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a course for physical therapists & assistants

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An in-person manual therapy-based course designed to improve clinical decision making and skills

Empowering PT professionals

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.

Learn from Dr. Tami, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

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.

Why manual therapy matters

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.

course

Manual Therapy Approach to the Functional Athlete

Part 1 - The Overhead Athlete
Course Intended Learning Objectives
PT Course Objective 1 - review biomechanics and anatomy of the lower cervical/upper thoracic spine, shoulder and scapula

Objective 1

The participant will review the biomechanics and anatomy of the lower cervical/upper thoracic spine, as well as the shoulder and scapula.

PT Course Objective 2 - identify safety issues, indications and contraindications for the use of joint mobilization and manipulation, as well as soft tissue techniques

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.

PRIME PT Course 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 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.

PRIME PT Course 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.

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

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

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

$400 • 12.5 CEU credits • Approved by the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy

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meet the instructor

Dr. Tami Grunitzky, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT


  • Education, Licensure, & Certification

    Doctor of Physical Therapy - University of Maryland School of Medicine

    Licensed Physical Therapist since 2009

    Orthopedic Certified Specialist, 2012-2022

  • 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

PRIME PT Course instructor Dr. Tami scales a rope at a CrossFit competition.
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