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Identify misconceptions about fascia Define and explain structuralism Evaluate posture and motion as relevant to short treatment sessions Summarize recent research and incorporate these findings in treatments for pain Outline three main gait patterns Discover interventions for common problems with movement education

PRINCLIPLES OF EVALUATION

• Considering gravity
• Big patterns vs. small details
• Find out what areas to address first in treatmen

EFFECTIVE EVALUATIONS –LAB

• Recognition of common posture patterns; demonstrations and explanations of:
  • Forward head posture
  • Impingement syndrome
  • Excessive kyphosis and lordosis
  • Anterior pelvis
  • Pronated feet
• Practice fast posture evaluation in small groups
• Recognition of common gait patterns; demonstrations and explanations of:
  • Toe walking
  • Heel walking
  • Military gait
• Practice fast gait evaluation in small groups
• Practice gait corrections for heel walking and military gait
• Practice movement evaluations for stiff kyphosis and hyperlordosis/anterior pelvis

TREATMENT STRATEGIES

• Asking for the client’s goals
• Trial and error as a guiding principle
• Determining a strategy for one session or a series of sessions
• Taking guidance from the client; teaching clients to give feedback
• Discussing recent research: pain physiology and pathology
  • What does this mean for treatment

HANDS-ON LAB: MYOFASCIAL MOBILIZATION TECHNIQUES

• Palpation and treatment simultaneously
• Separating attachments
• Two-handed pull
• Mobilization under stretch

HANDS-ON LAB: TREATMENT OF COMMON PROBLEMS

• Neck pain, shoulder pain, and tension
• Low back pain and sciatica
• Practice myofascial mobilization
• Applying manual therapy with the client in various positions
  • Sitting
  • Lying on the side
  • Prone
  • Supine

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Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants


Arizona Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants: CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 6.0 continuing education clock hours for Arizona OTs and OTAs. The Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (R4-43-203) confirms acceptance of continuing education programs relevant to occupational therapy that are approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Florida Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistant: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 6.3 continuing education credits.

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Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants
This self-study course consists of 6.0 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.

Arkansas Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering has been approved by the Arkansas State Board Of Physical Therapy for 6.0 contact hours for Physical Therapists.

California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 6.25 continuing competency hours.

Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 6.0 CE credit hours.

Indiana Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This self-study meets the IN-PT approval under 842 IAC 1-7-5 Approved Organizations #9, please contact IN Board or Association if you have questions.

Kansas Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This self-study educational offering has been approved by the Kansas Physical Therapy Association for 6.0 hours (Approval #CEUL007958) for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Kentucky:

Maryland Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This self-study course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.6 CEUs.

Nevada Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering has been approved by the Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.65 CEUs for Physical Therapists.

New Jersey Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering has been approved for 6.0 continuing education credits by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants (Approval # 2016-1243).

New Mexico Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering has been approved by the New Mexico Physical Therapy Board for 6.0 contact hours.

New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 7.6 contact hours.

North Carolina Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation, Provider Number: 216.000270. This intermediate course is approved by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners by virtue of PESI Inc. approved provider status with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation. This course qualifies for 6.0 continuing education hours.

Ohio Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering has been approved for 6.25 CEUs by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants (Approval #16S2064).

Pennsylvania Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering has been approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy for a total of 6.0 contact hours of which 0 hours have been approved for Direct Access. PA Board Approval #PTCE011358.

Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: This self-study activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2106032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. This activity will provide 6.25 CCUs. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.

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Other Professions
This self-study activity qualifies for 6.25 clock hours of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Retain your certificate of completion and contact your board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Disclaimer: **Information obtained in this course should be used within your scope of practice.
**It is your ethical responsibility to report accurate hours to your licensing board.
**All self-study participants must complete and pass (80% or better) a post-test and evaluation prior to receiving a certificate of completion. If you require a copy of the test/evaluation for CE purposes, please print at the time you take the test. Or you may call our customer service department and a copy of your test/evaluation will be emailed to you. Please allow 30-45 days.

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