Manual Therapy and Functional Exercise for the Shoulder Complex

Shoulder pain is extremely prevalent in the general population, being ranked as the third most common musculoskeletal complaint. This two-day hands on seminar will present a comprehensive overview of the structural and biomechanical basis of shoulder function and its relationship to the entire upper extremity. Improve your outcomes in the clinic or training room by examining the best evidence-based manual techniques and functional exercises for conservative and post-op management of common shoulder conditions.

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Course Dates & Locations:

  • Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 20, 2024

    16201 25th Ave W, SEATTLE (Lynnwood), WA 98087

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    Northwest Return to Work
    16201 25th Ave W, SEATTLE (Lynnwood), WA 98087

    Course Location
    Northwest Return to Work
    16201 25th Ave W
    Lynnwood, WA 98087


    Nearby Accommodations
    Courtyard Seattle North/Lynnwood Everett
    4220 Alderwood Mall Blvd, Lynnwood, WA 98036
    www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sealn-courtyard-seattle-north-lynnwood-everett/
    (425) 670-0500

    Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle North Lynnwood
    20610 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036
    www.embassysuiteslynnwood.com
    (425) 775-2500

    Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle North/Lynnwood
    19324 Alderwood Mall Pkwy, Lynnwood, WA 98036
    www.hamptonseattlenorth.com
    (425) 771-1888

    There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the hotel.
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  • Nov 9, 2024 – Nov 10, 2024

    901 45th Street, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407

    5  SPOTS LEFT

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    St Mary's Medical Center
    901 45th Street, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407

    Course Location
    St Mary's Medical Center
    901 45th Street
    West Palm Beach, FL 33407
    www.stmarysmc.com

    Cypress Room- Use front entrance

    Parking- in front of hospital

    Area Accommodations
    SpringHill Suites West Palm Beach I-95
    2437 Metrocentre Boulevard
    West Palm Beach, FL 33407
    (561) 689-6814

    Homewood Suites by Hilton West Palm Beach
    2455 Metrocentre Boulevard,
    West Palm Beach, FL 33407
    (561) 682-9188

    Residence Inn By Marriott West Palm Beach
    2461 Metrocentre Blvd East
    West Palm Beach, FL 33407
    (561) 687-4747

    There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the mentioned hotels.
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Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in Orthopedic Patients

This two-day, evidenced based, laboratory intensive course will focus on teaching a historically useful manual therapy technique, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF). The course introduces PNF as a manual therapy and exercise intervention technique to address common pathologies of both upper and lower extremities. The course is intended to provide the clinician with the skill to rehabilitate the patient with a hands-on, integrative approach. This will be accomplished through a combination of lecture, demonstration, and significant lab time. The structured sessions are aimed at emphasizing important concepts in neurophysiology and motor learning to improve neuromuscular control in orthopedic patients. Mastery of these techniques requires a solid foundation in basic anatomy and the pathomechanics of the shoulder and hip. Attendees will learn useful terminology, basic procedures, and techniques.

Participants will learn to successfully apply PNF techniques in a manner that each patient-centered session is both therapeutic intervention and assessment or evaluation. The clinician will learn to develop and sequence a dynamic treatment plan incorporating PNF techniques that can be used for conservative and post-operative approaches. Current clinical evidence supports the combination of these treatments when properly performed and prescribed by a skilled clinician. Strategies for documentation and coding will also be covered.

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    The Shoulder Complex

    Successful evaluation and treatment of the shoulder complex entails an accurate understanding of its normal and abnormal anatomy, pathomechanics and biomechanics. Treatment of the shoulder can be complex and confusing based upon the multitude of approaches that exist. By utilizing a systematic approach, therapists and athletic trainers may focus on a problem-solving basis to accurately and successfully evaluate patients with a variety of shoulder conditions. Included in this two-day workshop is an overview of the most common orthopedic conditions in which therapeutic intervention is indicated, evaluation and treatment schemes to promote successful outcomes and significant lab time. Attendees will further their development involving effective evaluation and treatment (surgical as well as non-surgical); including differential diagnosis, manual therapy, exercise prescription and evidence supported treatment techniques for the shoulder proper.

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    Course Dates & Locations:

    • May 18, 2024 – May 19, 2024

      2701 North Decatur Road, ATLANTA (Decatur), GA 30033

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      Emory Decatur Hospital
      2701 North Decatur Road, ATLANTA (Decatur), GA 30033

      Course Location
      Emory Decatur Hospital
      2701 North Decatur Road
      Decatur, GA 30033

      Ground floor of the main hospital
      Keeton Auditorium
      Located off of the A elevators.

      Parking will be validated for each day.
      Participants are to park in the main visitor parking deck.
       
      Area Accommodations
       Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites
      2183 North Decatur Road
      Decatur, GA
      (2 miles away)
       
      Courtyard by Marriott
      1236 Executive Park Drive NE
      Atlanta, GA
      (4 miles away)
       
      Doubletree Hotel
      2061 North Druid Hills Road
      Atlanta, GA
      (4.2 miles away)
       
      There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the mentioned hotels.
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    Muscle Energy and Soft Tissue Techniques for the Lower Quadrant

    This lab intensive manual therapy course presents the use of mechanical movements which lead to proper selection of Muscle Energy Techniques (MET), Soft Tissue Mobilization (STM), select joint mobilizations and home exercises to correct positional faults, muscular imbalance and hypo-mobility of the lumbar spine, pelvis and hip region.

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    The Lumbo-Sacral Complex

    Low back pain is a significant contributor to disability worldwide and is one of the most common conditions for which patients seek care. Treatment approaches can often be confusing due to dogmatic classification systems, which can be overly complicated and difficult to apply in a clinically meaningful way. However, patients with regional disorders often present with similar clinical presentations. These clinical presentations can often guide clinicians towards the best treatment options.

    This course is designed to be eclectic in its delivery to best suit the needs the busy clinician. Treatment approaches are organized based on categories that are consistent with how patients that report low back pain are likely to present. Patients presenting with chronic low back pain, referred leg pain, SI dysfunction or even stenosis will often respond to similar treatment approaches. This course will provide treatment options in a multimodal context that are grouped to address the most common clinical presentations. Finally, treatment approaches are organized in a logical way providing examples of how the treatments could be integrated.

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      The Hand, Wrist and Elbow Complex

      This two-day seminar will present a comprehensive overview of the structural and biomechanical basis of hand, wrist & elbow function and their relationship to the entire upper extremity.

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      Course Dates & Locations:

      • Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 20, 2024

        2701 North Decatur Road, ATLANTA (Decatur), GA 30033

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        Emory Decatur Hospital
        2701 North Decatur Road, ATLANTA (Decatur), GA 30033

        Course Location
        Emory Decatur Hospital
        2701 North Decatur Road
        Decatur, GA 30033
        Keaton Auditorium

        Room: Keaton Auditorium

        Parking: Main deck beside the hospital

        Enter the hospital at the main entrance, there will be a sign directing you downstairs to the Keaton auditorium

        Area Accommodations
        Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites
        2183 North Decatur Road
        Decatur, GA
        (2 miles away)

        Courtyard by Marriott
        1236 Executive Park Drive NE
        Atlanta, GA
        (4 miles away)

        Doubletree Hotel
        2061 North Druid Hills Road
        Atlanta, GA
        (4.2 miles away)

        There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the mentioned hotels.
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      • Dec 14, 2024 – Dec 15, 2024

        55 Fogg Road at Rte 18, BOSTON (S. Weymouth), MA 02190

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        South Shore Hospital
        55 Fogg Road at Rte 18, BOSTON (S. Weymouth), MA 02190

        South Shore Hospital
        55 Fogg Road at Rte 18
        S. Weymouth, MA 02190

        Emerson Conference Room "A"
        Tel: 781-340-8000

        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.
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      The Cervico-Thoracic Complex

      Neck pain leads to significant disability and limits functional abilities for patients at all levels. Treatment approaches can often be confusing due to dogmatic classification systems, which can be overly complicated and difficult to apply in a clinically meaningful way. However, patients with regional disorders often present with similar clinical presentations. These clinical presentations can often guide clinicians towards the best treatment options.

      This course is designed to be eclectic in its delivery to best suit the needs the busy clinician. Treatment approaches are organized based on categories that are consistent with how patients that report neck pain are likely to present. Clinical presentations such as chronic neck pain, radiculopathy, traumatic onset, asymmetric movements, headache or myofascial pain are common in clinical practice. This course will provide treatment options in a multimodal context that are grouped to address the most common clinical presentations. Finally, treatment approaches are organized in a logical way providing examples of how the treatments could be integrated.

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      Course Dates & Locations:

      • Jul 27, 2024 – Jul 28, 2024

        2200 Los Rios Blvd #132, Plano, TX 75074

        *Early registration ends  07/01/2024

         

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        Achieve Physical Therapy and Performance
        2200 Los Rios Blvd #132, Plano, TX 75074

        Area Hotels

        Radisson Suite Hotel Oceanfront
        3101 N Hwy A1A, Melbourne, FL 32903
        Phone: (321) 773-9260

        Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront
        2605 N Hwy A1A, Melbourne, FL 32903
        Phone: (321) 777-4100

        Courtyard by Marriott Melbourne West
        2101 W New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL 32904
        Phone: (321) 724-6400

        There are no room blocks or discounts at these hotels. Please contact the hotel directly to make reservations.

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      Splinting the Hand, Wrist, and Elbow

      The art of custom splinting is an often frustrating and challenging skill to master. Invariably we find our best efforts in a pile of very expensive and awkward to handle mass of materials leaving both our patients and ourselves baffled by the outcome. Taking control of the materials through understanding their properties, characteristics and “feel”, along with a strong foundation of upper extremity biomechanics and surface anatomy can quickly turn the tables in your favor. Holding true to the title, these clinicians have created a remarkable formula for mastering splint fabrication in an introductory environment that incorporates ample opportunity to both observe and fabricate custom splinting, all the while, sharing the dos and don’ts that can only come from 20 years of trial and error. A fun, relaxed and non-intimidating workshop developed to replace frustrated and baffled with enlightened and confident. Diagnosis and conditions covered in this workshop include fractures, arthritis, contractures, CTDs and wounds. Emphasis is placed on replicating the actual patient environment. Course handouts and labs are designed to allow immediate clinical application of splinting techniques.

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      Course Dates & Locations:

      • Oct 26, 2024 – Oct 27, 2024

        16150 NE 85th St Ste 116, SEATTLE (Redmond), WA 98052

        2  SPOTS LEFT

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        Hands for Living
        16150 NE 85th St Ste 116, SEATTLE (Redmond), WA 98052

        Hands for Living
        16150 NE 85th St
        Ste 116
        Redmond, WA 98052
        P: 425-881-1921


        Nearby Hotels

        Hyatt House Seattle/Redmond
        15785 Bear Creek Pkwy Ne
        Redmond, WA 98052
        (425) 497-2000

        Hilton Garden Inn Redmond Seattle
        16630 Redmond Way
        Redmond, WA 98052
        (425) 448-7660

        Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle/Redmond
        17770 NE 78th Place
        Redmond, WA 98052
        (425) 553-1200


        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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      • Nov 9, 2024 – Nov 10, 2024

        5655 First Boulevard, NASHVILLE (Hermitage), TN 37076

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        Summit Medical Center
        5655 First Boulevard, NASHVILLE (Hermitage), TN 37076

        Course Location
        Summit Medical Center
        5655 First Boulevard
        Hermitage, TN 37076

        (615) 316-3000 - www.summitmedctr.com



        Nearby Hotels

        Country Inns & Suites - 615-277-1099
        3423 Percy Priest Dr - 37076

        Hilton Garden Inn - (615) 884-0088
        412 Royal Parkway - 37214

        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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      • Dec 7, 2024 – Dec 8, 2024

        800 East Gate Blvd., NEW YORK (Garden City), NY 11530

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        Metro Physical Therapy
        800 East Gate Blvd., NEW YORK (Garden City), NY 11530

        Course 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
        Walking Distance

        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


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      Management of Nerve & Tendon Pain in the Upper Extremity

      This seminar is designed to advance clinical competence in treating upper-extremity pain associated with tendinopathy and neural compression. A thorough review of pain science, tendon and nerve structure, physiology, and pathomechanics will create a foundation for proper intervention for pain reduction, tissue health, and engagement in life. The course content includes current conservative treatment options, activity analysis, activity modification, orthotic options, soft tissue mobilization, tissue loading, and lifestyle redesign. The student will participate in lecture and discussions before implementing assessment and treatment strategies in laboratory sessions.

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      Course Dates & Locations:

      • Nov 9, 2024 – Nov 10, 2024

        1660 S. Columbian Way, SEATTLE, WA 98108

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        VA Puget Sound Health Care System
        1660 S. Columbian Way, SEATTLE, WA 98108

        VA Puget Sound Health Care System
        1660 S. Columbian Way
        SEATTLE, WA 98108

        Parking: From entrance at Columbian way, parking garage on the right

        Entrance: Building 101, directly next to the parking garage

        Floor: 1st floor, we will have a sign in table at the front door and a sign pointing to the right where the classrooms are the first doors on the right.

        Room: E80 and E90


        Nearby Accommodations

        Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
        255 South King Street
        Seattle WA 98104
        (206) 859-4400

        Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown
        77 YESLER WAY
        Seattle WA 98104
        (206) 340-1234

        Courtyard Seattle Downtown/Pioneer Square
        612 2nd Ave
        Seattle WA 98104
        (206) 625-1111


        There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the hotel.

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      Manual Therapy for the Upper Extremity

      This two day course will enable the participant to understand the role of manual therapy in rehabilitation of the upper extremity and apply manual and exercise techniques appropriately.

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      Course Dates & Locations:

      • Aug 24, 2024 – Aug 25, 2024

        800 East Gate Blvd, NEW YORK (Garden City), NY 11530

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        Metro Physical Therapy
        800 East Gate Blvd, NEW YORK (Garden City), NY 11530

        Course 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
        Walking Distance

        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.
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      • Sep 28, 2024 – Sep 29, 2024

        5700 Telegraph Ave, 2nd floor, OAKLAND, CA 94609

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        Alta Bates Hand Therapy
        5700 Telegraph Ave, 2nd floor, OAKLAND, CA 94609

        Course Location
        Alta Bates Hand Therapy
        5700 Telegraph Ave, 2nd floor
        Oakland, CA 94609


        Area Accommodations:
        Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
        1800 Powell Street,
        Emeryville, CA 94608
        (510) 658-9300

        Four Points by Sheraton San Francisco Bay Bridge
        1603 Powell Street,
        Emeryville, CA 94608
        (510) 547-7888

        Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Emeryville
        5555 Shellmound Street,
        Emeryville, CA 94608
        (510) 652-8777

        There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the mentioned hotels.
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      • Nov 2, 2024 – Nov 3, 2024

        1219 W Roosevelt Rd, CHICAGO (Maywood), IL 60153

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        Loyola Center for Rehabilitation
        1219 W Roosevelt Rd, CHICAGO (Maywood), IL 60153

        Loyola Center for Rehabilitation
        1219 W Roosevelt Rd
        Maywood IL 60153

        Holiday Inn Express & Suites
        200 S Mannheim Rd
        Hillside, IL 60162
        (708) 544-2700

        Best Western Plus Chicago Hillside
        4400 Frontage Road
        Hillside, IL 60162
        (708) 544-9300

        Hyatt House Chicago / Oak Brook
        210 W 22nd St
        Oak Brook, IL 60523
        (630) 590-1200

        There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the mentioned hotels.
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      Introduction to Hand Therapy

      This is a comprehensive, practical, and non-intimidating program designed for the clinician who is interested in pursuing hand therapy or is new to the field.

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      Course Dates & Locations:

      • Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 20, 2024

        7101 Jahnke Road, RICHMOND, VA 23225

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        Chippenham Hospital
        7101 Jahnke Road, RICHMOND, VA 23225

        Course Location
        Chippenham Medical Center
        Kraus Auditorium
        7101 Jahnke Road
        Richmond, VA 23225
        http://hcavirginia.com/locations/chippenham-hospital/


        Course Location: The course will take place in the Kraus Auditorium on the campus of CJW Medical Center – Chippenham Hospital Campus. Note: The Kraus Auditorium has recently changed locations. The new Kraus Auditorium is located on the 2nd floor of the Levinson Heart Hospital. After parking in the Parking Deck across the street from Levinson Heart Hospital, enter the Emergency Room Entrance across the street from the parking deck. Once inside, veer toward the right into the Levinson Heart Hospital Lobby. You will see 2 elevators in the lobby. Please take the elevators to the 2nd floor. When you exit the elevators, veer to the left down a short hallway, then turn right at the first hallway and Kraus Auditorium will be on your left.


        Parking: Free parking is available in the parking deck across the street from the Levinson Heart Hospital entrance and the Emergency Room. Please Park in the UPPER LEVELS of the deck as the lower levels are for the Emergency Department and Visitors.

        Area Accommodations
        Sheraton Hotel - 804-323-1144
        9901 Midlothian Tpke, Richmond, VA
        (3.00 miles away)

        Hyatt Place - (804) 560-1566
        201 Arboretum Pl, Richmond, VA 23236
        (3.00 miles away)

        There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the mentioned hotels.
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      • Nov 2, 2024 – Nov 3, 2024

        415 1st Avenue N, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98109, SEATTLE, WA 98109

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        The Rehabilitation Institute of Washington
        415 1st Avenue N, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98109, SEATTLE, WA 98109

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