Muscle Energy and Soft Tissue Techniques for the Upper Quadrant
This lab intensive course presents both Soft Tissue Mobilization (STM) and Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) 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 opportunity to practice these hands-on evaluation and treatment techniques under the supervision of your instructor. This course will provide the participant with the understanding and necessary skills to apply these techniques in the clinic environment.
Course Dates & Locations
Apr 25, 2015 – Apr 26, 2015 (from $375)
HOST THIS COURSE AND EARN FREE TUITION, Hartford, CT 06032
TBD
HOST THIS COURSE AND EARN FREE TUITION, Hartford, CT 06032Jul 25, 2015 – Jul 26, 2015 (from $375)
4000 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, TX 77504
Bayshore Medical Center
4000 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, TX 77504Aug 1, 2015 – Aug 2, 2015 (from $375)
3000 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27610
WakeMed Health & Hospitals
3000 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27610Sep 26, 2015 – Sep 27, 2015 (from $375)
HOST THIS COURSE AND EARN FREE TUITION, New York, NY 10010
TBD
HOST THIS COURSE AND EARN FREE TUITION, New York, NY 10010Oct 3, 2015 – Oct 4, 2015 (from $375)
5101 Medical Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229
Warm Springs Rehab Hospital
5101 Medical Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229Oct 17, 2015 – Oct 18, 2015 (from $375)
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Dec 5, 2015 – Dec 6, 2015 (from $375)
201 East University Parkway, Baltimore/DC, MD 21218
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
201 East University Parkway, Baltimore/DC, MD 21218Main Hospital - Mezzanine Level
Hand Center Teleconference Room
Map and Driving Directions:
https://www.medstarhealth.org/union-memorial/SiteAssets/Images/umhcampusmap.jpg
Driving Directions:
From JFX (I-83)
Take Cold Spring Lane East exit. Make a right onto Roland Avenue; stay left as it becomes University Parkway. Cross over Charles Street; make a right at the next light onto St. Paul Street. Make a left (before the light) onto 34th Street. Parking garage A is on the right.
Heading South on I-95
Take I-95 South to 695 West (toward Towson). On 695, take exit 30 (Perring Parkway South). Stay on Perring Parkway as it becomes Hillen Road near Morgan State University. Make a right onto 33rd Street; continue to a right onto Calvert Street. Make a left onto 34th Street and an immediate left into parking garage.
From B/W Parkway (I-295)
Enter Baltimore via Russell Street. Make a right onto Pratt Street. Make a left onto Calvert Street. Drive 3.5 miles to a left on to 34th Street, followed by an immediate left into parking garage.
From I-95 North
Take I-395 N (Exit 53) toward downtown. Merge onto I-395 N; keep left at the fork in the ramp. Make a right onto W. Pratt Street. Make a left onto Calvert Street. Drive 3.5 miles to a left onto 34th Street, then make an immediate left into parking garage.
From I-70 and points West
Take I-70 toward Baltimore. At the 695 (Baltimore Beltway) intersection, go north toward Towson, to I-83 south. Follow directions from JFX I-83 (above).
Parking
Parking for is available in Garage A (entrance located on 34th Street). Garage A has a connecting bridge directly to the hospital and professional office buildings.
Area Accommodations
Doubletree Inn at the Colonnade
4 W. University Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21218
Reservations: 410-235-5400
www.doubletree.com
Radisson Cross Keys
5100 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21210
Reservations: 410-532-6900
www.radisson.com/unionmemorial
Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore
20 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Reservations: 410-539-8400
www.radisson.com/hotels/mdbalhar
There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the mentioned hotels.
Please visit the hotel chain website for “Best Rates”
Faculty
Educational Credit
A certificate of attendance for 15 Contact Hourswill be awarded to each participant. All Therapy Network Seminars are pre‐approved for CEUs in the state where the course is conducted when required for PT, OT, ATC & Assistants.
BOC Board of Certification, Inc. Approved Provider # P‐2563
AOTA Approved Provider of Continuing Education # 3073
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsements of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA
Audience
This course is intended for PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs and ATs
Objectives
- Identify the principles of STM & MET.
- Demonstrate select STM techniques for the shoulder, cervical-thoracic spine and chest regions.
- 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..
- Demonstrate select MET to address muscular imbalances at the neck and shoulder complexes.
- Demonstrate select exercises for the regions.
Schedule
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Day 1
8:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 Anatomy: Muscles, Fascia & Joint
- Principles Effects and Physiology of Soft Tissue Mobilization (STM) and Muscle Energy Techniques (MET)
10:00 BREAK 10:15 Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Cervical and Thoracic Spines and Ribs 11:30 Evaluation Process 12:00 LUNCH (on your own) 1:00 Demonstration and Practice Labs
- Palpation of Landmarks
1:30 MET for the Cervical Spine Lab 3:00 BREAK 3:15 MET for the Upper Thoracic Spine Lab 5:30 Q/A and Adjourn -
Day 2
8:00 MET for Upper Ribs Lab
Elevated First Rib
External Torsion
Respiratory Dysfunctions
9:30 Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Shoulder
- Glenohumeral Joint
- Acromioclavicular Joint
- Sternoclavicular Joint
- Scapulothoracic “Joint”
- Prevention of Acute Shoulder Dysfunction in the Immobile Patient
- Interactive Videos of Shoulder Mechanics
10:00 BREAK 10:15 Demonstration and Practice Labs
- Palpation of Landmarks
- Muscle Length Assessment
- STM for Neck
12:00 LUNCH (on your own) 1:00 Practice Labs Continued
- STM for the Neck, Chest, Upper Back and Shoulder
3:00 BREAK 3:15 MET for Shoulder Girdle Lab 4:00 Home Exercise Program 5:00 Q/A & Adjourn
Cancellation 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 nonrefundable airfare, accommodations or fees.
Participants Comments
use in the clinic.”