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1. Discuss relative anatomy, kinesiology, mechanism, and common injuries related to the lumbopelvic hip complex (LPHC)
2. Analyze standing posture, joint dynamic strength, and functional and dynamic movement using tests to identify faulty movement patterns
3. Identify possible therapeutic effects of an orthopedic soft-tissue manipulation with multidisciplinary manual therapy interventions for treatment of postural dysfunctions, such as upper- and lower-crossed syndromes
4. Integrate corrective taping and a home exercise/stretching regimen with manual therapy interventions to facilitate improvement in the LPHC
5. Combine orthopedic massage techniques with neuromuscular stretching and strengthening to release tightness in the psoas
6. Design effective treatment programs for LPHC disorders and musculoskeletal pain, integrating orthopedic soft-tissue manual manipulation, creative corrective strategies, and multidisciplinary interventions

Arthrokinematics, mechanism of injury and common dysfunctions

• Anatomy of iliofemoral, sacroiliac, and lumbosacral junction
• Kinesiology of structure, function, and CNS
• Relative musculature interaction of upper and lower extremities 
• Force-coupling

ORTHOPEDIC ASSESSMENT OF LPHC

Muscle Analysis of Standing Posture, Alignment, Joint Stability and Mobility 

• Base of support and center of gravity
• Faulty alignment – head, torso, pelvis, and lower extremity
• Musculoskeletal framework levers - stress and stain
• Muscular symmetry, contour, and tone
• Manual muscle testing
• Specific orthopedic assessment and special tests

Assessment of Dynamic Movement and IdentifICATION OF Faulty Movement Pattern

• Bridge and planks
• Superman prone, supine and quadruped
• Single-leg balance and squat
• Overhead squat and step-off
• Pre-rehabilitation exercises/stretching and corrective taping

Soft-tissue Manipulation and Manual Therapy for Scars, Adhesions, Contractures, and Trigger points Treatment

• Muscular-chain: synergists, muscle slings, and myofascial trains
• Agonist-antagonist relationship
• Synergistic dominance
• Soft-tissue objectives
• Massage differentiate – self and manual

Lab: Orthopedic Massage and Multidisciplinary Interventions for Treatment Postural Dysfunctions

• Neuromuscular stretching and strengthening
• Deep tissue and cross-friction massage
• Joint mobilization
• Instrument-assisted mobilization
• Trigger point therapy
• Myofascial release
• Corrective taping

Lab: Lower-crossed syndrome

• Weak abdominals
• Weak gluteus maximus
• Tight thoracolumbar
• Tight hip flexors 

Lab: Upper-crossed syndrome

• Weak cervical flexors
• Weak rhomboid and lower trapezius
• Tight pectorals
• Tight suboccipitals/upper trapezius/levator

FUNCTIONAL TAPING, EXERCISES, AND STRETCHING

SPINAL NEUROMUSCULAR CONTROL AND PROPRIOCEPTIVE COORDINATION

lAB: Multidisciplinary Multi-intervention Approach for Psoas Major and Iliacus

• Sensorimotor system and compensatory 
• Iliopsoas and gluteal muscle
• Neuromuscular stretching and strengthening
• Deep tissue and cross-friction massage
• Self and manual joint mobilization
• Instrument-assisted mobilization
• Trigger point therapy
• Self and manual myofascial release
• Functional taping
• Functional exercises and stretching

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Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants
No CE available for this board.

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 6.5 continuing education credits.

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Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants
This self-study course consists of 6.5 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 6.5 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 6.5 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 6.5 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 6.5 hours (Approval #CEUL011124) 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 0.65 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 6.5 continuing education credits by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants (Approval # 1704-86).

New Mexico Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering has been approved by the New Mexico Physical Therapy Board for 6.5 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 7.8 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 6.5 continuing education hours.

Ohio Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering has been approved for 6.5 CEUs by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants (Approval #17S5184).

Pennsylvania Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering has been approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy for a total of 6.5 contact hours of which 0 hours have been approved for Direct Access. PA Board Approval #PTCE012108.

Tennessee Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering has been approved by the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association for .6.5 CEUs (6.5 Contact Hours) TPTA Approval number 2017-171 for Class I Continuing Education Competency Requirement for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants.

West Virginia Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering has been approved by the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy for 6.5 Continuing Education hours (CCE-F17-45). Approval of this course does not necessarily imply that the WV Board of Physical Therapy supports the views of the presenter or sponsor.

Oklahoma Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering has been approved by the Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision State of Oklahoma for 6.5 hours for Physical Therapists.

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 6.5 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 6.5 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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