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.

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Course Dates & Locations

• Apr 12, 2014 – Apr 13, 2014 (from $375)

  55 Fogg Road at Rte 18, Boston (South Weymouth), MA 02190

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  South Shore Hospital
  55 Fogg Road at Rte 18, Boston (South Weymouth), MA 02190

  Emerson Conference Room "A"
  
  Map and Driving Directions:
  Link: http://www.sshosp.org/directions/direction_ssh.htm
  
  South Shore Hospital is easily accessible from Route 3.
  Northbound on Route 3. Take exit 16 off Route 3 on to Route 18 south (Main Street). At the third traffic light, turn left on to Columbian Street. Turn right on to Fogg Road, pass the hospital's emergency entrance on your right, and then turn right into the main entrance parking lot.
  
  From North
  Follow I-93 south to Route 3 south (Braintree/Cape Cod). Take exit 16B off Route 3 on to Route 18 south (Main Street). At the third traffic light, turn left on to Columbian Street. Turn right on to Fogg Road, pass the hospital's emergency entrance on your right, and then turn right into the main entrance parking lot.
  
  From Logan Airport
  Follow signs out of the airport for I-93 south. There will be a $3 toll immediately outside the airport. Proceed through the Ted Williams Tunnel and follow signs for Exit 23, to I-93 south. Follow I-93 south to Route 3 south (Braintree/Cape Cod). Take exit 16B off Route 3 on to Route 18 south (Main Street). At the third traffic light, turn left on to Columbian Street. Turn right on to Fogg Road, pass the hospital's emergency entrance on your right, and then turn right into the main entrance parking lot.
  
  From West
  Follow the Mass Pike (I-90) to exit 14 (I-95/Route 128 south). When I-95 splits from Route 128, remain on Route 128 south (which is now also I-93 north). When I-93 north splits north, travel on to Route 3 south (Braintree/Cape Cod). Take exit 16B off Route 3 south on to Route 18 south (Main Street). At the third traffic light, turn left on to Columbian Street. Turn right on to Fogg Road, pass the hospital's emergency entrance on your right, and then turn right into the main entrance parking lot.
  
  From South
  Follow Route 3 northbound to exit 16. Travel south on Route 18 south (Main Street). At the third traffic light, turn left on to Columbian Street. Turn right on to Fogg Road, pass the hospital's emergency entrance on your right, and then turn right into the main entrance parking lot.
  
  Follow Route 24 north to I-93 north. Follow to Route 3 south (Braintree/Cape Cod). Take exit 16B off Route 3 on to Route 18 south (Main Street). At the third traffic light, turn left on to Columbian Street. Turn right on to Fogg Road, pass the hospital's emergency entrance on your right, and then turn right into the main entrance parking lot.
  
  Area Accommodations
  Holiday Inn 781-871-0545
  929 Hingham Street, Rockland, MA
  (2.9 miles away)
  
  Comfort Inn - Rockland - 781-982-1000
  850 Hingham St, Rockland, MA
  (3.0 miles away)
  
  Hyatt Place Boston/Braintree – 781-848-0600
  50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
  (5.0 miles away)
  
  There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the mentioned hotels.
  Please visit the hotel chain website for “Best Rates”
  

  

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