Course Descriptions
Description: This course addresses examination and assessment of lumbar and pelvic pain, as well as peripheral symptoms. Examination and manual intervention for peripheral symptoms will make up approximately 45% of the course with conditions of the axial skeleton making up approximately 55% of course.
Course Objectives and Full Schedule
Manual Therapy IV: Technique Review and Examination
Friday, December 6, 2013 - Saturday, December 7, 2013
Contact Hours: 12 hours
Description: This course provides 12 hours of case-based review related to patients with supposed musculoskeletal conditions. Psychomotor skill review and practice will be included in the 12 hours. Attendees will complete a written examination and an Objective Structured Clinical Examination at the end of this course to demonstrate their comprehension of materials for all the courses in the sequence.
Course Objectives and Full Schedule
Radiology in Physical Therapist Musculoskeletal Practice
February 8-9 and March 9, 2013
Contact Hours: 18 hours
Description: This course provides the practicing physical therapist the basis for radiograph, MRI, CT scan & bone scan integration into the clinical decision making process for a patient with a supposed musculoskeletal condition. The initial class will discuss the basics of interpretation with the following class meetings addressing regional or joint specific conditions. Course laboratory experiences will allow the therapist to practice interpreting radiographic tests as they pertain to a specific case presentation.
Course Objectives and Full Schedule
Therapeutic Exercise in Physical Therapist Musculoskeletal Practice
September 20-22, 2013.
Contact Hours: 18 hours
Description: This course seeks to integrate therapeutic exercise and manual therapy intervention into the clinical decision making process for a patient with a supposed musculoskeletal condition.
