Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment of Sacral Somatic Dysfunction: Diagnosis, OMT, and Therapeutic Exercises

What you'll learn

Diagnosis of Sacrum Somatic Dysfunction

Treatment of Sacrum Somatic Dysfunction

Osteopathic Manual Therapy

Exercises

Requirements

Basic Anatomy Knowledge: Familiarity with basic anatomy is helpful but not required. We'll cover everything you need to know within the course.

Description

Course Description:This course provides a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating sacral somatic dysfunction using osteopathic principles and techniques. It is designed for healthcare professionals, including osteopathic physicians, physical therapists, chiropractors, and manual therapy practitioners, who seek to enhance their understanding and clinical skills in sacral assessment and treatment.The diagnostic component of the course covers essential screening and motion tests for sacral dysfunction, including the Seated Flexion Test, Lumbosacral Spring Test, Backward Bending Test, and Respiratory Motion Test. Participants will also learn how to palpate the sacrum effectively and apply inherent motion techniques to refine their diagnosis. The course includes a structured framework for identifying different sacral dysfunctions The treatment section introduces a variety of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) techniques tailored for sacral dysfunction. These include counterstrain techniques for the sacrum, sacroiliac region, and piriformis muscle, as well as sacral rocking, myofascial release, balanced membranous tension, and facilitated oscillatory release. Additionally, participants will gain proficiency in muscle energy techniques for forward and backward sacral torsions, sacral flexion, and extension, as well as thrust techniques for unilateral sacral flexion.To support long-term management, the course also covers therapeutic exercises such as piriformis stretching, sacroiliac self-mobilization, and sacroiliac side-bending self-mobilization. These exercises help patients maintain sacral alignment and prevent dysfunction recurrence.By the end of the course, participants will have a structured and practical approach to sacral dysfunction, equipping them with the knowledge and hands-on techniques to enhance patient outcomes.

Overview

Section 1: Diagnosis of Sacrum Somatic Dysfunction:

Lecture 1 Seated flexion test

Lecture 2 Sacrum palpation

Lecture 3 Lumbosacral spring test

Lecture 4 Backward bending test

Lecture 5 Respiratory motion test

Lecture 6 Sacrum diagnosis using inherent motion

Lecture 7 Sacrum somatic dysfunction diagnosis

Section 2: Treatment of Sacrum Somatic Dysfunction: (OMT)

Lecture 8 Sacrum counterstrain

Lecture 9 Mid-pole sacroiliac counterstrain

Lecture 10 Piriformis counterstrain

Lecture 11 Sacral-rocking/myofascial release

Lecture 12 Sacrum-balanced membranous tension

Lecture 13 Sacroiliac percussion vibrator

Lecture 14 Sacrum-facilitated oscillatory release p. 104

Lecture 15 Forward sacral torsion muscle energy

Lecture 16 Backward sacral torsion muscle energy

Lecture 17 Sacral extension muscle energy

Lecture 18 Sacral flexion muscle energy

Lecture 19 Unilateral sacral flexion thrust

Section 3: Exercises

Lecture 20 Piriformis stretch

Lecture 21 Sacroiliac self-mobilization

Lecture 22 Sacroiliac sidebending self-mobilization

Lecture 23 PIRIFORMIS POSITION OF EASE

Physiotherapists,Chiropractors,Healthcare professionals,Physicians,Massage Therapists,Personal trainers,Oriental Medicine practitioners