This course is intended to provide practitioners with the best available treatment options, from a manual therapy perspective, that are immediately available for the Functional Fitness athlete. Techniques and information learned during this course can also be applied to all patients with upper quarter dysfunction.
Dr. Tami's extensive education and experience brings tremendous value to this course for physical therapists and PT assistants who aspire to gain knowledge and training in manual therapy for athletes. Learn more.
Manual therapy is most often used as an effective treatment in conjunction with appropriate exercise. Joint manipulation and soft tissue mobilization are effective to decrease pain and improve biomechanics of a dysfunctional region. Manual therapy effectively improves movement patterns and quality of life in patients.
The participant will review the biomechanics and anatomy of the lower cervical/upper thoracic spine, as well as the shoulder and scapula.
The participant will identify safety issues, indications, and contraindications for the use of joint mobilization and manipulation, as well as soft tissue techniques.
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.
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.
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 |
