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 20, 2018 – Oct 21, 2018
7777 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230
7 SPOTS LEFT
Medical City Dallas Hospital
7777 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230Building E 2nd Floor
Classroom 1,2,3,
Area Accommodations
Hyatt Place Dallas/Park Central
12411 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75243
Phone: (972) 458-2887
Westin Dallas Park Central
12720 Merit Drive, Dallas, TX 75251
Phone: (972) 385-3000
Residence Inn Dallas Park Central
7642 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75251
Phone: (972) 503-1333
There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the mentioned hotels. Please visit the hotel chain website for “Best Rates”
Nov 17, 2018 – Nov 18, 2018
1201 S. Clearview Pkwy, New Orleans (Jefferson), LA 70121
Ochsner Therapy and Wellness, Elmwood Clinic
1201 S. Clearview Pkwy, New Orleans (Jefferson), LA 70121Building Name:
Sports Medicine building B
Gym A, 1st Floor
Phone #: 504-842-1819
Parking
Free parking located in the parking garage attached to Building B
Ochsner Therapy and Wellness Clinic is located on the Ochsner Medical Center Elmwood campus. From I-10, take the Clearview Pkwy south (toward the Huey P Long Bridge). U-turn at a stoplight just past the campus (the campus will be on your left). Return to the campus and turn right onto the campus. Building B and the parking garage will be on your left.Dec 8, 2018 – Dec 9, 2018
4300 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Mount Sinai Medical Center
4300 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL 33140Founders Banquet room - Warner Building
Free Visitor Parking in main parking garage directly on your left as you are entering the facility grounds.
Walk out of garage at ground level and walk across street and into the building on the right. Walk through this building, through garden, into next building (the Warner Building), and Founders is on the immediate right.
Nearby Accommodations
Wyndham-Miami Beach Resort
4833 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305) 532-3600
(2 miles away)
Courtyard Miami Beach Oceanfront
3925 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(866) 427-8382
(2 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 Hours will 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, ATs & 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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