Advanced Manual Therapy

Elevate your manual therapy skills to the next level with advanced techniques that will enable you to effectively treat a wide range of cases you encounter on a daily basis.

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Course Description

The Advanced Therapist Module will advance the basic manual skills learned in CCRT certification program to a higher level. This practical and case-oriented course will strongly emphasize the spine and will focus on advanced joint mobilization techniques of the extremities. Participants will receive ample hands-on experience with dogs on site.

Prerequisites:

This 2.5-day course is open to veterinarians and physical therapists who have successfully completed their CCRT. Veterinarians and physical therapists certified through other programs (CCRP, CCAT, VMRT, and CCRV) who have completed CRI’s Clinical Skills Module are also welcome. Good basic manual skills are expected.

RACE Approved for 20 Credit hours by the AAVSB

RACE approval Pending

Note: The last day of class ends early to allow students the opportunity to return home that evening. Students who do not attend a full day of class will not receive full CE credit hours for that day. Do not make airline reservations that require you to depart class before 12:00 P.M.


Course Instructor:

Ellen Martens, PT, MT, VC, CCRT


Topics Covered:

  • Science and research behind manual therapy
  • Spinal and extremity joint kinematics and biomechanics
  • Joint evaluation of the extremities and spine
  • Indications and contraindications for joint mobilization
  • Advanced joint mobilization treatment techniques
  • Case studies

Additional Course Information

Course Dates: June 11-13, 2026

Course Fee: $2450

    • A $50.00 USD non-fundable deposit is required at the time of registration to secure your seat
    • An invoice will be sent at the beginning of 2026 for the remaining balance of $2400.00 USD to be paid in full by 3/11/2026

Class Times:

Days 1- 2: 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.

Day 3: 8 A.M. to 12 P.M.

Note: The last day of class ends early to allow students the opportunity to return home that evening. Students who do not attend a full day of class will not receive full CE credit hours for that day. Do not make airline reservations that require you to depart class before 12:00 P.M.

Course Location:

Het Waterhof

Halingenstraat 57, 3806 Sint-Truiden, Belgium

Phone: +32 477 61 58 18


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