PELVIC INFLUENCE ON SPINAL MECHANICS Advanced Assessment & Correction Strategies
Course Overview
Learning Outcomes: What You Will Gain by the End of This Lecture
By the conclusion of this insightful session, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the historical evolution of spinal mechanics
Trace foundational principles from Dr. Lovett (1903) to Harrison Fryette’s influential work (1918).
2. Differentiate between Type I (Neutral) and Type II (Non-Neutral) spinal mechanics
Learn the coupled motion patterns of side bending and rotation.
3. Comprehend the principles of spinal coupling
Discover when and why rotation and side bending occur in the same or opposite directions.
4. Explore spinal-pelvic interrelationships
Analyze their coordination during functional movements such as the gait cycle.
5. Recognize the clinical relevance of spinal and pelvic motion patterns
Apply these insights to musculoskeletal assessment and treatment planning.
6. Develop hands-on assessment skills
Practice palpating transverse processes in three functional positions to assess spinal movement.
7. Enhance biomechanical reasoning
Improve interpretation of motion dysfunctions throughout the vertebral column.
8. Integrate advanced spinal assessment techniques
Elevate your diagnostic precision in clinical practice.
9. Identify and analyze abnormal movement patterns
Learn how these patterns contribute to pain and dysfunction.
10. Design individualized treatment strategies
Base your approach on a functional understanding of spinal and pelvic motion.
11. Apply spinal mechanics principles across clinical settings
Adapt techniques for both orthopedic and sports medicine applications.
12. Bridge theory with real-world clinical application
Deliver evidence-informed, patient-centered care using refined assessment and intervention methods.
