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Divisions: Allied Health Education

2008 Continuing Education Classes

October 11 & 12 ~ Muscle Energy Techniques for Pelvis, Sacrum, Lumbar Spine and Lower Extremities - Thomas K. Ockler, PT

October 18 & 19, 2008 ~ Kinesio Taping 1&2
KT1 - Fundamental Concepts, Screen/Muscle Test and Muscle Applications ~ KT2 - Advanced Concepts & Corrective Techniques - Lori Robinson, OTR/L, CKTI

November 7, 8, & 9, 2008 ~ Evaluation and Treatment of Visual Perceptual Dysfunction in Adult Brain Injury Part II - Mary Warren, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, FAOTA

November 15 & 16,2008 Tawas City , MI ~ Kinesio Taping 1&2
KT1 - Fundamental Concepts, Screen/Muscle Test and Muscle Applications ~ KT2 - Advanced Concepts & Corrective Techniques - Lori Robinson, OTR/L, CKTI

 

Muscle Energy Techniques for Pelvis, Sacrum, Lumbar Spine and Lower Extremities

Course Credits: 16.5 Contact Hours, 1.65 CEUs

Course Description: Muscle Energy Technique is one of the most effective and valuable manual techniques for the identification and correction of somatic asymmetry and hypo-mobility. Unlike manipulative therapies, which presume joints are stuck out of place by some physiologic glue, Muscle Energy is based on EVIDENCE BASED NEURO-PHYSIOLOGY that the joints are held out of place by muscles which have too much tone. The technique positions the joint in the direction of restriction of motion and recalibrates the precise muscle spindles which are holding the bone in a less than optimal position. The muscle returns to normal resting length, tone and excitability, thus allowing the joint to return to the normal position. By re-calibrating the spindle and correcting the cause of the dysfunction, the techniques will correct all types of biomechanical / orthopedic problems. This two-day course involves a mix of theory, demonstration and hands on practice. Actual evaluation and treatments will be performed by each participant using the methods learned.

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this workshop, you will be able to:

Registration Fee: $425 (Payment and application must be received by October 1,2008)

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: $379 (Payment and application must be received by September 5, 2008)

Brochure (PDF)

Kinesio Taping ~ KT1 - Fundamental Concepts, Screening/Muscle Test & Muscle Applications - KT2 - Advanced Concepts & Corrective Techniques

Course Credits: 15.5 Contact Hours, 1.55 CEUs

Course Description: The KT1 course is designed to introduce practitioners to the Kinesio Taping Method. Over the course of this 8 hour class, the instructor will discuss the fundamental concepts of the Kinesio Taping Method and the unique properties and use of Kinesio Tex Tape. During lab sessions, attendees will have ample time to practice screening and muscle testing created for the enhancement of your KT skills and muscle applications for both the upper and lower body. Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to discuss and apply the Kinesio Taping Method to relax overuse syndromes, stimulate weak muscles, and decrease pain and swelling.

The KT2 course builds on material learned in KT1. During this 8 hour class, the instructor will introduce the six Corrective Techniques (Mechanical, Functional, Space, Fascia, Ligament/Tendon, and Lymphatic) and discuss their application in a variety of clinical conditions. During lab sessions, attendees will have ample time to practice applying these techniques to a variety of upper and lower body conditions. Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to discuss and apply the KT Method to orthopedic & neurological conditions.

Registration Fee: $529 (Payment and application must be received by October 1, 2008

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ~ $489 (Payment and application must be received by September 1, 2008

Registration cost includes 6 full color course manuals, 3 rolls of tape for lab sessions, 1 yr. membership to database access and Instructors demo tape.

Brochure: Brochure (PDF)

Evaluation and Treatment of Visual Perceptual Dysfunction in Adult Brain Injury Part II

Who Should Attend:
Therapists who have attended Part 1 course since 1991 when the concept of the visual perceptual hierarchy was introduced and who want to gain further expertise in evaluation and treatment using this framework. Therapists who have not attended the Part 1 course should have a thorough understanding of evaluation and treatment using the framework of the visual perceptual hierarchy to benefit fully from this course.

Course Credits: 18 Contact Hours, 1.8 CEUs

Course Description:
A continuation of the part one course, this intensive three day workshop provides a deeper understanding of how to evaluate and treat visual dysfunction occurring due to CVA and traumatic brain injury. Participants are taught how to link visual impairment to functional performance to identify the functional limitations caused by visual perceptual dysfunction and develop effective treatment intervention. Information covered includes how to interpret and document evaluation results, how to collaborate effectively with ophthalmologists and optometrists, and how to develop treatment plans and document progress. Specific assessments to evaluate visual acuity, contrast sensitivity function, visual field, oculomotor function and visual attention will be taught. Course participants will have the opportunity to practice giving and interpreting these assessments and to develop treatments plans for sample case studies. Lectures and instructional materials for the course have been developed with the assumption that the participant has taken the part one course.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this workshop, you will be able to:

To register for this course please visit: http://www.visabilities.com/dysfunction2.html#AnnArbor

**For more information on any of our courses, e-mail kela@med.umich.edu

If you are interested in attending one of our courses, please print and fill out this registration form. 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, please call the OT/PT CE Coordinator, Kela Green at 734-936-4376.

Cancellation Policy

UMHS OT/PT Division reserves the right to cancel the course up to 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.