Instructor:

Phillip Tehan, DO, Dip, Physiotherapy, MHSc

Course Location:

Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital – University Campus 

3599 University Boulevard South

Jacksonville, Florida, 32216

Course Objectives
At the completion of the Essentials of Spinal Manipulation program, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss current best evidence relating to the effectiveness and use of High Velocity Low Amplitude (HVLA) thrust techniques in clinical practice.
  • Describe the risks and benefits of HVLA thrust techniques as applicable to each region of the spine and sacroiliac joint.
  • Describe the biomechanical model of spinal locking using either facet apposition or ligamentous/myofascial tension underpinning pre-thrust spinal positioning for all regions of the spine and sacroiliac joint.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in pre-thrust spinal positioning for the following regions: O-C1, C1-2, C2-7, C7-T3, T4-9, L1-5, L5-S1 and sacroiliac joint.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the effective delivery of HVLA thrust techniques in a manner that is safe, comfortable for the patient and which does not use excessive force or leverage for the following regions: O-C1, C1-2, C2-7, C7-T3, T4-9, L1-5, L5-S1, and sacroiliac joint.

Intended Audience
The information presented in this course is clinically relevant for Physical Therapist (PT) designation only.

Included this statement for all courses: Disclaimer: Registrations from individuals with clinical designations not listed in the intended audience for this course may be subject to removal from the course roster without a full refund. See Brooks IHL Course Policies and Procedures for details at Brooksihl.org. If you are unsure or have questions related to the intended audience, please email CEU@BrooksIHL.org and we will be happy to help clarify!

Course Education Level: Introductory 

Contact Hours:
This course has been approved for 23 contact hours by the following boards.

  • Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice 

Enrollment
If you are a Brooks Clinician and want to pay by cost center, please fill out this registration form and return the check and form to the Brooks IHL.

Attendance: Participants are expected to stay through the entire course in order to receive the most benefit from the course, and to earn all of the CEUs for the course. This includes attending all 6 sessions from start to finish.

Satisfactory Course Completion:
Full course attendance (including signing the attendance sheet each day), performance demonstrations and question and answer session.

Course Evaluation/Survey:
Within 48 hours of course completion, you will receive a post course survey. The IHL values your feedback and we thank you in advance for taking the survey.

Interested in the Masterclass? View the 2025 Advanced Spinal Manipulation Program here.