#149 Evidenced Based Considerations for the Management of Upper Body Dysfunction: The Shoulder Girdle & Cervicothoracic Complex

Motivations, Inc.

Format(s):   Live Seminars
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy / Athletic Training
Contact Hours:   16
Registration Fee:   $495

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
1) Identify at least 2 biomechanical principles for each of the following regions: shoulder, cervical spine and thoracic spine
2) Given a selected dysfunction, apply the biomechanical principles taught in this course in the examination of the shoulder, cervical or thoracic region.
3) Recognize at least 3 indications and 3 contraindications for mechanical evaluation and treatment of the upper body region
4) Identify a differential cluster of at least 3 signs/symptoms defining various cervical spine dysfunctions
5) Identify a cluster of at least 3 signs/symptoms defining selected regional thoracic dysfunctions
6) Identify a cluster of at least 3 signs/symptoms defining selected shoulder dysfunctions
7) Demonstrate the ability to correctly administer at least 1 manual therapy technique for the shoulder, the cervical spine and the thoracic spine regions
8) Demonstrate competence in the utilization of decision-making principles, evidenced-based guidelines, and CPR’s in managing the patient with a selected dysfunction involving the shoulder, the cervical spine or the thoracic spine region.

Target Audience

A Workshop for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Confirmation Notes

This is a 16-hour course with lab equivalent to 1.6 CEUs. Motivations, Inc. is an approved CEU provider by AOTA and BOC. This course is approved by physical therapy boards or APTA chapters in states where the course is held.

Agenda

Day One
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Upper Body Screening Considerations 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM The Cervicothoracic Region 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM Mid-Cervical Spine Considerations: “The Extension Pattern” 3:30 PM – 5:15 PM Thoracic Segmental Dysfunction vs. Costotransverse Dysfunction 5:15 PM to 5:30 PM Final Q & A / Adjourn
Day Two
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Mid-Cervical Spine Considerations: The Flexion Pattern 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM Considerations for the Upper Cervical Spine 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM Considerations for the Glenohumeral Joint 3:30 PM – 5:15 PM Stabilization and Functional Considerations for the Upper Body Region 5:15 PM to 5:30 PM Final Q & A / Adjourn

Description

This course will focus on the common clinical presentation of patients with dysfunction involving the upper body with particular emphasis on the shoulder, thoracic and cervical regions. Assessment and treatment concepts, based on the biomechanical principles of these areas, will be presented and discussed. Case based examples will be utilized to demonstrate pertinent decision-making principles. Structured laboratory sessions will provide instruction in pertinent assessment techniques as well as manual therapy techniques for treatment of selected dysfunction(s) involving the shoulder, the cervical spine or the thoracic region.
Course Registration Rates:
$395 Consortium Registration - Group Discount – To see if your facility is already a Consortium Facility, click on the register button, then the "Fees and Locations tab"
$445 Association Registration - Member of APTA, AOTA, NATA-BOC, ASHA, SCARF, etc.
$495 Individual Registration

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