Objective 1
The participant will review the biomechanics and anatomy of the lower cervical/upper thoracic spine, as well as the shoulder and scapula.
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Manual Therapy Approach, Part 1, The Overhead Athlete
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An in-person manual therapy-based course designed to improve clinical decision making and skills
course
Manual Therapy Approach to the Functional Athlete
Part 1 - The Overhead Athlete
Course Intended Learning Objectives
Objective 2
The participant will identify safety issues, indications, and contraindications for the use of joint mobilization and manipulation, as well as soft tissue techniques.
Objective 3
Participants will effectively identify dysfunctions and movement impairments of the upper quarter in the clinical setting, as well as recognize when and how to apply manual intervention and appropriate corrective exercises.
Objective 4
Participants will be able to perform a comprehensive examination and evaluation of the overhead athlete to address common injuries specific to the shoulder and cervicothoracic junction.
agenda
course days & times
Manual Therapy Approach to the Functional Athlete
Part 1, the Overhead Athlete
Day 1 |
8 - 8:30 am Registration/breakfast |
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8:30 - 10 am Anatomy of lower cervical spine, shoulder/scapula, upper thoracic spine |
10 - 10:15 am Break |
10:15 - 12 pm Movement impairment syndromes and common injuries observed in the overhead athlete |
12 - 1 pm Working lunch/lab |
1 - 3 pm Joint manipulation of cervicothoracic junction, upper thoracic spine and ribs |
3 - 3:15 pm Break |
3:15 - 5 pm Joint manipulation and mobilization of the shoulder complex and scapula |
Day 2 |
8 - 9 am Review of joint mobilizations/manipulations |
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9 - 10:30 am Soft tissue techniques for cervical, upper thoracic and shoulder/scapula |
10:30 - 10:45 am Break |
10:45 - 12 pm Taping techniques and corrective exercises |
12 - 1 pm Case studies |
meet the instructor
Dr. Tami Grunitzky, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
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Education, Licensure, & Certification
Doctor of Physical Therapy - University of Maryland School of Medicine
Licensed Physical Therapist since 2009
Orthopedic Certified Specialist, 2012-2022
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Employment & Clinical Instruction
PRIME Physical Therapy - April 2020-present
Kassimir Physical Therapy - July 2011-April 2020
Clinical Coordinator for Clinical Education and Clinical Instructor - 2010-present
