Course curriculum

  • 1

    An introduction to the approach used in this course

    • Download and review the course manual, course agenda, and review the CEU details.

    • Introduction to the Approach, Part One

    • Introduction to the Approach: Part Two

    • Introduction to the Approach: Part Three
  • 2

    Chapter #1: The Basics of this Approach

    • How might touch be impactful?

    • Working from a consent-based perspective

    • Shielded manual therapy: Assuring patient safety

    • Sensation and communication: Potential barriers
  • 3

    Chapter #2: The Neck Region

    • Basics of neck traction

    • Neck traction with upper chest and shoulder engagement

    • The occipital lift
  • 4

    Chapter #3: The shoulder and upper thorax region

    • Seated upper body engagements

    • The posterior shoulder region (2)

    • Rotational trunk engagements

    • Side-lying shoulder and torso region
  • 5

    Chapter #4: The lower torso and pelvis

    • The posterior diaphragm region

    • Exploring the pelvis
  • 6

    Chapter #5: Arms and legs

    • Leg pull

    • Arm pulls
  • 7

    Final steps

    • Before you go...

    • What's next? Earning CEUs and your Certificate of Completion

    • ASHA Quiz: Complete only if you are requesting ASHA CEUs

    • NCBTMB Quiz: Complete only if you are requesting NCBTMB (massage therapy) CEUs

    • Required ASHA CEU Demographic Form (Not required for NCBTMB)

    • Course Evaluation. Manual Therapy in Voice/Swallowing Disorders: Hands-on Online Course