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MUSCLE ENERGY & SOFT TISSUE TECHNIQUES for the UPPER QUADRANT

Jamaica Physiotherapy Association

Objectives

1. Identify the principles of STM & MET.
2. Demonstrate select STM techniques for the shoulder, cervical-thoracic spine and chest regions.
3. Demonstrate select MET to address joint dysfunctions at the upper thoracic spine, the First rib, the lower and upper cervical spine and the shoulder complex.
4. Demonstrate select MET to address muscular imbalances at the neck and shoulder complexes.
5. Demonstrate select exercises for the regions.

Target Audience

This is an intro-intermediate level workshop for PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs and ATs.

Confirmation Notes

15 Contact/CEUs hours will be awarded to each partici- pant for PT, PTA, OT, OTA and ATs.

Agenda

Day One
8:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 Postural vs Phasic Muscles and Muscle Imbalances Fascia and Joints 9:00 Anatomy of Cervical and Thoracic Spines and Ribs Biomechanics and Evaluation Process - History - Red Flags - Physical Examination (Special Tests) - Cranio-vertebral Hypermobility *Signs/Symptons and Testing - Vertebral Artery and Cervical Arterial Dysfunction 10:15 Break 10:30 Palpation and Cervical Testing Lab 11:30 Differential Diagnosis Manual Therapy Contraindications and Precautions Choosing a Course of Action 12:00 Lunch on Own 1:00 Soft Tissue Mobilization (STM) and Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) -Principles and Physiology 2:00 Cervical Mobility Testing 2:30 MET for the Cervical Spine - Typical Cervical Joints - AA Joint - OA Joint - Exercises 3:30 Break 3:45 MET for the Upper Thoracic Spine - Assessment of Thoracic Spine - Extension and Flexion Restrictions - Alternate Techniques for Extension - Exercises 5:00 Assessment and MET for Rib Torsion 5:30 Q/A and Adjourn

Day Two
8:00 Assessment and MET for Elevated First Rib - Exercises 9:00 Assessment and MET for Respiratory Dysfunctions - Exhalation Restrictions - Inhalation Restrictions 10:00 Additional Techniques for the Neck 10:45 Break 11:00 Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Shoulder Girdle - Glenohumeral Joint - Acromioclavicular Joint - Sternoclavicular Joint - Scapulothoracic “Joint” - Shoulder Motion-Mechanics 12:00 Lunch on Own 1:00 Demonstration and Practice Lab - STM and MET for the Upper Quadrant - Warm-up Routine for the Neck Muscles - Upper Quadrant Practice Lab 3:00 Break 3:15 Assessment and MET for the SC and AC Joints 4:00 Home Exercise Program Prescription 5:00 Q/A and Adjournment

Description

In partnership with Therapy Network Seminars:

TUITION
Regular Registration
JPA Members - $350 USD before March 31st - use coupon code JPA
Non JPA Members - $450 USD before March 31st

Late Registration
JPA Members - $450 USD before April 30th - use coupon code JPA
Non JPA Members - $550 USD before April 30th

This lab intensive course presents both Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) and Soft Tissue Mobilization (STM) for the cervical and upper thoracic spines, upper ribs and shoulder regions. The participants will be instructed in the science and principles of these techniques along with an overview of the anatomy and biomechanics of the regions. The laboratory sessions will include demonstration followed by supervised practice sessions of the evaluation and treatment tech- niques. The course will end with a discussion and demonstration lab of appropriate exercises to support manual therapy. This course will pro- vide the participant with the knowledge and skills necessary to immediately apply these tech- niques in the clinic environment.

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