At the end of this course the participants should have:
- Theoretical knowledge about the function and dysfunction of joints.
- Theoretical knowledge about the effect of injury, ageing and immobilisation on synovial joints; and the aim of treatment of joints.
- Insight into the assessment of joints dysfunction and reliability of measures.
- Knowledge of different approaches of treatment of joint dysfunction (Maitland, Mulligan, Kaltenborn, McKenzie, Hing et al).
- Clinical reasoning skills towards choice/grade/dosage of treatment techniques.
- Knowledge of the current literature on the effects of joint mobilisation and the evidence for efficacy.
- Practical experience of several treatment techniques for vertebral and different peripheral joints.