Instructor: Christopher Powers, PT, PhD, FACSM, FAPTA

Overview/Objectives of Course:

Altered kinematics can underlie various musculoskeletal conditions including hip and low back pain. Understanding how abnormal movement patterns can contribute to pathomechanics of the hip and lumbar spine is essential for physical therapist practice. This lab-based course will review the mechanics of the hip and spine in relation to various clinical diagnoses. Evaluation of abnormal hip and spine mechanics and prescription of exercise interventions will be addressed.

Course Objectives/Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of the course the participant will be able to:

1. Describe the biomechanical coupling between the hip, pelvis & lumbar spine
2. Describe common movement impairments that may contribute to low back pain.
3. Describe common movement impairments that may contribute to hip pain & pathology.
4. Plan appropriate treatment interventions to correct movement impairments related to hip and low back pain.

Course Schedule:

8:00-8:30 Overview: The hip/spine connection

8:30-10:00 Movement impairments & hip pain & pathology

10:00-10:15 Break

10:15-11:00 Movement impairments related to low back pain

11:00-12:00 Exercise interventions for hip and low back pain

12:00-1:00 Lunch

1:00-2:45 Movement evaluation lab

2:45-3:00 Break

3:00-5:00 Exercise intervention lab

CEU’s Awarded: 0.8 or 8 Contact Hours

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

February 21-23, 2020

This 3-day (25.5 hour) course is primarily geared towards the clinician interested in learning evidence-based management for both the vestibular and/or concussion (m-TBI) patient. The workshop will present both assessment and rehabilitation protocols to manage identifiable vestibular and balance system disorders, including cortical and labyrinthine concussion. Evidence based protocols will be presented, demonstrated, and practiced to ensure clinicians produce excellent outcomes. The workshop will include significant hands-on practice to increase skill competencies.

For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.dizzy.com/market/?product_cat=&workshop-location=1040

Sponsored by the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency program at A.T. Still University  in conjunction with the Physical Therapy Department in the Arizona School of Health Sciences.

The Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency program is accredited by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency & Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE).

Course Instructor: Colin Rigney, PT, DPT, OCS, RMSK 

Course Description

• This course will give clinicians knowledge on principles of musculoskeletal ultrasound, including general physics/machine instrumentation, anatomy, pathology and the current role for clinic application as it relates to Physical Therapists.
• This course is designed to give registrants maximal opportunity for practical learning with 4 hours of scanning in the afternoon. Due to the course being one day, the lecture topics will cover areas in the upper extremity most commonly seen in clinical practice

Course Objectives

• Give clinicians an understanding of ultrasound history
• Identify when musculoskeletal sonography is indicated to assist in managing and diagnosing common conditions
• Explain basic physics and instrumentation of ultrasound for optimal viewing potential
• Present information on common uses and limitations using MSK ultrasound
• Review of anatomy for upper extremity scanning
• Present most common pathology with MSK ultrasound
• Give clinicians understanding MSKUS utilization in current best practices
• Perform basic scans of the shoulder, elbow and hand/wrist

** The morning session will cover introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging and pathology as well as a live demonstration of selected anatomical sites. and introduction and afternoon session will consist of upper extremity scanning and practical application with our expert instructors

CEU: Participants are awarded 0.7 CEUs or 7 contact hours at the end of the course.

Cost: $225 General;  $175 for non ATSU Alumni and Clinical Instructors

ATSU Physical Therapy Department is qualified to provide physical therapist continuing education courses and activities according to the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy (Rule R4-24-402).

CEU courses and other post-professional programs offered at ATSU are not associated with the CAPTE accredited residential Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

Sponsored by the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency program at A.T. Still University  in conjunction with the Physical Therapy Department in the Arizona School of Health Sciences.

The Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency program is accredited by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency & Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE).

Course Instructor: Kathy Petkovsky, PT, CHT and Cheri Hodges, PT, DPT

Course Description: This course is a lecture and lab course intended for physical therapists working in a general orthopedic clinical practice. The primary instructor has over 30 years of clinical
practice as a CHT. The upper extremity conditions covered includes tendinopathies, peripheral nerve entrapments & fractures in the elbow, wrist, and hand regions.

Course Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Assess the elbow, wrist, and hand regions for common injuries and conditions.

2. Review current best evidence for examination and management of conditions in the region of the elbow, wrist, and hand.

3. Apply improved examination and intervention strategies.

4. Study preparation for the Orthopedic Clinical Specialty Exam (OCS)

CEU: Participants are awarded .7 CEUs or 7 contact hours at the end of the course.

Cost: $225; $175 for ATSU alumni and current Clinical Instructors

ATSU Physical Therapy Department is qualified to provide physical therapist continuing education courses and activities according to the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy (Rule R4-24-402).

CEU courses and other post-professional programs offered at ATSU are not associated with the CAPTE accredited residential Doctor of Physical Therapy program.