Course Description:

Dates: May 20, June 24, July 15, August 5

Times: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

This four-day course is the second in the series of courses constituting the next generation of Folsom Physical Therapy OMT continuing education. Our courses focus on development of critical skills necessary to enhance clinical confidence, efficiency and professional fulfillment in today’s challenging medical-economic environment.

The goal of this course is to enhance clinical competence, and improve the clinician’s confidence in the treatment of axial upper quadrant dysfunction.

By the end of the series, engaged course participants should be capable of:

– Discussing the clinically relevant structure, function and interplay between the fascial, lymphatic, nervous/hormonal, musculoskeletal and neuromotor systems that create patient’s upper quadrant clinical presentations

– Quickly screening key indicators for the relative health, or type and magnitude of dysfunction, present in each component contributing to each patient’s unique upper quadrant presentation

– Performing the detailed clinical examination necessary to determine the specifics of each upper quadrant patient’s unique head, TMJ, cervical, thoracic, shoulder girdle or shoulder presentation

– Producing safe and effective interventions for the most common types of axial upper quadrant clinical presentations regardless of diagnosis, body region or co- morbidities

– Possessing the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate progression towards clinical expertise as the clinician matures in the profession

Orthopedic PT clinical expertise requires understanding of the interplay between body systems and the ability to interpret the contribution of each to the patient’s overall presentation. As such, instruction will include pertinent anatomy and pathology associated with, and interplay between, the lymphatic, fascial, and arthro-neuro-motor systems. Clinical skill development will focus on sharpening reasoning, observation, manual and intervention proficiency.

For the full course description, please visit our Upper Quadrant with Focus on the Spine page.

Participants should wear clothing that allows visual and manual access to the entire spine and extremities. Participation in our preceding courses is strongly recommended but not required prior to participation in this course.

Cost:
New Students: $900
Past Long-term Graduates: $600

Please register as soon as possible. Space is limited.