Intermediate Curriculum
- MUSCLE ENERGY II (22 Hours)
Description: This course presents a review and integration of previous material focusing on clinical problem solving and patient management. Additional lectures and labs develop palpation and diagnostic skills as well as alternate treatment approaches.
Recommended Text: The Muscle Energy Manual Vol. I, II, III, Mitchell Jr. F.L. MET Press, 1995
- CRANIAL SACRAL OSTEOPATHY II (22 Hours)
Description: This course includes an extensive review as well as new approaches incorporating the use of fulcrum diagnosis and balancing. Additional exploration is made into the fluid dynamics and midline function of the 'tidal body'.
Required Text: Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Approaches to the Primary Respiratory Mechanism, Friedman H.D., Gilliar W.G., Glassman J.H., SFIMMS Press, 2000
- MYOFASCIAL RELEASE II (22 Hours)
Description: This course includes a review and integration of previous material with emphasis on the myofascial screening exam and Release Enhancing Maneuvers (REM's). New materials focus on integrating the cranial concept for diagnosis and treatment, dynamic upper and lower extremity release, and presents the myofascial approaches of Sutherland, Becker, Ward, Chila, and Barral.
Required Text: Myofascial and Fascial-Ligamentous Approaches in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Friedman H.D., Gilliar W.G., Glassman J.H., SFIMMS Press, 2000
- VISCERAL OSTEOPATHY II-A, Urogenital Region (22 Hours)
- VISCERAL OSTEOPATHY II-B, Thorax and Head (22 Hours)
Description: See description Visceral Osteopathy I above.
Required Text: Course syllabus
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