Lower Quarter Positional Release Therapy

In this course, participants will learn lower quarter PRT techniques and clinical approaches to specific pathological conditions, such as ankle sprain, plantar fasciitis, iliotibial band friction syndrome, and others.

Continuing Education Credits: 16.0 CEUs

Course Objectives

1. Be able to describe the Mechanical Coupling Theory and how its supporting evidence is applicable to the application of PRT for lower quarter somatic dysfunction
2. Be able to identify two primary abnormal gait mechanics that may result in lower quarter somatic lesion loading patterns
3. Be able to apply and demonstrate at least three PRT upper and lower quarter techniques to treat common lower quarter conditions, such as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
4. Recall at least five clinical implications and contraindications of PRT
5. Verbalize how lower quarter PRT can be integrated into a Plan of Care (POC).

Pre-Requisite: Positional Release Therapy: An Evidence-Based Update