iThrust HVLA Basic

ITHRUST HVLA BASIC is a theorical and practical course of Manual Therapy through manipulation techniques HVLA-T (High Velocity Low Ampliture – Thrust), better known as Thrust. The Manipulation with HVLA-T techniques consists in a fast and constrained mobilization applied to a joint segment that goes beyond the physiological joint range (Barrier),
without exceeding the anatomical limit. The Thrust techniques are absolutely painless and secure, but they must be
severely administered specifically in a measured and aimed way on the segment in which you want to act.

The manipulation with HVLA-T Techniques, when not in contraindication, allows:

• An articular release, often responsible of sterness/stiffness and soreness/phlogosis;
• Release of endorphins, neurotransmitters produced by the pituitary gland, that have a powerful painkiller
and anti-inflammatory effects;
• Pain improvement by reflex neural pathway.

The Thrusts, that are subjects of the course, are basic and advanced HVLA-T Techniques revised &/or adapted to the
daily clinical practice of the Instructor of the seminar to make them easier, outright, effective and easy learning.

Aims

At the end of the course the participants will be able to:

• Locate correctly and precisely the segment/s to be treated;
• Evaluate the indications and contraindications;
• Place the patient correctly for the specific technique;
• Treat by using fast and precise osteopathic techniques;
• Perform correctly and precisely the specific the Manipulative Thrust (HVT – High Velocity Thrust).

Seminar Structure

The program includes 20% theory (pre-course learning) and 80% hands-on practical training. Throughout the course, participants will learn more than 35 adapted HVLA-T (High Velocity Low Amplitude Thrust) techniques derived from Osteopathy, Chiropractic, and Manual Medicine.

Course Content

• Methodology
• Introduction to HVLA-T manipulations
• Clinical and neurophysiological principles
• Mechanisms of action of HVLA-T manipulations
• The concept of the anatomical barrier
• HVLA-T reflex techniques and the Triangle System approach
• Working with open and closed techniques
• Positioning, pre-tensioning, and thrust application using Thrust Trainers
• Practical sessions on palpating and engaging the anatomical barrier
• Technique descriptions, indications, and precautions
• Thoracic spine techniques (Butterfly, Cup, Direct, and Dog techniques)
• Cervicothoracic junction (C7–T1) techniques
• Rib techniques (1st rib, upper, middle, and lower ribs)
• Cervical spine techniques (upper, middle, and lower cervical spine; open, closed, and distraction techniques)
• Shoulder complex techniques (GH, SC, and AC joints)
• Elbow techniques (proximal radius and ulna)
• Wrist and hand techniques (distal radius and ulna, scaphoid, lunate, pisiform, and fingers)
• Y-axial distraction (short and long distraction)
• Lumbar spine techniques (Lumbar Roll and Kick Lumbar Roll)
• Sacroiliac joint techniques (Banana and Side techniques)
• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) techniques
• Hip distraction techniques
• Knee techniques (tibia and fibula; pronation, supination, open and closed techniques)
• Ankle techniques (tibiotalar joint)
• Foot techniques (talus, cuboid, navicular, medial, intermediate and lateral cuneiforms, calcaneus, and toes)
• Instructor demonstrations (positioning, pre-tensioning, and thrust application)
• Extensive hands-on practical training
• Clinical case assessment and discussion