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1. Define the mechanics of the shoulder gleno-humeral, clavicle, and scapula.
2. Properly assess muscle function and range of motion of the shoulder by examining the shoulder force couples.
3. Identify treatment methods that restore the normal shoulder mechanics without forcing the arm overhead.
4. Review the post-op ACL repair limitations and dangers of anterior shear forces in open and closed chain exercises.
5. Identify the positive effect of balance training and eccentric loading in the rehabilitation of ACL repairs.
6. Demonstrate exercises in the rehab process to improve balance and strength.
7. Review the neuroanatomy of the dermal & fascial subsystem.
8. Demonstrate a novel skin/fascial/movement screening process.
9. Interpret the research as it relates to connective tissue gliding, pain modulation, and movement therapies.
10. Integrate myofascial cupping techniques related to soft tissue pathology as it relates to tension/decompression, direction, and pressure.
11. Define the “4 Movement Pillars” and how it can improve common movement dysfunctional patterns.
12. Demonstrate movement screening techniques to identify faulty motor and neural (threat) patterns.
13. Apply exercises using bands, straps, cups, kinesiology tape, and body weight with appropriate progressions and regressions.
14. Analyze the similarities and differences between the Delitto, Maitland, Sahrmann, and McKenzie (MDT) classification systems.
15. Define centralization and discuss implications for treatment.
16. Discuss classification processes used in MDT and Treatment Based Classification (TBC) model.
17. Synthesize examination findings to determine categorization of patients into directional preference, mobilization, manipulation, and stabilization categories per centralization vs. non-centralization and patient response methods for assessment.
18. Recognize the evidence regarding patient response methods as a means of classifying patients with low back pain, and how MDT and the TBC model can be integrated.
19. Discuss causes in the rate of increasing chronic pain and central mechanisms of pain.
20. Classify central mechanisms of pain based on the pain mechanism classification system (PMCS).
21. Describe how mechanical diagnosis and therapy (MDT) and PMCS work together.

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• Sports injuries and performance
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Case Studies and Lab Demonstrations
Putting it all together

Robert Donatelli, PhD, PT is the Director of Out Reach Sports Program in Las Vegas, NV where he works directly with the UNLV hockey team and is responsible for the development of a post-concussion program and assessment and treatment of injuries. During his career, he has worked with an impressive list of sports teams as well as professional and Olympic athletes including Andy Roddick, Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe, Natalie Gublis, the Chinese Olympic Team, and most recently with Dan Uggla of the Washington Nationals.

In addition to his accomplishments in the clinical arena, Dr. Donatelli has lectured both nationally and internationally as a keynote and has published over 30 articles in peer reviewed journals and published three textbooks: Physical Therapy of the Shoulder 5th Ed, Orthopedic Physical Therapy 4th Ed, Biomechanics of the Foot and Ankle 2nd Ed and Sports Specific Rehabilitation 1st.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Robert Donatelli is the director of Out Reach Sports Programs. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.

Shanté Cofield, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, CF-L1,, physical therapist turned entrepreneur, aka The Movement Maestro, is the founder of The Movement Maestro LLC, a social media-based company that provides both online and in-person education for movement professionals around the world. Shanté’s passion for digital business has helped her amass a social media following of nearly 60,000 people, become an international speaker, and launch her own podcast, Maestro on the Mic, which has been downloaded over a half a million times to date. With her continued success in the digital space, Shanté’s professional purists now center around providing business coaching to movement professionals, with a focus on brand strategy and community development in the ever-growing digital marketplace. Shanté is a proud SoCal resident, drives a hypergreen Jeep Wrangler, and wishes to leave you with this message: "Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire."

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: C. Shante Cofield is the creator of The Movement Maestro. She receives a speaking honorarium from RockTape. Dr. Cofield receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: C. Shante Cofield has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.

Milica McDowell, MS, DPT, is the Senior Director of Movement for Implus. She manages both RockTape and TriggerPoint brand. She holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Idaho State University, a master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado and two bachelor’s Degrees in Exercise Physiology and Health Promotion. A Physical Therapist since 2003, she established an orthopedic and sports medicine physical therapy practice in Bozeman, MT. She is also the founder of Bluebird Medical Supply and Epic Fitness Center. Dr. McDowell was a faculty at Montana State University in the Human Performance Department for 8 years where she taught exercise science related courses and mentored pre-health professions students. She is a published author, editor, researcher and speaks at State, Regional and National Medical and Fitness Conferences. She has taught over 200 continuing education courses and is the co-author of several continuing education systems. Originally from Alaska, in her free time she enjoys downhill and skate skiing, surfing, growing veggies in her garden and being active with her family.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Milica McDowell is the co-founder of Epic Fitness Center and Bluebird Medical Supply Company and has an employment relationship with Physitrack, LLC. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Dr. Milica McDowell has no relevant non-financial relationships.

Margaux Lojacono, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, FAAOMPT, Cert. MDT, graduated from Ithaca College with a Master of Science degree in physical therapy from Daemen College in 2007. She has worked for Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center since 2001 in a variety of settings and works at the Summit Healthplex satellite outpatient clinic. She is the lead physical therapist for the Center’s multidisciplinary concussion management team. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists and is also board-certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Margaux Lojacono has an employment relationship with Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. She receives compensation from McKenzie Institute USA. Dr. Lojacono receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: Margaux Lojacono is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association; and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists.

Joe Lorenzetti, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, FAAOMPT, Cert. MDT, MTC, graduated from D’Youville College in 2004 with his master’s degree in physical therapy. In 2010, he completed his Doctorate in physical therapy through the University of St. Augustine in St. Augustine, Florida. Joe also earned his Manual Therapy Certification through the same University. He is also certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT). He finished the Orthopedic Manual Physical Fellowship offered by Daemen College in 2014. He most recently completed the orthopedic clinical specialist examination through the American Physical Therapy Association. Joe serves as a Fellowship mentor for the McKenzie Institute and Daemen College. He is also an adjunct instructor for both the Bryant & Stratton College Physical Therapy Assistant program and the Daemen College Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy program. He is the Clinical Specialist for the spine program at Catholic Health System in Buffalo, NY.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Joe Lorenzetti is an adjunct professor at Bryant & Stratton College and Daemen College. He receives compensation from McKenzie Institute USA. Dr. Lorenzetti receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: Joe Lorenzetti is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association; and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists.

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Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations.

Certificates of Successful Completion are available for email, download and/or printing from your online account immediately following the successful completion of the post-test/evaluation.

**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

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

Arizona Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants: CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 12.0 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 Assistants: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 12.0 continuing education credits.

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Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants
This self-study course consists of 12.0 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.

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 12.0 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 12.0 CE credit hours.

Kentucky Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 12.0 continuing education credit hours for Kentucky Physical Therapists. The rule under 201 KAR 22:045, Section 2, (2)(a) states that category 1 continued competency credits can be earned from providers approved by another physical therapy licensing agency. 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.

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 14.5 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 12.0 continuing education hours.

Pennsylvania Physical Therapists and Assistants: The Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes approval by all other state boards. This self-study activity consists of 12.0 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists.

Utah Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants: This course is designed to meet the Utah DOPL Rule R156-24b-303b.2.c.iv - A commercial continuing education provider providing a course related to the practice of physical therapy. Please retain a copy of the advertising brochure and your certificate of completion to provide to your board should this be requested of you. This self-study activity consists of 12.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction.

Vermont Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: CE credit is available. This course consists of 12.0 continuing education credit hours for Vermont Physical Therapists. The Board confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. 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.

Virginia Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants: CE credit is available. This course consists of 12.0 hours of type 2 continued competency credit for Virginia Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Regulation 18VAC112-20-131, Section B, (2) states that up to ten type 2 continued competency credits can be earned by completing independent study activities related to the clinical practice of physical therapy.

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Other Professions
This self-study activity qualifies for 12.0 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.
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