Motion Palpation in Chiropractic Practice

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The Motion Palpation in Chiropractic Practice course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of joint palpation as a diagnostic skill. The course covers anatomical landmarks and normal joint motion assessment in the axial and appendicular skeleton. Emphasis is placed on practical, hands-on learning through paired exercises and guided instruction.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Motion Palpation
Overview of motion palpation in chiropractic care Importance of accurate joint assessment in diagnosis and treatment Safety considerations and best practices in motion palpation

Module 2: Anatomical Landmarks and Normal Joint Motion
Detailed study of anatomical landmarks across the axial and appendicular skeleton Understanding and identifying normal joint movements in various regions of the body

Module 3: Skull and Cervical Spine Palpation
Hands-on practice in identifying landmarks and assessing joint motions in the skull and cervical spine Techniques for assessing normal and abnormal cervical spine movement

Module 4: Thoracic Spine and Ribcage Palpation
Palpation and assessment of thoracic spine and ribcage joints Differentiating normal ribcage motion from restricted or abnormal movements

Module 5: Lumbar Spine and Pelvis Palpation
Palpation techniques for lumbar spine and pelvic joints Identification and assessment of normal and abnormal movements in the lumbar region

Module 6: Shoulder and Upper Extremity Palpation
Hands-on practice in identifying joint landmarks and assessing motions in the shoulder and upper extremities Differentiating between normal and abnormal joint movements

Module 7: Lower Extremity Palpation
Palpation and assessment of joints in the lower extremities Techniques for identifying and evaluating normal joint motions in the lower limbs

Module 8: Practical Application and Clinical Scenarios
Case-based scenarios for applying motion palpation in clinical practice Practice sessions and assessments with students working in pairs to perform joint palpation techniques

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What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Motion Palpation
Overview of motion palpation in chiropractic care Importance of accurate joint assessment in diagnosis and treatment Safety considerations and best practices in motion palpation

Module 2: Anatomical Landmarks and Normal Joint Motion
Detailed study of anatomical landmarks across the axial and appendicular skeleton Understanding and identifying normal joint movements in various regions of the body

Module 3: Skull and Cervical Spine Palpation
Hands-on practice in identifying landmarks and assessing joint motions in the skull and cervical spine Techniques for assessing normal and abnormal cervical spine movement

Module 4: Thoracic Spine and Ribcage Palpation
Palpation and assessment of thoracic spine and ribcage joints Differentiating normal ribcage motion from restricted or abnormal movements

Module 5: Lumbar Spine and Pelvis Palpation
Palpation techniques for lumbar spine and pelvic joints Identification and assessment of normal and abnormal movements in the lumbar region

Module 6: Shoulder and Upper Extremity Palpation
Hands-on practice in identifying joint landmarks and assessing motions in the shoulder and upper extremities Differentiating between normal and abnormal joint movements

Module 7: Lower Extremity Palpation
Palpation and assessment of joints in the lower extremities Techniques for identifying and evaluating normal joint motions in the lower limbs

Module 8: Practical Application and Clinical Scenarios
Case-based scenarios for applying motion palpation in clinical practice Practice sessions and assessments with students working in pairs to perform joint palpation techniques

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What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Motion Palpation Overview of motion palpation in chiropractic care Importance of accurate joint assessment in diagnosis and treatment Safety considerations and best practices in motion palpation

Module 2: Anatomical Landmarks and Normal Joint Motion Detailed study of anatomical landmarks across the axial and appendicular skeleton Understanding and identifying normal joint movements in various regions of the body

Module 3: Skull and Cervical Spine Palpation Hands-on practice in identifying landmarks and assessing joint motions in the skull and cervical spine Techniques for assessing normal and abnormal cervical spine movement

Module 4: Thoracic Spine and Ribcage Palpation Palpation and assessment of thoracic spine and ribcage joints Differentiating normal ribcage motion from restricted or abnormal movements

Module 5: Lumbar Spine and Pelvis Palpation Palpation techniques for lumbar spine and pelvic joints Identification and assessment of normal and abnormal movements in the lumbar region

Module 6: Shoulder and Upper Extremity Palpation Hands-on practice in identifying joint landmarks and assessing motions in the shoulder and upper extremities Differentiating between normal and abnormal joint movements

Module 7: Lower Extremity Palpation Palpation and assessment of joints in the lower extremities Techniques for identifying and evaluating normal joint motions in the lower limbs

Module 8: Practical Application and Clinical Scenarios Case-based scenarios for applying motion palpation in clinical practice Practice sessions and assessments with students working in pairs to perform joint palpation techniques

Assessment for this course

Earn a certificate

Student Ratings & Reviews

Quick Links

Resources

Support

Module 1: Introduction to Motion Palpation
Overview of motion palpation in chiropractic care Importance of accurate joint assessment in diagnosis and treatment Safety considerations and best practices in motion palpation

Module 2: Anatomical Landmarks and Normal Joint Motion
Detailed study of anatomical landmarks across the axial and appendicular skeleton Understanding and identifying normal joint movements in various regions of the body

Module 3: Skull and Cervical Spine Palpation
Hands-on practice in identifying landmarks and assessing joint motions in the skull and cervical spine Techniques for assessing normal and abnormal cervical spine movement

Module 4: Thoracic Spine and Ribcage Palpation
Palpation and assessment of thoracic spine and ribcage joints Differentiating normal ribcage motion from restricted or abnormal movements

Module 5: Lumbar Spine and Pelvis Palpation
Palpation techniques for lumbar spine and pelvic joints Identification and assessment of normal and abnormal movements in the lumbar region

Module 6: Shoulder and Upper Extremity Palpation
Hands-on practice in identifying joint landmarks and assessing motions in the shoulder and upper extremities Differentiating between normal and abnormal joint movements

Module 7: Lower Extremity Palpation
Palpation and assessment of joints in the lower extremities Techniques for identifying and evaluating normal joint motions in the lower limbs

Module 8: Practical Application and Clinical Scenarios
Case-based scenarios for applying motion palpation in clinical practice Practice sessions and assessments with students working in pairs to perform joint palpation techniques