This course focuses on the comprehensive evaluation and management of the Pelvic girdle.
Clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis and
evidence based practice with a practical
approach will be presented throughout the
coursework. Eclectic and historical approaches
will be incorporated into the course. The course
will utilize thrust, non-thrust, soft tissue and exercise
techniques. This is a hands-on, lab intensive course
with supervised practice and case-based
application.
Target Audience: PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, ATCs
Instructional Level: Beginners
Instructional Methods: Hands-on lab, lecture with Q&A, group discussion, patient cases, evidence review. This is a live satellite course.
Course Completion Requirements: must attend the entire 1-day course and complete the post-course test
CEUs 8
TPTA CCUs 16
AOTA CEUs 1.6
Course Rationale:
This course focuses on the comprehensive evaluation and management of the Pelvic girdle. Clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis and evidence based practice with a practical approach will be presented throughout the coursework. Eclectic and historical approaches will be incorporated into the course. The course will utilize thrust, non-thrust, soft tissue and exercise techniques. This is a hands-on, lab intensive course with supervised practice and case-based application.
Course Objectives
- Demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge of the pelvic joints and
surrounding soft tissue. - Demonstrate understanding of how to use current evidence
supporting appropriate tests for examination and treatment options,
while treating each patient as a unique individual to yield the best
outcome. - Demonstrate manual/diagnostic skills to identify pelvic girdle
dysfunction. - Demonstrate interventions including thrust, non-thrust
mobilizations, soft tissue mobilizations and exercise to treat the pelvic
girdle
8:00-8:15 Introduction
8:15-9:00 Anatomy Review of the Pelvic Girdle
9:00-9:30 Review of accurate anatomical landmarks for palpation
9:45-10:30 Common clinical presentations
10:30-10:45 Subjective Assessment
10:45-12:00 Examination review/LAB
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:30 Lecture Provocation/Intervention
1:30-2:15 Provocation Techniques
2:15-3:30 Mobilization Techniques
3:30-4:15 Continued Manual Therapy: Soft Tissue Techniques
4:15-5:00 Exercise Intervention
5:00-5:45 Case Study/Group Presentation
5:45-6:00 Wrap up and Q&A
Duncan, SC.
1665 E Main St, Duncan, SC 29334
August 16, 2025.