Handbook

Be proficient at motion palpation of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine and pelvis.

Be able to demonstrate the proper application of various manual and manipulative techniques for the correction of joint dysfunction in the cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine and pelvis (universal competency 5.2).

Understand and demonstrate the palpation of, the function, and consistency of soft tissues and related pathologies of spasm, trigger points, and weakness.

Be able to palpate, diagnose, differentially diagnose and apply the various treatment techniques for soft tissue problems seen in the cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine and pelvis (universal competency 5.2).

Understand and be able to apply the diagnosis of the different pathomechanical and pathological disease processes seen in, but not limited to, the cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine, and pelvis (universal competency 3.4).

Be able to identify commonly risk factors associated with adverse outcomes and to identify contraindications to care so as to manage risk in clinical practice (universal competency 3.1 and 3.4).

Be able to use an evidence based approach to the planning, delivering and evaluation of patient care (competency standard 3.9).

Demonstrate the capacity to critically thinking and problem solving to all aspects of care (universal competency 1.2).

Understand the comorbidities associated with musculoskeletal pain complaints so as to implement health promotion and disease prevention strategies (competency standard 2.3 and universal competency 5.2).