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
Oct 7, 2017 – Oct 8, 2017
1900 Don Wickham Drive, Orlando (Clermont), FL 34711
South Lake Hospital
1900 Don Wickham Drive, Orlando (Clermont), FL 34711Course Location
South Lake Hospital
1900 Don Wickham Drive
Clermont, FL 34711
352.394.4071
www.southlakehospital.com
Sky Top Conference Room
Conference room is located next to the cafeteria in the hospital on the first floor.
Nearby Accommodations
Fairfield Inn and Suites Clermont
1750 Hunt Trace Boulevard
Clermont, FL
352-394-6585
(0.2 miles away)
Hampton Inn and Suites Clermont
2200 E Highway 50
Clermont, FL
352-536-6600
(0.5 miles away)
There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the mentioned hotels. Please visit the hotel chain website for “Best Rates”
Oct 21, 2017 – Oct 22, 2017
7 West 22nd Street 8th Floor, New York, NY 10010
KIMA Center for Physiotherapy & Wellness
7 West 22nd Street 8th Floor, New York, NY 10010Course Location
KIMA Center for Physiotherapy & Wellness
7 West 22nd Street
8th Floor
New York, NY 10010
Get Subway/Bus/Train Directions here
http://www.mta.info/
Area Accommodations
Hilton New York Fashion District
152 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10001
(212) 858-5888
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New York City - Chelsea
128 West 29th Street, New York, NY 10001
(212) 564-0994
Hilton Garden Inn New York/Chelsea
121 West 28th Street, New York, NY 10001
(212) 564-2181
There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the mentioned hotels. Please visit the hotel chain website for “Best Rates”Nov 4, 2017 – Nov 5, 2017
324 Roxbury Road, Rockford, IL 61107
8 SPOTS LEFT
OrthoIllinois
324 Roxbury Road, Rockford, IL 61107Parking: Black top parking lot in front of the building
Venue: Enter through the glass doors at the front of the building and the Rehab gym doors will be immediately upon the right once entering the front of the building.
Area Accommodations
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Rockford
200 South Bell School Road,
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 226-2100
Courtyard by Marriott Rockford
7676 East State St
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 397-6222
There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the mentioned hotels. Please visit the hotel chain website for “Best Rates”
Nov 11, 2017 – Nov 12, 2017
1600 S. Andrews Avenue, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33316
Broward Health Medical Center
1600 S. Andrews Avenue, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33316Course Location
Broward Health Medical Center
1600 S. Andrews Avenue
Auditorium Rooms A B C 2nd Floor Main Bldg.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Tel: 954-355-4400
Area Accommodations
Comfort Suites: 954-767-8700
1800 S Federal Highway - 33316
(0.5 miles away)
Embassy Suites: 954-527-2700
1100 SE 17th St Causeway - 33316
(1.0 miles away)
Hampton Inn: 954-924-2700
250 N. Andrews Avenue – 33301
(1.5 miles away)
There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the mentioned hotels. Please visit the hotel chain website for “Best Rates”Dec 9, 2017 – Dec 10, 2017
7300 Van Dusen Rd, Baltimore (Laurel), MD 20707
Laurel Regional Hospital
7300 Van Dusen Rd, Baltimore (Laurel), MD 20707Course Location
Laurel Regional Hospital
James Russell Jones Conf. Rm
7300 Van Dusen Rd
Laurel, MD 20707
Tel 301-725-4300
Nearby Hotels
Hampton Inn - 240-456-0234
7900 Braygreen Rd
(2.0 miles away)
Fairfield Inn - 301-498-8900
13700 Baltimore Ave
(2.0 miles away)
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 Category 1 Domain of OT. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsements of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA
Audience
Level of Instruction: Intermediate
This course is intended for PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs and ATs
NOTE: Nothing in this course is to enable or permit the learner to apply techniques outside of the scope of practice in their individual state and discipline.
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
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