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.
This is an intermediate level course.
We have available dates to host this course in 2024.
Should you like to be considered as a host site please complete the co-sponsorship request form here.
Course Dates & Locations
Mar 16, 2024 – Mar 17, 2024
111 Campus Way, Suite 100, SAN DIEGO (San Marcos), CA 92078
Pima Medical Institute
111 Campus Way, Suite 100, SAN DIEGO (San Marcos), CA 92078Course Location
Pima Medical Institute
Physical Therapy Assistant Dept.
111 Campus Way, Suite 100
San Marcos, CA 92078
TEL: 760 299-4500
Nearby Hotels
Hampton Inn San Marcos
123 E. Carmel Street
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 736-9249
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
227 W San Marcos Blvd
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 891-0111
Residence Inn San Diego North/San Marcos
1245 Los Vallecitos Blvd
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 591-9828
There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the mentioned hotels.
Please visit the hotel chain website for “Best Rates”
Oct 5, 2024 – Oct 6, 2024
55 Fogg Road at Rte 18, BOSTON (S. Weymouth), MA 02190
South Shore Hospital
55 Fogg Road at Rte 18, BOSTON (S. Weymouth), MA 02190South 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”
Faculties
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.
Therapy Network, Inc. (BOC AP#: P2563) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. Our seminars are eligible for a maximum of 15 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
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.”