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Hip-Knee-Foot Pathology - PT-05 - Detailed Course Description |
Hip-Knee-Foot Pathology - PT-05
Comprehensive Manual Therapy Approach for Hip, Knee, Foot Pathology
This is an extensive 2-day training in Manual Therapy for hip, knee, and foot pathology. This advanced training is designed to have immediate clinical applications with the most common lower extremity pathology. |
Price: $425.00
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Details:
Participants will be taught integrated, comprehensive techiniques from the
following approaches:
• Evaluation & Mobilization - Based on Maitland principles
• Cyriax-Transverse Friction Massage
• Capsular Stretches
• Trigger Point Therapy including Spray & Stretch Technique
• Muscle Energy Technique
• Proprioceptive Training
• Neurofascial Mobilization
Differential diagnosis, evaluation and treatment methods will be taught in
extensive lab sessions.
Comprehensive Manual Therapy Approach for Hip, Knee & Foot Pathology
This is an essential two-day seminar with immediate clinical applications
teaching the most successful approaches for the evaluation and treatment of the
Hip, Knee & Foot Pathology.
Appropriate for PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs & Physicians
Lower Extremity Course Overview
This seminar is an intensive 2-day advanced training workshop with immediate
clinical application. The seminar covers assessment and treatment techniques for
the Hip, the Knee and the Foot pathology. It includes manual therapy techniques
from various Manual Therapy schools of thought, with emphasis on immediate
practical clinical applications. This course is dedicated to health care
professionals who want to learn a totally integrated Manual Therapy Approach.
The following Manual Therapy approaches, relevant to the Hip, the Knee and the
Foot pathology will be taught:
• Evaluation & Mobilization principles
• Transverse Friction Massage
• Capsular stretches
• Specific Thrust Manipulation
• Trigger Point Therapy
• P N F & Muscle Energy
• Taping Techniques
• Proprioceptive Training
• NeuroFascial Mobilization
Participants will further enhance their skills in differential diagnosis,
evaluation and effective treatment methods of the Hip, the Knee and the Foot
pathology, including syndromes such as "Tarsal Tunnel", "Post Total Hip
Replacement", "Post Knee Arthroscopy", "ACL Reconstruction", "Shin Splint Pain",
"Repetitive Foot Sprain Injuries", "Morton's Foot" etc.
Immediate results are necessary under a constantly changing health care system.
This integrated approach will enable clinicians to achieve this through
extensive theory and lab sessions. The instructors use very effective didactic
approaches, utilizing advanced multimedia methods that enhance knowledge
assimilation.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Use appropriate methods of diagnosis and differential diagnosis of the Hip, the
Knee and the Foot pathology.
Totally understand and make informed decisions on handling and integration of
all Manual Therapy approaches discussed.
Create their own integrated Manual Therapy Protocols that may include:
Evaluation & Mobilization, specific soft tissue techniques, Trigger Point/Myofascial
Therapy, P N F & Muscle Energy, Taping/Strapping Techniques, Proprioceptive
Training and NeuroFascial mobilization.
Use the techniques immediately after the workshop - Guaranteed !!
Course Outline
Day One:
1. Introduction
2. Review of Anatomy of the Lower Extremity
3. Theoretical Rationale of Manual Therapy
4. Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis
5. Introduction to Superficial Myofascial Therapy
6. Superficial Myofascial Therapy Techniques And Lab
7. Introduction to Trigger Point and Deep Myofascial Therapy
8. Trigger Point and Deep Myofascial Therapy Techniques and Lab
9. Introduction to Muscle Energy Technique
10. Theoretical Rationale of Muscle Energy Technique
11. Muscle Energy Techniques and Lab
12. Patient Cases Will Be Discussed
Day Two:
1. Introduction to NeuroFascial Mobilization
2. Neurodynamic Testing Techniques
3. Peripheral Nerve Mobilization Techniques & Lab
4. Friction Massage
5. Introduction to Manipulation Techniques
6. Lower Extremity Manipulation Techniques & Lab
7. Introduction to Lower Extremity Stabilization & Proprioceptive Training
8. Proprioceptive Training Techniques & Lab
9. Discussion - Review
NOTE: In an effort to do our part for the environment, we no longer
automatically provide a printed version of the course manual at the event. All
seminar orders will receive a link to download the course manual after
submitting your order. For those who would like to receive a printed version of
the course manual at the event, please select that option during
registration.
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May 22-23, 2010-Astoria, NY
July 17-18, 2010-Cary, NC
October 16-17, 2010-Lakeland, FL
November 13-14, 2010-Astoria, NY
November 20-21, 2010-Houston, TX
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Customer Testimonials
I wanted to let you know, how much I appreciated attending PT01 with Dr. Kostopoulos. The clarity, organization and positive way in which he presented the material, helped me to understand it completely. The lab session and lecture part given by Christine, was great! Her knowlege and hands on experience, encouraged me to perform the lab sessions with confidence. Because of such a positive learning experience, I registered for the rest of the seminar series. Thank you again for a great seminar, looking forward to PT2, PT3, PT4, PT5.
Sincerely, Toni Mercogliano, PT
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