MANUAL THERAPY FOUNDATION OF INDIA ® ( An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Organisation) (Collaborative Partner of Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy) Organises “ADVANCED CERTIFICATE COURSE IN MANUAL THERAPY (A.C.M.T)” AND “ADVANCED FELLOWSHIP IN MANUAL THERAPY (A.F.M.T)” (November 7th – November 16th , 2025) Mangalore ACMT Course Philosophy This Manual Therapy programme aims to facilitate a clinical approach presented from a broad perspective with respect for the integration of articular, muscular, fascial and neurogenic structures. Emphasis is given to the new insights of connective tissue.  Functional anatomy and kinesiology of the ventral and dorsal slings are intensively studied and the role of fascia structures are discussed in a new perspective.

This MTFI workshop provides a critical insight into the complex anatomy and function of the musculo- fascia-skeletal system. The course facilitates analysing the mechanism behind possible dysfunctions, providing new clinical skills to enhance rehabilitation strategies and to treat the dysfunctions.

Course Benefits:

This course facilitates the identification of muscular imbalances, the fascial concepts and the various joint dysfunctions. In present day many patients come with trigger points along with muscular and fascial tightness. The MET and MFR techniques are very useful for correcting the muscular and fascial dysfunctions. The High Velocity Thrust techniques are excellent techniques to correct several articular dysfunctions of vertebral region, pelvic complex and peripheral joints.

The positional release techniques are useful to treat acute pain in muscles and joints. The lymphatic manipulation techniques are useful to facilitate the lymphatic drainage. The lymphatic drainage gets affected in case of chronic involvement of joints and skeletal muscles. In craniosacral therapy the therapist gently work with the spine,the skull and its cranial sutures, diaphragms and fascia. In this way, the restrictions of nerve passages are said to be eased, the movement of cerebrospinal fluid through the spinal cord is said to be optimized, and misaligned bones are said to be restored to their proper position. Craniosacral therapy is used  to treat mental stress, neck and back pain, migraines, TMJ Syndrome, and for chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia.

CONTENTS OF ACMT

COURSE CONTENTS

Introduction: 4 Hrs  
Hand posture and skills, Contact points of manipulators hand, Flicking Techniques ( Triceps flick, Double triceps flick, Wrist flick), Thrusts(Pectoralis thrust, Shoulder arm pull thrust, Body drop), Concept of somatic dysfunction, Rhythmic Techniques( articulation and springing, Low velocity stress techniques, Modifying factors in techniques.

Muscle Energy Techniques (Fred Mitchell's Concept): 14 Hrs 
Introduction to MET. Definitions of MET. Mechanism. Patterns of function and dysfunction (Vladimir Janda concept of postural and Phasic muscles). Methods of using MET. Sequence of assessment and treatment of Muscular dysfunctions. MET and joint treatments.

Myofascial Release Techniques: 10 Hrs 
Definition of MFR, Classification (Direct & Indirect, Intrinsic & Extrinsic), Description of fascia [Basic techniques (Feedback, Stretch, Hold, Release, End-feel)], concept of postural and phasic muscles (Vladimir Janda's concept), MFR treatment concepts [POE(T)], Steps to MFR, MFR Techniques (Stroke release, strum release, Focus strum, Dural tube stretch and combination stretch.

High Velocity Thrust Techniques: 12 Hrs 
Anatomy and Biomechanics of the vertebral column and pelvic complex. Cavitation mechanism ,Rationale for the use of HVLA thrust techniques. Complications, Contraindications and Safety Principles of spinal positioning and locking. HVLAT Techniques for the cervical region, cervicothoracic junction, thoracic region, rib cage,lumbar region and pelvic complex. Pathomechanics and HVLAT  techniques of the Hip, Knee and the Ankle Joint. Dysfunctions of the Elbow and Wrist joints. High Velocity Techniques for Elbow and Wrist joints.

Positional Release Techniques: 10 Hrs 
History, Definitions (Jones, Glover and Yates & Roth), Physiology of PRT (Proprioception-Neuromuscular feedback, Nociception-pain pathway, Facilitated segment with neural crosstalk, Fascial dysfunction, Jone's discoveries, Concept of Counter-strain, Indications for PRT, Basic steps to treat counterstrain, Treatment techniques for various muscles and joints using PRT.

Lymphatic Manipulations: 10 Hrs 
Palpation of lymphatic rhythm. Release of fascia and viscera with lympho-fascia release (LFR), Release of interstitial fluid, Release of body articulation (synovial fluid), Drainage of the pia and dura, brain ventricles and central canal of the spinal cord.

Craniosacral Manipulations: 12 Hrs 
Palpation: gross-subtle, active-passive, Three rhythms; heart, breathing and craniosacral. Palpation during flexion and extension phase, still point during CV4, CST as semi-closed hydraulic system. Primary respiratory mechanism, Articular mobility of the cranial bones, Mobility of the cranial and spinal dural membranes, Mobility of the central nervous system. Fluctuations of the Cerebrospinal fluid, Treatment techniques (Frontal lift, parietal lift, sphenoid compression and decompression, temporal mobilizations).

Resource Person:

Prof. Umasankar Mohanty,

B.P.T(Hons), M.P.T( Manual Therapy), S.R.P(London),MISEP(U.S.A), M.I.A.S.P, F.A.G.E ,PhD
[ Trained under faculties of Loma Linda University( USA), Orthopedic Medicine International(Belgium), University of Queensland ( Australia), McConnell Institute (Australia), Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (U.K) and  BCOM (London)]
President,Manual Therapy Foundation of India (R.)                                                                                                          
Member, International Society of Educators in Physiotherapy (Under WCPT).
International Partner, Americal Physical Therapy Association (A.P.T.A,U.S.A).
Author of the book “Manual Therapy of The Pelvic Complex" and  “Clinical Symposia in Manual Therapy”.
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Programmes conducted successfully by resource person at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Dehradun, Dharwad, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Latur, Ludhiana, Mangalore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Noida, Panipat, Pune, Surat, Thrissur, Udaipur, Vadodara, Warangal, Wardha, Colombo, Dhaka, Dubai, London, Manila,  Sharjah and Kaula Lumpur.

Dates : November 7th  – November 16th , 2025

Credit Hours : 72 Hours

Timings : 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. 

No of Seats : 30 (Max.) (First come first serve basis) 

Eligibility : Must have completed Certificate Course in Manual Therapy(CMT) conducted by Manual Therapy Foundation of India(MTFI).                
        
Venue : MTFI International Training Centre 302, 3rd Floor, Janvi Plaza, Bunts Hostel Road, Mangalore-575003, Karnataka, India.

Staying facility is available for the workshop participants. To avail the facility  send an e-mail (info@mtfi.net)or call up (00-91-9901659074)for the tariff/charges. 

Fees : Rs.20,500/-per participant till  September 30th , 2025; Rs.21,000 till October 15th,2025; Rs.21,500 till October 30th,2025; Rs.22,000 Spot ( If seats are available)

The above fee is applicable for participants of SAARC Countries.
International Registrants USD 800.

 (The fee includes Training fees, Study materials, Certificate, Transcript, two Video CD’s containing important techniques, Lunch and Refreshments).

Discounts:
1. The life members get discount of 5% on the fees ( photocopy of the membership certificate must be attached with application)
2. If you refer a friend to this course and both of you register, your friend and you get discount of Rs.400 on fees.
3. For group of 5 registrations there is 5% reduction in fees for each. The registrations must be sent together.
4. For group of 10 registrations there will be 10% reduction in fees for each registrant. The registrations must be sent together.

Please note that you can avail only one category of discount.

Registration:
The Registration Form can be downloaded from the website www.mtfi.net (home page).

Payments:
The participant may pay the entire fee at once  for the ACMT course and AFMT course or  may choose to pay Rs.5,000/- initially for registration for the ACMT course and the remaining course fee have to be submitted  on or before  the date of  commencement of  MCMT Course.

You may follow any one method for payments for registration to the course.

Method 1 : The payments to be made in form of DD in favor of "Manual Therapy Foundation of India" payable at "Mangalore".The DD is payable at "Mangalore". The cheque must be Crossed. 

The DD/ Cheque along and the registration form( downloadable from website www.mtfi.net ) should be send to “Manual Therapy Foundation of India”, 302, 3rd Floor, Janvi Plaza, Bunts Hostel Road, Mangalore-575003, Karnataka, India.

Method 2 : You may transfer from any bank in India with CBS facility using NEFT/ RTGS to our account. You have to take the following details for transfer.

Bank Name: Bank of Maharashtra, Bharat Building, P.M.Rao Road,Mangalore-1,Karnataka, India.
Account Name: Manual Therapy Foundation of India.
Account Number: 20065016289
IFSC Code: MAHB0000381

The International registrants can transfer by using the Swift Code of Bank of Maharashtra "MAHBINBB" in addition to the details provided above.

Once you transfer your payments you may send an e-mail to info@mtfi.net with details of transaction along with the registration form downloadable from www.mtfi.net . Along with the e-mail do sms or call to MTFI Course Co-ordinator 00-91-9901659074, 00-91-9448104132, 00-91-824-4254132. 

Note:

• The seats will be allotted to the participants on first come first serve basis. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
• All disputes and legal proceedings are subject to the exclusive Jurisdiction of competent courts and forums in Mangalore only.

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