MANUAL THERAPY FOR THE UPPER EXTREMITY

Therapy Network Seminars

Format(s):   Live Seminars
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy / Athletic Training
Contact Hours:   15
Registration Fee:   $625.00

Objectives

Identify the anatomical and biomechanical foundations for manual therapy in the upper extremity. Perform joint mobilizations to the shoulder girdle, elbow and wrist. Perform soft tissue mobilizations to the shoulder girdle, elbow and wrist. Be able to instruct and perform functional exercises to reinforce applied manual therapy techniques for the shoulder girdle, elbow and wrist. Demonstrate correct grading and oscillation techniques for joint mobilization. Identify precautions and contraindications for using manual therapy.

Target Audience

PT OT AT OTA PTA

Confirmation Notes

All on-line registrations will be sent a confirmation email with hotel information and any additional course information. Register 2 or more people and receive $50 off EACH registration!! (*not available to discount club members*) All registrations must be received within 72 hours to be eligible for the group discount** Call 740-293-4030 to register your group today!** Regular Registration Rate: $625 Cancellation Policy POLICY: Registration fee less a $75 administrative charge is refundable if cancellation received 14 days prior to program date. No refunds will be given after that time. Therapy Network, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a seminar and will refund in full the registration fee only. TNI is NOT responsible for registrants non-refundable airfare, accommodations or fees.

Agenda

DAY 1 8:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 Evidenced Based Practice Muscular Imbalances and Joint Dysfunction 9:00 Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Shoulder Girdle Video of Shoulder Motion 9:45 LAB: Shoulder Palpation 10:00 BREAK 10:15 Evaluation 10:30 Principles for Manual Therapy: -Shoulder Impairments that may respond to Manual Therapy -Precautions and Contraindications -How to Start and How to Finish -Joint Mobilization -Soft Tissue Mobilization 12:00 LUNCH (on your own) 1:00 LAB: Manual Techniques for the Shoulder Girdle and Related Exercises Glenohumeral Joint AC Joint SC Joint Scapular Thoracic 3:15 BREAK 3:30 LAB: Manual Techniques for Shoulder (cont) 5:00 Clinical Pearls 5:30 Adjourn DAY 2 8:00 Soft Tissue Techniques and Exercises for the Shoulder Girdle 10:15 BREAK 10:30 Anatomy and Biomechanics for the Elbow, Wrist and Hand 11:45 LAB: Elbow, Wrist and Hand Palpation 12:00 LUNCH (on your own) 1:00 LAB: Manual Techniques and Exercises for the Elbow and Wrist 3:00 Break 3:15 LAB: Manual Techniques and Exercises for the Hand 4:00 Case Studies 5:00 Adjourn

Description

Injuries to the upper extremity cause impairments that often contribute to significant disabilities and functional limitations. Rehabilitation professionals who properly apply manual therapy techniques and neuromuscular facilitation exercises are giving their patients the best opportunity to rehabilitate their injuries. This two day course will enable the participant to understand the role of manual therapy in rehabilitation of the upper extremity and apply manual and exercise techniques appropriately. The interaction between the instructor and participant is the foundation for an active learning environment. The course will provide the optimal continuing education experience equipping the participant to apply these techniques immediately when they return to the clinic. Additionally, they will be able to use the anatomical, biomechanical, and neuromuscular basis to further develop their manual therapy skills.

PARTICIPANTS COMMENTS: / My 3rd manual therapy course and finally someone got it right. Great mixture of lecture and lab. Instructor was so approachable and made himself available to everyone. Will highly recommend. Demo-Practice, Demo-Practice hands on was invaluable. Thank you so much for enhancing my practice skills. Awesome. The instructor was extremely well versed in this area. His knowledge and teaching techniques are amazing. Labs were outstanding. Instructor approachable and in touch with class needs and learning styles.

Dates and Locations


Register Address: 1825 Fortview Rd, Ste 103, AUSTIN, Texas Location: The Hand Clinic of Austin Dates: 08-10-2024 - 08-11-2024 Instructor(s): Accommodation(s):
Register Address: Metro Physical and Aquatic Therapy, NEW YORK (Garden City), New York Location: Metro Physical and Aquatic Therapy Dates: 08-24-2024 - 08-25-2024 Instructor(s): Accommodation(s):
Register Address: 1219 W Roosevelt Rd, CHICAGO (Maywood), Illinois Location: Loyola Center for Rehabilitation Dates: 11-02-2024 - 11-03-2024 Instructor(s): Accommodation(s):