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Manual Therapy for the Geriatric Patient - Maitland, Mulligan and McKenzie Techniques for the Older Patient Techniques for the Older Patient

GREAT Seminars and Books

Objectives

Upon Completion of this Seminar, Participants will be able to:
1. Perform and practice numerous manual techniques that are safe and appropriate for the older patient.
2. Discuss the common comorbidities of older persons as they pertain to applying manual therapy techniques.
3. Design comprehensive treatment programs that include manual techniques for older patients with a myriad of diagnoses.
4. Discuss the precautions and contraindications for using manual therapy techniques with geriatric patients.
5. Compare and contrast the manual therapy approaches of McKenzie, Maitland, and Mulligan.
6. Explain the pathomechanics of common orthopedic diagnoses specific to the geriatric population.
7. Select evidence-based manual therapy techniques to address pain and mechanical disorders for treating the spine and extremities in older persons.
8. Use the detailed handout (with photographs and stepby- step descriptions) in daily practice to apply manual therapy techniques to geriatric patients.

Target Audience

Audience: Primary Audience - Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants.
Secondary Audience: Other Rehabilitation Professionals.

Confirmation Notes

Level: This course is at an intermediate level.

Confirmation: A confirmation letter will be sent at least 1 month prior to the course with local hotels and information upon receipt of your registration form and fee. If you do not receive confirmation 2 weeks prior to class, please call to verify your registration. Registrations are not guaranteed until confirmed. Space may be limited, so register early.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing at least two weeks prior to the seminar date for tuition refund less a $75 administration fee. NO refunds will be made after this date. Course Cancellation: GREAT Seminars and Books, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a course up to 2 weeks prior to the seminar date. In the event of cancellation of a course only the tuition fee will be refunded in full. GREAT Seminars and Books, Inc. is not responsible for reimbursement of non-refundable airline tickets, lodging, or other related costs.

Educational Credit: A certificate of attendance for 20 contact hours of educational activity (20 CEUs or 2.0 CEUs depending on how your Practice Act determines CEUs in your state) will be awarded to registrants upon completion of the seminar.
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All of our courses have Board of Certification Approval (NATA) and AOTA approval. Your tuition is tax deductible. All expenses of Continuing Education (including registration fees, travel, meals, and lodging) taken to maintain or improve professional skills are tax deductible according to Treasury Regulation 1.162-5 Couglin vs. Commissioner, 203 F2d 307. Lost Certificates: Requests for a replacement certificate must be received in writing stating the name and dates of course attended. The cost for a replacement certificate is $25.

Agenda

DAY 1

7:30AM Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:00AM Comorbidities and Special Precautions/ Contraindications for Manual Therapy in the Geriatric Patient 9:45AM Break 10:00AM Evidence for Manual Therapy in the Geriatric Patient 11:00AM Compare/Contrast of McKenzie, Maitland, and Mulligan Approaches of Manual Therapy 12:00PM Working Lunch (on your own) - Case Studies, Group Discussion 1:00PM Evaluation Approaches (Lab) 2:00PM Pathomechanics of Geriatric Spine and Extremity Diagnoses 3:00PM Break 3:15PM Manual Therapy Techniques for the Lumbar Spine and Pelvic Girdle (Lab) 5:30PM Manual Therapy Techniques for the Cervical Spine (Lab) 6:30PM Adjourn

DAY 2 7:30AM Continental Breakfast 8:00AM Review, Practice, Question/Answer for Lumbar and Cervical Spine Techniques 9:45AM Break 10:00AM Special Considerations for Headaches and Headache Manual Therapy Techniques (Lab) 11:00AM Manual Therapy Techniques for the Thoracic Spine (Lab) 12:30PM Working Lunch (on your own) - Case Studies, Group Discussion 1:30PM Manual Therapy Techniques for the Hip, Knee, Ankle, and Foot (Lab) 3:30PM Break 3:45PM Manual Therapy Techniques for the Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand (Lab) 5:45PM Review, Practice, Questions/Answers for Extremity Techniques 6:15PM Conclusions for Manual Therapy for the Older Patient 6:30PM Adjourn

Description

There is myriad of evidence to support the effectiveness of using manual therapy to address pain and musculoskeletal disorders. Often this important modality is overlooked in the treatment of geriatric patients. This course presents the evidence-based rationale for using manual therapy with geriatric patients and demonstrates how manual therapy can safely and effectively be applied to this patient population. Using the concepts of Robin McKenzie, Geoffrey Maitland, and Brian Mulligan, this course details their manual therapy techniques for treating the spine and extremities. The philosophical, evaluative, and treatment concepts of each approach will be compared and contrasted. This fast-paced course will focus on lab instruction with ample time for hands-on practice of a large variety of manual techniques. A problem solving approach will be presented to assist in the clinical application of manual therapy techniques on the older patient by providing the indication of each technique as they relate to symptoms and diagnoses. This is the perfect course to attend if you see geriatric orthopedic patients or have ever been curious about these three manual therapy approaches. Please bring an exercise mat and pillow for padding tables and long gait belt or mobilization belt for practicing techniques.

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