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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    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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        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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            • Feb 22, 2025 – Feb 23, 2025

              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.
              Please visit the hotel chain website for “Best Rates”

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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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              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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              • 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


                There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the mentioned hotels.
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              • Mar 29, 2025 – Mar 30, 2025

                226 North Kuakini Street, HONOLULU, HI 96817

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                Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific
                226 North Kuakini Street, HONOLULU, HI 96817

                Parking Information:
                Diamond Head side of REHAB Hospital, next to Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Courtyard Lanai

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              • Aug 23, 2025 – Aug 24, 2025

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

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

                Emory Decatur Hospital
                2701 North Decatur Road
                Decatur, GA 30033
                Bobbie Bailey Tower Auditorium

                The course will be held in Bobbie Bailey Tower Auditorium on the main campus. The auditorium is located on the lobby level of the Bobbie Bailey Women's and Outpatient Surgery Tower. Parking is in the parking deck to the tower or adjacent to the main hospital and is free (vouchers will be handed out at the course).

                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)

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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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