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
Sep 7, 2019 – Sep 8, 2019
401 Medical Park Dr, Charlotte (Concord), NC 28025
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
401 Medical Park Dr, Charlotte (Concord), NC 28025Course Location
Cabarrus College of Health and Sciences
401 Medical Park Drive
Concord, NC 28025
Room 226
Directions
Cabarrus College is located on the campus of Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast.
http://www.cabarruscollege.edu/admissions/directions.cfm
Driving Directions
From 1-85, take Exit 58 toward Concord onto Concord Parkway.
Turn left at the entrance to CMC-Northeast and Carolina Mall onto Mall Drive.
Stay left at the fork in the road.
Turn right at the first stop sign and left at the second stop sign.
Cabarrus College will be on your left.
Nearby Accommodations
Hampton Inn Concord – 704-793-9700
612 Dickens Place NE
Concord, NC 28025
(1.8 miles away)
Country Inn and Suites – 704-793-6777
580 Dickens Place NE
Concord, NC 28025
(1.9 miles away)
Embassy Suites Concord
5400 John Q. Hammons Dr. NW
Concord NC 28027
Phone: 704-455-8200
(5 miles away)
There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the mentioned hotels.
Please visit the hotel chain website for “Best Rates”
Sep 21, 2019 – Sep 22, 2019
900 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
St Francis Memorial Hospital
900 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109Course Location
Saint Francis Memorial Hospital
Hoffman Room - 2nd Floor
900 Hyde Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
1234 Pine Street Parking Garage - Lot $20/day
415-353-6475
Area Accommodations
Hilton - San Francisco Financial District
750 Kearny Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 433-6600
(1.0 miles away)
Wyndham
750 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 345-3200
(0.6 miles away)
Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 441-4000
(0.4 miles away)
There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the mentioned hotels.
Please visit the hotel chain website for “Best Rates”
Nov 2, 2019 – Nov 3, 2019
5655 First Boulevard, Nashville (Hermitage), TN 37076
Summit Medical Center
5655 First Boulevard, Nashville (Hermitage), TN 37076Course Location
Summit Medical Center
5655 First Boulevard
Hermitage, TN 37076
1st Floor Conf. Rm - Follow Signs
(615) 316-3000 - www.summitmedctr.com
Nearby Hotels
Country Inns & Suites - 615-277-1099
3423 Percy Priest Dr - 37076
(2.5 miles away)
Hilton Garden Inn - (615) 884-0088
412 Royal Parkway - 37214
(6.0 miles away)
There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the mentioned hotels.
Please visit the hotel chain website for “Best Rates”Nov 16, 2019 – Nov 17, 2019
800 East Gate Blvd, New York (Garden City), NY 11530
Metro Physical Therapy
800 East Gate Blvd, New York (Garden City), NY 11530Course Location
Metro Physical Therapy
800 East Gate Blvd.
Garden City, NY 11530
T:516-745-8050
Area Accommodations
Hampton Inn Garden City
1 North Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 227-2720
Hilton Garden Inn Westbury
1575 Privado Road, Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 683-8200
Courtyard by Marriott Westbury
1800 Privado Road, Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 542-1001
There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the mentioned hotels.
Please visit the hotel chain website for “Best Rates”
Dec 7, 2019 – Dec 8, 2019
600 NW Murray Rd, Kansas City (Lee's Summit), MO 64081
Lee's Summit Medical Center – Summit Ridge campus
600 NW Murray Rd, Kansas City (Lee's Summit), MO 64081Lee's Summit Medical Center – Summit Ridge campus
600 NW Murray Rd.
Lee's Summit , MO 64081
Second Floor - Elm Room
Parking: Free in either lot on both sides of the building
Area Accommodations
Fairfield Inn Kansas City Lee's Summit
1301 Ne Windsor Dr, Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 524-7572
Hampton Inn Kansas City Lees Summit
1751 NE Douglas Street , Lee's Summit, MO 64086
(816) 347-8600
Courtyard Marriott - Kansas City South
500 East 105th Street , Kansas City, MO 64131
(816)-941-3333
There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the hotel.
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
use in the clinic.”