will be approved on an as-needed basis, please inquire early.

Massage Therapy (NCBTMB and NYS MTs, 2.0 CE Hrs) are approved.