Saturday & Sunday December 6th/7th 2025,
@Pursue PT 271 Grove Ave, Building C Verona NJ 07044
SPINAL MANIPULATION
COURSE
Physical Therapist: $650.00
Student Physical Therapist Receive a 40% discount: $390.00. Please contact Brandon@Pursueptnow.com to sign up.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed for students, new grads, and experienced clinicians who feel they lack the confidence to use thrust manipulation of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. This course will teach the clinical decision making used for spinal manipulation, current statistics, analysis of outcomes from clinically relevant research, safety measures and screening required prior to providing this manual intervention in order to increase the confidence of therapists to implement manual therapy into care for patients with pain. Additionally, students will be taught the psychomotor skills to perform spinal manipulation techniques of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacroiliac joint regions as well as mobility exercises to compliment the manual techniques learned.
Learn how to integrate spinal manipulation into your evidence-based treatment plans and differentiate yourself in a competitive clinical environment.
Strengthen Your Skill Set and Overcome Uncertainty
If you’re eager to master thrust manipulation techniques but feel unsure where to start, this course bridges the gap between theory and hands-on application. Gain the confidence you need to deliver effective patient care and enhance clinical outcomes.
Course participants consistently report improved confidence and clinical results after applying techniques learned.
Why Choose IOSMT?
Attendees not only receive comprehensive instruction on safe and effective manipulative techniques, but they also engage in practical labs that ensure immediate skill application in their clinics.
Led by expert instructors with decades of hands-on experience, this course emphasizes real-world techniques that translate directly to improved patient outcomes.
The IOSMT program is nationally recognized for elevating clinical standards in orthopedic and sports manual therapy.
How will this course benefit my clinical practice?
Mastering spinal manipulations enables you to more effectively reduce pain and improve mobility in patients with spine-related issues. It also helps differentiate you in a competitive job market – integrating these evidence-backed skills can elevate your practice and signal advanced competency to employers and patients.
What makes IOSMT’s spinal manipulation course different from other CEU programs?
Unlike generic CEU courses, this program is led by fellowship-trained faculty with national-level teaching experience, ensuring you receive advanced, evidence-based instruction. The curriculum balances research, clinical reasoning, and extensive lab practice so you can apply techniques immediately in the clinic. By focusing on both competence and confidence, IOSMT helps you stand out in your region as a PT skilled in advanced manual therapy.
Will I be able to use spinal manipulation immediately after completing the course?
Yes. The course is designed for practical application, with extensive lab time dedicated to mastering high-velocity thrust techniques under expert supervision. By the end of the weekend, you’ll be able to integrate spinal manipulation into patient care safely and effectively.
Plenty of Free Parking.
Snacks and Refreshments will be provided.
Approved for 17 CEU's in NJ/PA and 16.28 in NY.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Day 1 Saturday December 6th, 2025
8:00am-8:30am
Sign In and Introduction
By Dr. Brandon Cruz
8:30am-9:00am
Lecture: Should We Manipulate
9:00am-9:30am
Lecture: Safety of Manipulation
9:30am-10:30am
Lecture: Red Flags
10:30am-11:00pm
Lab: Cervical Spine Mobilization
11:00am-12:00pm
Lab: Cervical Manipulations
12:00pm-1:00pm
LUNCH TIME!
1:00pm-1:30pm
Lecture: Neurophysiologic/ Forces to Manipulation
1:30pm-2:30pm
Lab: Thoracic Manipulation
2:30pm-2:45pm
Break
2:45pm-3:15pm
Discussion
3:15pm-4:00pm
Lecture: Case Review
4:15pm-5:00pm
Lab: Cervical Manual Therapy Review
Day 2 Sunday December 7th, 2025
8:00am-8:30am
Sign In
8:30am-9:30am
Round Robin Technique Review
9:30am-10:30am
Lecture: Evidence Based Examination & Management of Cervical & Thoracic Spine
10:30am-11:00am
Lab: Lumbar Mobilizations
11:00am-12:00pm
Lab: TLJ and Lumbar Manipulations
12:00pm-1:00pm
LUNCH TIME!
1:00pm-2:00pm
Lecture: Regional Interdependence, HVLA using Foam Roller
2:00pm-3:00pm
Lab: Mobility and Motor Control
3:00pm-3:30pm
Lab: Review/ Open Lab
WHO'S TEACHING
Dr. Cruz is a true leader in the profession and have the utmost passion for it, paving the way for younger clinicians. Both have made the leap to start their own private practices where they continually mentor DPT students, Sports and Orthopedic Residents and Fellows in Training.
Dr. Cruz has lead by example having gone through Temple University's Orthopedic Residency Program as well as completed his Fellowship training in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy @ Regis University,
Brandon has spoke and presented at National level Conferences such as AAOMPT multiple times.
DR. BRANDON CRUZ
BOARD CERTIFIED IN SPORTS & ORTHOPEDICS
FELLOWSHIP TRAINED IN ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL PHYSICAL THERAPY
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Saturday & Sunday December 6th/7th 2025,
@Pursue PT 271 Grove Ave, Building C Verona NJ 07044
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