This course is designed to facilitate therapist’s “wise action” during examination and intervention for a patient with a supposed musculoskeletal condition. Emphasis will focus on applied anatomy and physiology, palpation skills, differentiation, “clinical reasoning”, and basic manual therapy techniques. Teaching strategies will include outside readings, lecture, laboratory & case study development.
This course provides the practicing physical therapist the basis for radiograph, MRI, CT scan & bone scan integration into the clinical decision-making process for a patient with a supposed musculoskeletal condition. The initial class will discuss the basics of interpretation with the following class meetings addressing regional or joint specific conditions. Course Laboratory experiences will allow the therapist to practice interpreting radiographic tests as they pertain to a specific case presentation.
Friday, January 16, 2026 – 2:30-6:30 p.m. (4 hours)
Saturday, January 17, 2026 – 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (9 hours, 1 hour break)
Sunday, January 18, 2026 – 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (7 hours, 1 hour break)
Pricing Manual Therapy I: Differentiation and Intervention in Musculoskeletal Practice and Radiology in Physical Therapist Musculoskeletal Practice:
Regular Rate: $550
SAU Alumni or Group Rate: $495
With CE Voucher Rate: $350
