Divisions: Continuing Education
2012 – 13 Continuing Education Courses
February 23 – 24, 2013 ~ Kinesio Taping 1&2: KT1 – Fundamental Concepts, Screening/Muscle Tests & Corrective Techniques; KT2 – Advanced Concepts and Corrective Techniques
Instructor: Lori Robinson, OTR/L, CKTI
February 28, 2013 ~ Therapy Based Yoga: Enhancing Patient Home Programs with Yoga Techniques
Instructor: Andrew Marsh, PT, Cert. MDT
March 2 – 3, 2013 ~ M1: Muscle Energy for the Pelvis, Sacrum, Lumbar Spine & Lower Extremities
Instructor: Tom Ockler, PT
March 8 – 9, 2013 ~ The Foot and Ankle
Instructor: Laura Ramus, PT, ATL
March 23 – 24, 2013 ~ Kinesio Taping 1&2: KT1 – Fundamental Concepts, Screening/Muscle Tests & Corrective Techniques; KT2 – Advanced Concepts and Corrective Techniques
Instructor: Teresa Pesci, MPT, CKTI
April 13 – 14, 2013 ~ Pharmacology
Instructor: Ross Biederman, MD, DPM
April 20, 2013 ~ KT3 – Advanced Concepts and Corrective Techniques for the Kinesio Tape Method
April 27 – 28, 2013 ~ Postural Restoration – An Integrated Approach to Treatment of Patterned Thoraco-Abdominal Pathomechanics
May 4 – 5, 2013 ~ Kinesiotaping for Pediatrics (KT3)
Instructor: Teresa Pesci, MPT, CKTI
June 1 – 2, 2013 ~ M2: Muscle Energy Techniques for the Ribs, Upper Extremity, Thoracic & Cervical Spine
Instructor: Tom Ockler, PT
June 22 – 23, 2013 ~ Physical Therapy Wound Management: An Intervention-Focused Course
Instructors: Jaimee Haan, PT, CWS; Sharon Lucich, PT, CWS
September 21 – 22, 2013 ~ M3: “No Man’s Land” The ALL External Assessment and Treatment of CPPS: Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Instructor: Tom Ockler, PT
September 28, 2013 ~ Mobilization Splinting Course
Instructor: Debby Schwartz, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
November 16 – 17, 2013 ~ The Test of Infant Motor Performance: From Research to Practice
Instructor: Laura Zawacki, MS, PT, PCS
January 19 - 20, 2014 ~ M4: “Rotten To the Core” Muscle Energy Evaluation and Treatment of the Ribs, Thoracic Spine and the Abdominal Thoracic Functional Core Unit
Instructor: Tom Ockler, PT
Course Information
Kinesio Taping 1&2: KT1 – Fundamental Concepts, Screening/Muscle Tests & Corrective Techniques; KT2 – Advanced Concepts and Corrective Techniques
With Registration You Will Receive:
Course Objectives:
- Explain and apply the concepts of the Kinesio Taping Method.
- Utilize and demonstrate application skills in guided laboratory sessions.
- Practice the various cutting techniques and their clinical application.
- Apply Kinesio Taping method to relax and stimulate muscles.
- Apply Kinesio Taping methods for pain, swelling, joint mobility and stability.
- Apply various taping techniques for treatment of the spine, and upper/ lower extremity dysfunction.
- Apply various taping techniques for treatment of unique conditions using the concepts and principals of the Kinesio Taping Method.
***Please bring your own scissors and wear proper attire for taping and labs***
(I.e. tank top and shorts)
Contact Hours:
16; 1.6 CEU’s
Fees:
$489 Early Bird Rate (until 1/24/13)
$529 Regular Rate
Therapy Based Yoga: Enhancing Patient Home Programs with Yoga
Course Description:
This course is designed for the individual who wants to include basic yoga postures and theory into his/her current practice, and understand the basic structure and function of yoga poses. In this course, you will learn how to perform the basic postures, evaluate the mechanical correctness of a yoga pose, and how to use breathing techniques to assist in stretching and to work the core. Participants will become familiar with some yoga terminology which will enable course participants to instruct patients to enhance their exercise.
Contact Hours:
7; .7 CEU’s
Fees:
Early Bird $199.00 (until 1/28/13)
Regular Rate $249.00
M1: Muscle Energy for the Pelvis, Sacrum, Lumbar Spine & Lower Extremities
Course Objectives:
Understand the basic concepts of muscles as they relate to the somatic dysfunctions.
• Understand the overwhelming advantages of M.E.T. vs Manipulation.
• Be familiar with muscle spindle structure as well as its neuro-faciliatory functions.
• Be able to palpate a “barrier” and understand the physiologic significance.
• Identify gait / stance asymmetries as they relate to somatic dysfunction.
• Palpate the basic bony landmarks of the Pelvis, Sacrum and Lumbar spine.
• Evaluate the Pelvis, Sacrum, and Lumbar spine for asymmetry and hypo-mobility.
• Decide on a proper sequence for treating a variety of somatic asymmetries.
• Perform basic Muscle Energy Techniques for the Pelvis, Sacrum, and Lumbar spine.
• Be able to dialog with patients about perpetuating factors and intercourse precautions.
• Demonstrate basic stabilization exercises for pelvic, sacral and lumbar dysfunctions.
Contact Hours:
16; 1.6 CEU’s
Fees:
$419.00 Early Bird Rate (until 2/15/13)
$470.00 Regular Rate
Course Objectives:
This course is an inclusive Foot and Ankle Course which will focus on orthopedic and sports medicine injuries. Emphasis will be on evaluation of biomechanics with treatment through exercise, manual techniques, taping and orthotics.
- Perform a Biomechanical Evaluation as it relates to the foot/ankle
- Treat the Acute and Chronic Ankle Sprain with Gary Grays Functional Exercise Progression
- Treat a variety of foot / Ankle diagnosis’ with manual techniques and Leuko taping techniques
- Assess the foot / ankle for orthotics
- Fabricate orthotics both off the shelf and custom
Contact Hours:
12.15; 1.2 CEU’s
Fees:
$315.00 Early Bird Rate (until 2/8/13)
$365 Regular Rate
Kinesio Taping 1&2: KT1 – Fundamental Concepts, Screening/Muscle Tests & Corrective Techniques; KT2 – Advanced Concepts and Corrective Techniques
With Registration You Will Receive:
Course Objectives:
- Explain and apply the concepts of the Kinesio Taping Method.
- Utilize and demonstrate application skills in guided laboratory sessions.
- Practice the various cutting techniques and their clinical application.
- Apply Kinesio Taping method to relax and stimulate muscles.
- Apply Kinesio Taping methods for pain, swelling, joint mobility and stability.
- Apply various taping techniques for treatment of the spine, and upper/ lower extremity dysfunction.
- Apply various taping techniques for treatment of unique conditions using the concepts and principals of the Kinesio Taping Method.
***Please bring your own scissors and wear proper attire for taping and labs***
(I.e. tank top and shorts)
Contact Hours:
16; 1.6 CEU’s
Fees:
$489 Early Bird Rate (until 2/24/13)
$529 Regular Rate
Course Objectives:
Most of your patients and clients are taking prescription and/or over-the-counter medications. What should you know about clinical pharmacology to manage them effectively? You’ll study the effect of drug actions on the major body systems, including mechanisms of therapeutic and adverse effects, problems of drug interaction, and variables that modify their effects. This course will focus on many of the drugs most commonly encountered in physical and occupational therapy from a practical patient management perspective.
Contact Hours:
12.5 Contact Hours; 1.25 CEU’s
Fees:
$339 Early Bird (until 3/13/12)
$389 Regular Rate
KT3 – Advanced Concepts and Corrective Techniques for the Kinesio Tape Method
Course Objectives:
The Kinesio Taping Method fosters the body’s natural ability to heal itself by activating neurological and circulatory systems to correct biomechanical dysfunction, relieving pain and other symptoms. Participants must have completed approved KT1 and KT 2 courses. KT3 will briefly review the fundamental concepts and corrective techniques learned in KT1 and 2. In KT3, participants will focus on a variety of clinical application techniques through instructor demonstration and group lab sessions and discussion. Upon completion of this course and prerequisite KT1, KT2 seminar, attendees will be eligible to request and take the exam to become a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP).
Fees:
$299 Early Bird (until 3/20/13)
$349 Regular
Contact Hours:
8 Contact Hours; .8 CEU’s
Postural Restoration – An Integrated Approach to Treatment of Patterned Thoraco-Abdominal Pathomechanics
Course Objectives:
This advanced lecture and lab course is structured so that clinicians will gain an appreciation for the postural influences of: rib torsion, asymmetrical oblique strength, inconsistent breathing patterns, habitual use of accessory respiratory musculature and a restricted diaphragm. The focus of this course will be to “balance” polyarticular muscular chains through focused functional assessment of the upper-half. Integrated treatments using manual therapy and specific non-manual techniques to restore respiratory and rotational functions of the trunk will be covered. Participants will be able to immediately apply PRI clinical assessment and management skills when treating diagnosis such as “fibromyalgia”, thoracic outlet syndrome and shoulder dysfunction.
Fees:
$425 Early Bird (until 3/27/13)
$475 Regular
Contact Hours:
15 Contact Hours; 1.5 CEU’s
Kinesiotaping for Pediatrics (KT3)
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of the course and lab on Kinesio Taping for Pediatrics, participants will be able to:
- Understand the major clinical implications for pediatric taping.
- Understand the difference between taping for facilitation and taping for relaxation when using Kinesio Tape.
- Know how and when to use Kinesio Tape for various corrective techniques in pediatrics.
- Experience applying tape on a partner and having tape applied to oneself on lower extremities, trunk and upper extremities.
- Problem solve practical applications of therapeutic taping via case studies and treatment demonstrations.
Fees:
$299 Early Bird Rate (until 4/5/13)
$349 Regular Rate
Contact Hours:
12; 1.2 CEU’s
M2: Muscle Energy Techniques for the Ribs, Upper Extremity, Thoracic & Cervical spine
Course Objectives:
- Understand the basic concepts of muscles as they relate to the somatic dysfunctions.
- Understand the overwhelming advantages of M.E.T. vs. Manipulation.
- Be familiar with muscle spindle structure as well as its neuro-faciliatory functions.
- Be able to palpate a “barrier” and understand the physiologic significance.
- Identify gait/stance asymmetries as they relate to somatic dysfunction.
- Palpate the basic bony landmarks of the Pelvis, Sacrum and Lumbar spine.
- Differentiate between Vertebral Artery, Upper Cervical Stability Testing and BPPV.
- Evaluate the Ribs, Shoulder, Thoracic and Cervical spine for asymmetry and hypo-mobility.
- Decide on a proper sequence for treating a variety of somatic asymmetries.
- Perform basic Muscle Energy Techniques for Ribs, Shoulder, Thoracic/Cervical Spine
- Be able to dialog with patients about perpetuating factors and Upper Cross Pattern
Fees:
$419.00 Early Bird Rate (until 5/1/13)
$470.00 Regular Rate
Contact Hours:
16; 1.6 CEU’s
Physical Therapy Wound Management: An Intervention-Focused Course
Course Objectives:
1. Describe the key components of a wound assessment.
2. Identify appropriate tests and measures and their proper application in a clinical setting.
3. Explain the indications and contra-indications of therapeutic interventions available to physical therapists.
4. Demonstrate proper debridement techniques.
5. Recognize advanced wound dressings and indications for their use.
6. Discuss the importance of compression in wound healing.
7. Participants will understand and be able to utilize wound care coding.
Fees:
$475.00 Early Bird Rate (until 5/22/13)
$525.00 Regular Rate
Contact Hours:
14; 1.4 CEU’s
M3: “No Man’s Land” The ALL External Assessment and Treatment of CPPS: Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Course Objectives:
- Understand the basic concepts of muscles and spindles as they relate to somatic dysfunctions.
- Understand the overwhelming advantages of M.E.T / Counterstrain vs. Manipulation.
- Be able to palpate a “barrier” and understand the physiologic significance.
- Externally palpate the basic bony and tissue landmarks of the Pelvis, Sacrum, and Pelvic Floor.
- Evaluate the Pelvis, Sacrum, and Pelvic floor for asymmetry, hypo-mobility and trigger points.
- Decide on a proper sequence for treating disorders of the pelvis and pelvic floor.
- Perform Muscle Energy Counterstrain, Ischemic Release Techniques for the Pelvis/Pelvic Floor.
- Be able to dialog with patients about physical and emotional perpetuating factors/precautions.
- Demonstrate basic stabilization exercises for the Pelvis, Sacrum and Pelvic Floor.
- Demonstrate the basic use of EFT for issues of the pelvic floor and related diseases.
- Demonstrate basic tissue mobilization for the surrounding connective tissues of the pelvis and pelvic floor.
Fees:
$440.00 Early Bird Rate (until 8/21/13)
$490.00 Regular Rate
Contact Hours:
19; 1.9 CEU’s
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Gain understanding of the indications, precautions and contraindications for mobilization splinting of the upper extremity
- Appreciate the mechanical properties required to fabricate low temperature thermoplastic mobilization splints for the upper extremity.
- Appreciate the anatomical knowledge base required to fabricate low temperature thermoplastic mobilization splints for the upper extremity.
- Develop skills in proper selection of different splinting materials for specific splints.
- Develop skills necessary to successfully fabricate and fit splints using several different splinting materials.
- Gain awareness of the variety of different splinting materials.
- Gain skills in assessment and critique of different splinting materials.
Contact Hours:
8; .8 CEU’s
Fees:
$299.00 Early Bird Rate (until 8/28/13)
$349.00 Regular Rate
The Test of Infant Motor Performance: From Research to Practice
Course Description:
This two-day intermediate level workshop is designed for physical therapists and occupational therapists working with infants under 5 months of age. Participants will gain working knowledge of the Test of Infant Motor Performance (TIMP), a new test of functional motor behavior in infants from 34 weeks post-menstrual age through 4 months past term.
The TIMP can be used both in special care nursery settings and in early intervention programs, facilitating communication among caregivers in different settings. TIMP items are related to demands for movement placed on infants during daily life interactions. Thus the test is an assessment of the posture and movement skills needed by infants for daily life activities.
Fees:
$475 Early Bird Rate (until 10/16/13)
$525.00 Regular Rate
Contact Hours:
13.5; 1.3 CEU’s
M4: “Rotten To The Core” Muscle Energy Evaluation and Treatment of the Ribs, Thoracic Spine and the Abdominal Thoracic Functional Core Unit
Course Objectives:
- Understand the basic concepts of muscles as they relate to the somatic dysfunctions.
- Understand the overwhelming advantages of M.E.T. vs. Manipulation.
- Be familiar with muscle spindle structure as well as its neuro-faciliatory functions.
- Be able to palpate a “barrier” and understand the physiologic significance.
- Identify gait / stance asymmetries as they relate to somatic dysfunction.
- Palpate the basic bony landmarks of Ribs, Thoracic Spine and abdominal-thoracic core unit.
- Evaluate Ribs, Thoracic Spine for asymmetry hypo-mobility.
- ….And MUCH more!
Contact Hours:
17; 1.7 CEU’s
Fees:
$419.00 Early Bird Rate (12/18/13)
$470.00 Regular Rate
**For more information on any of our courses, e-mail ahippler@med.umich.edu
If you are interested in attending one of our courses, please print and fill out the registration form included in the particular course brochure you are interested in. Registration fee must accompany the registration form. Hotel accommodations and maps of the area will be sent with your confirmation letter. You will not be registered for the course until you receive confirmation that verifies your registration. If you do not receive this, or have any further questions about any Cont. Ed. courses, please call the OT/PT CE Coordinator at 734-936-4376.Cancellation Policy
UMHS OT/PT Division reserves the right to cancel the course “at any time” from two weeks prior to the first day of the course. UMHS OT/PT Division will not be responsible for any charges incurred by the registrant due to the cancellation of the course, other than the cost of the course.
