European core curriculum “Manual Medicine”

Sources I. Introduction Subject of manual medicine Manual Medicine is the medical discipline of enhanced knowledge and skills that by the use of theoretical basis, knowledge and conventional medical techniques of further medical specialities, carries out the manual diagnostic examination of the locomotor system, the head and connective tissue structures. [...]the ESSOMM appreciates substantial and safe components of osteopathic and chiropractic techniques as an integral part of Manual Medicine and therewith of medical sciences. Main emphasis of the course contents Levels of competence in knowledge (cognition): “K” Basic knowledge Reproducible knowledge Applied knowledge in relation to manual medicine Active teaching manual medicine knowledge Levels of competence in skills: “S” Functional tests, palpation Applying manual medicine techniques under supervision Applying manual medicine techniques without supervision Active teaching manual medicine skills Levels of competence in attitude: “A” History taking Inform about therapeutic options/contraindications Patient education 1. The exact theoretical content of the curriculum is not included in the curriculum. 1.1 Essential knowledge functional anatomy and biomechanics of the locomotor system (K3) physiology and pathophysiology of the locomotor system (K2) functional analysis of the locomotor system (K3) principles of manual medicine and major postulated mechanisms of action (K3) anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the nervous system in relation to pain and dysfunction (K2) function and interlinked function (chain reactions) as well as the dysfunction within and between the organs of the locomotor system (spine, extremity joints, muscles, ligaments, fascia) (K2) primary and secondary somatic dysfunctions, simple and complex dysfunctions in the locomotor system (K3) specific postulated mechanisms of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques (K3) clinical syndromes and differential diagnostics of the locomotor system (K2) relevant ancillary diagnostics (e. g. laboratory, imaging, electro-diagnostics) to manual medicine (K2) risks and benefits of other relevant therapeutic modalities compared to or in conjunction with manual medicine (K3) indications and contraindications for different therapeutic options (K3) 1.2 Essential skills informing the patient adequately about their condition in order to obtain informed consent (A2) effectively inform the patient about anticipated benefits and outcomes, potential risks