Foundations in Manual Therapy: Voice and Swallowing Disorders. An introduction to the evidence and approach. Course Description
Course Description: The clinician learned to understand the evidence and background science for manual therapy (MT) as a multifactorial method of impacting issues of voice and swallowing. Explained through a biopsychosocial approach, vs. tissue-based model of evaluation and intervention, 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 the ASHA CEUs. ***Timed Agendas 1:00 hour: Introduction to the science and evidence to support this approach 1:00 hour: Interviewing, and evaluation methods/Quiz Total: 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.