MANUAL THERAPY Cairo-Egypt April-August 2014

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PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN
MANUAL THERAPY
Cairo-Egypt
April-August 2014
4th Intake
The aim of this diploma program is to provide physiotherapists and medical doctors
with a clear and simple framework of clinical reasoning to apply a wide range of
manual therapy assessment and treatment techniques for patients with
musculoskeletal conditions. The program will stimulate your thinking to reflect on
and improve your current clinical practice by adding more practical skills that
could be used, for a reason, to maximize the treatment outcomes.
The program is structured and planned according to the guidelines of the
international federation of orthopedic manual therapy.
Program Tutors:
Dr. Ross Mallet
Ross is a HPC registered physiotherapist and member of the chartered society physiotherapy-UK. He is a manual therapist
and visiting lecturer physiotherapy at the manual therapy course at post graduate level at Sheffield Hallam University.
He works as senior physiotherapists at National Health Service in the UK for many years with interest in spinal problems.
He is a member of the manual therapy society in the UK a membership that only granted to those with highly recognized
qualification in manual therapy within the United Kingdom.
Dr. Wael Shendy:
Wael is lecturer physiotherapy at Cairo University. He has a PHD in Physiotherapy from Cairo University. He is a
co-founder of McKenzie institute Egypt and delivered many workshops in the concept of mechanical diagnosis and
therapy. He is certified medical taping tutor with medical taping of Netherlands. Wael manage a caseload of musculoskeletal
and Neurological conditions and passionate about role of mechanical therapy and self-management in successful treatment
program.
Dr. Mahmoud Saad:
Mahmoud is a HPC registered physiotherapist and member of the chartered society physiotherapy- UK. He is a
Physiotherapy Senior Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University-UK teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level also
he is owner and clinical Director of HC Physiotherapy clinics in Sheffield-Manchester in the UK. His clinical interest is
Musculoskeletal and sports injuries management he was working as a senior physiotherapist with Rotherham united football
club in the FA league-UK. Mahmoud is also a certified medical taping tutor with medical taping of Netherland. He has
delivered over 50 courses and workshops in UK-Egypt-Oman-Kuwait and Jordan. He leads the musculoskeletal module at
the post graduate physiotherapy course.
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Teaching Schedule
Title
Date
Tutor
Foundation of MSK Practice
25-26 April
Dr Wael Shendy
Assessment and management of MSK problems
17-18 May
Dr Mahmoud Saad
Reasoning and techniques for spine
7-8 June
Dr Ross Mallet
Advanced treatment techniques and reasoning.
1,2,3 August
Dr Mahmoud Saad
MCQ and Practical Exam
3 August
70 hours of Teaching and 100 hours of distance learning
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This program runs for the fourth time in Cairo, Two other programs are
planned for colleagues in Kuwait and Oman. Total number of participants in
the previous programs is 75
The amount of theory to practical is 30/70.
Priority for those in our waiting list from last program. So limited places.
There is an opportunity for one candidate to attend two weeks clinical
placement in the UK with one of the program tutors. Partial fund will be
provided by primephysio. Ask organization team for details
Topics to be covered in the face to face teaching days (All Practical)
1. Spine and joints biomechanics.
2. Red flags
3. Subjective examination
4. Objective examination-Validity
5. Treatment planning
6. Treatment approaches- clinical reasoning
7. Mechanical treatment
8. Mobilisation and manipulation techniques
9. Exercise therapy
10. Taping techniques.
11. Neurodynamics
12. Soft tissue management (Friction massage-loading strategies- facilitation
techniques)
Distance Learning Component will cover the following topics:
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Reading research article
Pain
Neurodynamics
Outcome Measures
Elective topic
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Example of the practical Techniques to be covered (total number of techniques is 70 +)
Joints Assessment and treatment :
Soft Tissue Assessment and treatment :
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Accessory and Physiological mobilization
for peripheral joints
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Assessment and management of
tendonpathy
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Accessory and physiological mobilization
techniques for cervical, thoracic and
lumbar spine.
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Core stability principles
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Scapular stabilization techniques
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Differential diagnosis for peripheral joints
conditions
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Rotator cuff activation
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Proximal control activation
differential diagnosis for spinal problems
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Deep friction massage
Assessment techniques for Sacro-Iliac
Joint
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PNF principles and application.
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Mobilization techniques for Sacroiliac joint
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Neurodynamics techniques
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Manipulation techniques for thoracic and
lumbar spine
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Principles of effective rehabilitation
Mechanical Treatment of Spinal and
peripheral joints.
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Mechanical treatment for soft tissues
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Mobilization with movement.
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Education techniques
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Taping techniques
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Taping techniques
Rehabilitation principles :
Exam:
Practical exam: To evaluate your handling skills in relation to assessment and treatment techniques
MCQ exam:
40 MCQ questions to evaluate your understanding of the basics of clinical reasoning
within musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice.
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Diploma Fees:
Early Bird: Before 10th April
4200 Egyptian Pound
After 10th Apri l
4600 Egyptian pound
Fees funded by primephysio and HC physiotherapy services
(Original fees were: 8000 Pound).Payment could be made over two instalments.
Please note,Due to the time limitation and the complicated logistic of the program, the course
fees are non-refundable
This cost covers:
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Distance learning program
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Attendance of All the teaching blocks
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Certificate of attendance for each teaching block
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Certificate of attendance for the diploma program
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Handout (150 Pages)
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Soft copy of all learning materials
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Practical kit (Mobilization belt-Lumbar Roll)
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Lunch breaks
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Exam fees
How to Register:
Please call primephysio organization team for details:
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Dr Haitham Elessawy: 01002087891
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Dr Sawsan Abd ElAl: 01008616829
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Dr Sarah Magdy: 01226675050
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Dr Aya Elnour: 01099057404
Registered training provider in wales and England
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