Admintms

Tai Chi as Rehabilitative Exercise

September 1, 2017 by Admintms

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Tai Chi as Rehabilitative Exercise

Applications to Spine, Ortho & Seniors

PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs & ATCs
8 Hours/CEUs

Course Description

Tai Chi is more than a martial art or a moving meditation; it is a sophisticated movement system that has great potential for application to a rehab setting. In this fun and interactive course we will begin by breaking down and simplifying tai chi movements into grounding & balancing stances, stepping motions and upper extremity organization. We'll then put it all together in ways that integrate and optimize relationships between the upper and lower body. You'll be actively participating in movement, as well as observing and analyzing tai chi modifications, then discuss clinical relevance and application to a wide variety of rehab-related conditions. Topics include:

Lumbar stabilization, knee alignment & joint replacements
Balance improvement, gait facilitation & fall prevention
Pelvic balancing, thoracic mobilization & cervical stabilization
Glenohumeral impingement & scapular dyskinesia
Ortho, neuro & geriatric applications

We will also discuss and demonstrate the importance of Pattern Specificity, making exercise more informational by making it resemble the motor behavior we are trying to influence, and investigate the differences between Static and Dynamic Integrated Movement Principles. Come spend the day with us, we’ll get up out of our chairs and move; you’ll never look at movement and exercise the same!

Course Objectives

At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

Define Global & Differentiated movement relationships and give one example of each relationship for: knee-hip, hip-lumbar, thorax-neck, scapular-humeral, humeral-forearm.
List the two main differences between Static & Dynamic Integration Principles.
Define the difference between “grounding & balancing” stances giving two examples of each.
Demonstrate basic proficiency in three rotational/weight shifting movements & list benefits for: lumbar stabilization, hip/knee replacements, balance and fall prevention.
Explain the relevance of the phrase “proximal mobility & distal stability” in the lower extremity system and list benefits for foot, ankle or knee conditions.
Define the terms “high horizon & weight under-side” and list benefits for cervical, gleno-humeral and shoulder girdle health.
Cite three research articles that advocate tai chi benefits for balance, fall prevention & frailty reduction in seniors.

Course Outline

Lab sessions include experiential movement, partner observations, facilitation techniques, modifications & discussion of clinical relevance.

7:45-8:00-Registration & Snacks

8:00-8:30-Introduction to Integrated Movement Principles

Exercise Paradigms: Isolate or Integrate?
Types of Integrated Movement/Exercise: Static & Dynamic
Principles of Optimal Movement/Posture

8:30-10:00-Lab I: Tai Chi Stances

Grounding & Balancing Stances: Skeletal Weight Bearing
Centering the Feet & Aligning the Knees: Balance & Fall Prevention
Stabilizing the Pelvis & Lengthening the Low Back

10:00-10:15-Morning Break

10:15-12:00-Lab II: Tai Chi Arm Positions & Movements

Ladies Hands: Minimizing Unnecessary Effort
Dynamic Scapular Stabilization & Integrating the Arm
Gleno-Humeral, Elbow, Forearm & Hand Benefits

12:00-1:00-Lunch on Your Own

1:00-3:00-Lab III: Tai Chi Turns & Steps

Hip Rotation Mobility & Control: THR, FAI & Labrum
Lumbar Stabilization, Balance & Fall Prevention
Controlling Knee Valgus, Varus & Rotation: Knee Injuries, Patella & TKR

3:00-3:15-Afternoon Break

3:15-5:10—Lab IV: Putting it Together—Integrating Upper & Lower Body

Arms & Head Moving as Extension of Dynamic vs Relative to Static Torso
Appropriate Distribution of Movement & Proportional Use of Synergists
Training & Balancing Pelvic Force Couples: Associating with Intentional Arms

5:10-5:30— Bonus Material & Wrap Up

Toys & Tools: Staff, Sword & Straps
Review & Reinforcement of Course Objectives
Research, Questions & Answers

Cancellation Policy

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Course Instructor

Gordon Browne, PT
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Course Schedule:

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State Approvals

We submit all our courses for continuing education approval in the state in which it is being held, if required. For more information please visit our State Approvals page

Registration Fee

Single Registrant	$229
2 to 4*	$219
5 or more*	$209

*Price per person when registering at the same time. Please call if paying separately.

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Testimonials

“Gordon and Julie are the best instructors! I enjoyed everything about this course and highly recommend it.”

“Loved it! Knowledgeable instructors, friendly and passionate about movement.”

“Great presentation! Loved the specifics of the info and great manual.”

“I really learned really good, new material/movements that I can easily integrate with my patients.”

“This content is going to be so useful for balance and gait training with elderly patients. Great discussion and practice of dynamic movement.”

“Great course, appreciate all the material and active movement during labs. Thank you!”

“Excellent course, excellent information!”

“Great class, loved the mobility and balance training options for seniors and home health setting.”

“Thank you, I will use both personally and in practice.”

“Gordon is a great speaker; lots of learning, labs and demo.”

Therapeutic Yoga

September 1, 2017 by Admintms

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Therapeutic Yoga

Applications, Modifications & Contraindications

PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs & ATCs
8 Hours/CEUs

Course Description

Yoga is a vast system of Integrated Exercise with potential for both positive and negative outcomes; some people benefit greatly while others are susceptible to injury. Whether helping someone return to a public yoga class or using yoga as a rehab tool in your facility, you can assist your patient in recognizing what specific types of poses to target, modify or avoid all together depending on their specific complaint. In this course you will learn to identify movement or postural patterns, both in your patients and in many common yoga poses that will guide you in your recommendations. Differentiated poses are generally both safer and more beneficial than Global poses; you will learn to recognize the distinction with any pose or exercise and have solid rationale for your subsequent suggestions. Emerging rehab principles of Regional Interdependence and Specific Motor Control Exercise (SMCE) are presented and reconciled with common yoga themes. In class you will observe, analyze and try out several poses, but you don’t need to be a pretzel to participate; there are always modifications! Topics covered:

Neck & shoulder joint protection
Scapular stabilization
Thoracic mobilization/strengthening
Low back pain

Pelvic balancing
Knee alignment
Foot pronation control

Course Objectives

At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

Define Global & Differentiated movement/postural relationships giving five examples of each in daily life and in common yoga poses.
List three common hip/pelvic/lumbar biases and recommend appropriate yoga pose modifications that encourages lumbar stabilization and hip mobility/balance.
Explain why yoga poses featuring global spinal relationships are Contra-Indicated for many common types of low back and neck pain.
Demonstrate five yoga poses that encourage thoracic mobility and strength while simultaneously protecting/stabilizing both neck and low back.
List two examples of each of the poses/positions that cue: gleno-humeral/scapular integration and optimization; tripod foot balance; knee over foot alignment; gleno-humeral/forearm rotational differentiation.
Explain the rationale for adding Reciprocating Movement and Dynamic Integration elements to common yoga poses.
Demonstrate “easy” modifications for all yoga poses presented in course in order to encourage success for all age groups and physical abilities.

Course Outline

Lab sessions include experiential movement, partner observation, manual/verbal cuing, modifications and discussion of clinical relevance.

7:45-8:00-Registration & Snacks

8:00-8:30-Introduction to Integrated Movement Principles

Exercise Paradigms: Isolate or Integrate?
Types of Integrated Movement/Exercise: Static & Dynamic
Principles of Optimal Movement/Posture

8:30-10:00-Lab I: Pelvic Balancing—Recognizing Hip Biases/Addressing Lumbar Issues

Differentiated Poses: Hip Mobility & Lumbar Stability
Recognizing the Habitual & Teaching the Non-Habitual
Movement Reciprocity to Facilitate L/R Pelvic Balance

10:00-10:15-Morning Break

10:15-12:00-Lab II: Thoracic Work—Knocking the Rust Off the Ribs

Applying Constraints: Funneling Movement & Effort Where We Want It
Integrating Arm & Head Movement with the Mid Back & Chest
Rib Cage as Slinky: Encouraging Multi-Directional Thoracic Movement

12:00-1:00-Lunch on Your Own

1:00-3:00-Lab III: Lower Extremity Alignment—Creating a Solid Foundation

Encouraging the Tripod Foot: Forefoot/Rear-Foot Differentiations
Controlling Knee Valgus & Varus: Organizing Knee Over Foot
Facilitating Balance: Peroneus Longus/Posterior Tibialis Competence

3:00-3:15-Afternoon Break

3:15-5:00—Lab IV: Shoulder Girdle Stabilization—Anchoring the Arm to the Back

Dynamic vs. Static Scapular Stabilization
Grand Coalition of the Arm: Shoulder ER & Scapular Posterior Tilt
Closed & Open Chain Facilitations

5:00-5:30—Wrap Up

Review & Reinforcement of Course Objectives
Research, Questions & Answer

Cancellation Policy

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Course Instructor

Gordon Browne, PT
Learn more

Course Schedule:

Our Complete Course Schedule

State Approvals

We submit all our courses for continuing education approval in the state in which it is being held, if required. For more information please visit our State Approvals page

Registration Fee

Single Registrant	$229
2 to 4*	$219
5 or more*	$209

*Price per person when registering at the same time. Please call if paying separately.

Brochure

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Testimonials

“Gordon is knowledgeable, easy-going, entertaining and likable! Please keep teaching, our profession will benefit greatly from your expertise.”

“Great course; I really enjoyed it!”

“Excellent course. Thank you!”

“Excellent application to quality of life through improved movement!”

“Outstanding presentation! Gordon and Julie make a great team.”

“Changed my thoughts on how to improve my balance and ability to move optimally as I age. Everyone should take this class!”

“My cranky body feels so much better than when I got here. Thank you so much for a great class!”

“Wow, so much better than expected! I learned so much both personally and professionally.”

“Very informative, I learned A LOT!”

Defining, Optimizing & Teaching Integrated Movement

September 1, 2017 by Admintms

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Defining, Optimizing & Teaching Integrated Movement

Applications to Sports/Spine, Ortho, Geriatrics & Manual Therapy

PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs & ATCs
8 Hours/CEUs

Course Description

What is Integrated Movement and why is it poised to supplant Therapeutic Exercise and core stabilization as our movement training modality of choice? What does Optimal Movement entail besides strength, flexibility, cardio-vascular fitness and other measurable criteria? How can we make our exercise more informative and functionally relevant; combining into one activity strength/flexibility work, proprioceptive self-awareness training, ergonomics/body mechanics instructions, postural practice and seamless application to specific ADL’s? What style of movement training strategies give us the best chance of optimizing our patients’ movement; whether high level athletes, spinal or extremity pain sufferers, joint replacement graduates or the fall-prone elderly? Utilizing plain-language lecture, relevant research studies, interactive movement labs and ample clinical examples, this thought-provoking one day course answers these questions and more. It advocates an exercise paradigm that boosts patient compliance and success while freshening and upgrading your rehab tool kit. Based on Dynamic Integration principles and taught by a movement geek and PT, we will compare this revolutionary approach to both traditional Therapeutic Exercise and modern Static Integration movement strategies. Come and experience a refreshing new perspective, you will never see movement and exercise the same way again!

Course Objectives

By the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

List the two main differences between a Dynamic Integration & Static Integration models.
Identify Global vs. Differentiated Patterns of Movement and recognize appropriate clinical Applications & Contraindications for each.
Explain the "carry-over" advantages of Recognizing & Practicing Patterns vs. Strengthening Muscles.
List the primary Principles of Optimal Movement & give at least two examples of each.
Explain usefulness of common teaching strategies; Reciprocating Movements, Application of Constraints, Change of Venue, relating to Functional Context and the Goldilocks Principle.

Course Outline

Lab sessions include experiential movement, partner observations, facilitation techniques, modifications & discussion of clinical relevance.

7:45-8:00—Registration & Snacks

8:00-9:00—Integration vs. Isolation

Bodies are Already Integrated: Isolation/Localization is a Myth
Regional Interdependence Research, Motor Habit Formation & Bernstein’s Problem
Habitual Movement = Repetitive Movement = Repetitive Stress Injury
Movement Alterations Secondary to Traumatic Injury or Ortho Surgery

9:00-9:45—Static Integration vs. Dynamic Integration

Movement Lab #1—Rocking Chair
Origin & Insertion Thinking: Mistakes & Unintentional Consequences
Cardinal Plane Paradigm & Implications for Exercise
Thoracic Spine & Rib Cage: Terra Incognita

9:45-10:00—Morning Break

10:00-11:00—Global vs. Differentiated Patterns of Movement, Posture & Exercise

Make Exercise Look like the Motor Behavior we are Trying to Influence
Pattern Specificity: Stretch & Strengthen the Patterns, not Just the Parts
Why Exercise? Physiological or Motor Control Rationale
The Magic Muscle Mentality

11:00-12:00—Principles of Optimal Integrated Movement

Even Distribution of Movement & Proportional Use of Synergists
Skeletal Weight Bearing & Minimization of Unnecessary Effort
Movement Lab #2—Bowling Arms

12:00-1:00—Lunch on your own

1:00-2:45—Proprioceptive Self-Awareness Acuity Training

The Unconscious Nature of Habitual Movement & Postural Habits
The Importance of Subjectivity: “Feel” and “Like” are not Four Letter Words
Strategies for Facilitating Proprioceptive Self-Awareness
The Map is not the Territory; the Menu is not the Meal
Movement Lab #3—Sit to Stand

2:45-3:00—Afternoon Break

3:00-5:00—Tricks of the Trade: What Makes Exercise Informational?

Reciprocating Movements & Change of Venue
Application of Constraints & Application to Functional Context
Pattern Recognition & The Goldilocks Principle
Movement Lab #4—Squash the Grapes

5:00-5:30—Wrap Up

Review & Reinforcement of Course Objectives
Research, Questions & Answers

Cancellation Policy

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Course Instructor

Gordon Browne, PT, GCFP
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Course Schedule:

Our Complete Course Schedule

State Approvals

We submit all our courses for continuing education approval in the state in which it is being held, if required. For more information please visit our State Approvals page

Registration Fee

Single Registrant	$229
2 to 4*	$219
5 or more*	$209

*Price per person when registering at the same time. Please call if paying separately.

Brochure

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Testimonials

“Loved Gordon’s clear and highly skilled teaching style. Excellent handouts, extended practice sessions and engaged group. So glad I came!”

“I enjoyed trying out the movements and feel more confident in evaluating patient movement patterns.”

“Really enjoyed this course—time flew by!”

“Thank you! Well thought out presentation. I’ve a greater awareness of my own posture and movement!”

“Really appreciate the hands-on movement labs vs all day lecture. Great course!”

“Great course, great information-I want more!”

“Introduced me to a “concept” I have wanted to explore further. Now I see what I’ve been missing.”

“This was a great course, very fun and informative. Nice manual and treats, too!

“Loved it—It challenges my brain to see/notice/experience movement differently. How refreshing!”

Tai Chi & Yoga as Rehabilitative Exercise

August 31, 2017 by Admintms

Description Objectives Outline Schedule State Approvals

Tai Chi & Yoga as Rehabilitative Exercise

Applications to Spine, Ortho & Seniors

PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs & ATCs
16 Hours/CEUs

Course Description

Tai Chi is more than a martial art or a moving meditation and Yoga is more than twisting yourself into a pretzel—they are sophisticated movement systems that have great potential for application to a rehab setting. In this course we will break down and simplify common tai chi movements and yoga poses into stances, postures, steps and arm movements/positions, then put everything together in ways that integrate and optimize relationships between the upper and lower body. In this fun and interactive course you will participate in gentle movement, as well as observe and analyze tai chi and yoga modifications, then discuss clinical relevance and applications to a wide variety of rehab-related conditions. Topics range from:

Lumbar stabilization to knee alignment & joint replacement
Balance improvement & gait facilitation to fall prevention
Pelvic balancing to thoracic mobilization & cervical stabilization
Gleno-humeral impingement to scapular dyskinesia
Orthopedic, neuro & geriatric applications

We will also discuss and demonstrate the importance of Pattern Specificity, making exercise more informational by making it resemble the motor behavior we are trying to influence, and investigate the differences between Static and Dynamic Integrated Movement Principles. So come spend the weekend with us—you will never look at movement and exercise the same again!

Course Objectives

By the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

Define Regional Interdependence & Specificity Principle
List the two main differences between Static & Dynamic Integration exercise principles
Demonstrate basic proficiency in three rotational/weight shifting movements & list benefits for: lumbar stabilization, hip/knee replacements, balance/fall prevention
Explain the relevance of the phrase ‘proximal mobility and distal stability’ in the lower extremity system & list benefits for foot, ankle or knee conditions
Explain the relevance of the phrase “proximal mobility facilitates distal mobility’ in the upper extremity system & list benefits for shoulder, elbow or hand conditions
Define the terms ‘high horizon’ & ‘weight under-side’ and list benefits for cervical, gleno-humeral &shoulder girdle health

Course Outline

Lab sessions include experiential movement, partner observation, facilitation techniques, modifications & discussion of clinical relevance.

Day 1

7:45-8:00—Registration & Snacks

8:00-8:30—Introduction to Integrated Movement Principles

Exercise Paradigms: Isolate or Integrate?
Types of Integrated Movement/Exercise: Static & Dynamic
Principles of Optimal Movement/Posture

8:30-10:00—Lab I: Pelvic Balancing—Addressing Lumbar & Issues

Differentiated Yoga Poses: Hip Mobility & Lumbar Stability
Recognizing the Habitual & Teaching the Non-Habitual: Directional Lumbar Instabilities
Movement Reciprocity to Facilitate AP Pelvic & Trunk Balance

10:00-10:15—Morning Break

10:15-12:15—Lab II: Thoracic Work—Assisting & Balancing the Neck

Integrating Arm & Head Movement with the Mid Back & Chest
Rib Cage as Slinky: Encouraging Multi-Directional Thoracic Movement
Cervical Stabilization & Cranial Postural Support

12:15-1:15—Lunch on your own

1:15-3:15—Lab III: Lower Extremity Alignment—Creating a Solid Foundation

Encouraging the Tripod Foot: Forefoot/Rear-foot Differentiations
Controlling Knee Valgus and Varus: Organizing Knee Over Foot
Facilitating Balance: Peroneus Longus/Posterior Tibialis Competence

3:15-3:30—Afternoon Break

3:30-5:30—Lab IV: Shoulder Girdle Stabilization—Anchoring the Arm to the Back

Dynamic vs. Static Scapular Stabilization
Grand Coalition of the Arm: Shoulder ER & Scapular Posterior Tilt
Scapular Myofascial, Gleno-Humeral & Elbow Benefits

Day 2

8:00-10:00—Lab V: Tai Chi Stances

Grounding & Balancing Stances: Skeletal Weight Bearing
Centering the Feet & Aligning the Knees: Balance & Fall Prevention
Stabilizing the Pelvis & Lengthening the Low Back

10:00-10:15—Morning Break

10:15-12:15—Lab VI: Tai Chi Arm Positions & Movements

Ladies Hands: Minimizing Unnecessary Effort
Dynamic Scapular Stabilization & Integrating the Arm
Gleno-Humeral, Elbow, Forearm & Hand Benefits

12:15-1:15—Lunch on your own

1:15-3:15—Lab VII: Tai Chi Turns & Steps

Hip Rotation Mobility & Control: THR, FAI & Labrum
Lumbar Stabilization, Balance & Fall Prevention
Controlling Knee Valgus, Varus & Rotation: Knee Injuries, Patella & TKR

3:15-3:30—Afternoon Break

3:30-5:00—Lab VIII: Putting it Together—Integrating Upper & Lower Body

Arms & Head Moving as Extension of Dynamically Moving Torso
Appropriate Distribution of Movement & Proportional Use of Synergists
Training & Balancing Pelvic Force Couples: Associating with Arm Motion

5:00-5:30—Bonus Material & Wrap Up

Toys & Tools: Staff, Sword & Straps
Review & Reinforcement of Course Objectives
Questions, Answers & Wrap Up

Cancellation Policy

Download The Registration Form

Course Instructor

Gordon Browne, PT
Learn more about Gordon

Our Complete Course Schedule

State Approvals

We submit all our courses for continuing education approval in the state in which it is being held, if required. For more information please visit our State Approvals page

Registration Fee

Single Registrant	$425
2 to 4*	$405
5 or more*	$370

*Price per person when registering at the same time. Please call if paying separately.

Brochure

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Testimonials

“Awesome course! I will use this material immediately and incorporate with balance issues and gait training.”

“Great information, concepts really makes sense and like they will be highly beneficial. ”

“Excellent course! I’ll be incorporating dynamic movements with everyone; geriatrics to athletes!”

“Loved all the movement throughout the weekend! Functionally relevant material that’s immediately applicable. Great class!”

“I sure appreciate Gordon’s level of knowledge and experience. Looking forward to next class!"

“Great class, don’t change a thing!”

“I appreciate the thoughtful explanations of biomechanics and outside the box thinking relative to movement. Nice thoughts on functional movement evaluations. ”

“My knowledge and awareness of movement patterns has markedly improved, thank you!”

“Really loved the active learning of movement, I could feel how postural changes improved muscle activation. ”

“Thank you for another great class! I’ll use this with gait training, balance and bilateral integration with neuro pts. ”

“Really great course! Looking forward to taking more!”

“Gordon’s enthusiasm is catchy! This course really pushed my limits to new parameters-how refreshing!”

“Everything I learned in this class is easily applicable to the rehab setting. Thank you for a great course!”

Optimal Movement Strategies for Seniors

August 31, 2017 by Admintms

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Optimal Movement Strategies for Seniors

Linking Functional Exercise & Dynamic Integration for Improved Outcomes

PTs, PTA, OTs & COTAs
15 Hours/CEUs

Course Description

When working with our senior population, we have much to do in a limited period of time. This course will help you maximize your time and improve patient outcomes through exercise prescription and neuromuscular facilitation techniques that are more contemporary, informative and functionally relevant. Gain fresh new perspectives on progressive transfer training, balance and postural improvements, gait and stairs facilitation, skin protection, bending and reaching. Content features Dynamic Integrative Movement Principles & Specific Motor Control Exercise (SMCE), providing creative and innovative new ways of improving functional movement and independence in your patients. You will experientially explore Integrative Movement Patterns and contrast these with common, dysfunctional patterns, then learn to utilize cutting-edge teaching strategies and concepts to progressively facilitate specific motor skill acquisition. Use these Optimal Movement Strategies with orthopedic surgeries or injuries, neurological conditions, musculoskeletal complaints and the “weak and wobbly”—in the hospital, SNF, and home health settings or while working with active seniors in outpatient care.

Course Objectives

By the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

List three key differences between Static & Dynamic Integration exercise
Explain the concept and the importance of Teaching to the Test—linking therapeutic activities and exercise to Medicare guidelines to reconcile payer requirements with a patient-first practice model
Define Global & Differentiated movement patterns and give two examples each from lower extremities, upper extremities and spine
List and explain a key characteristic and a key benefit of Specific Motor Control Exercise; Pattern Specificity and Pattern Recognition
Explain the benefits of Teaching to the Tools— using environmental affordances and everyday tools to make exercise functional—use of bowls & broomsticks, stools & stairs, towels, sinks and more
In prescribing exercise for seniors, list one benefit each for the following teaching techniques—reciprocating movements, application of constraints, change of venue and the goldilocks principle
Demonstrate Language & Manual Cueing for optimal movement training through partner observation and partner practice

Course Outline

Lab sessions include experiential movement, partner observations, facilitation techniques, modifications, discussion of clinical relevance and documentation considerations.

Day 1

7:45-8:00—Registration & Snacks

8:00-9:45—Introduce Concepts: Senior Specific Interventions

The Medicare Challenge: Documentation Requirements & Treating Effectively
Multi-Tasking: Teaching to the Test & Providing Appropriate Care
Principles of Dynamic Integration: Global & Differentiated Patterns

9:45-10:00—Morning Break

10:00-12:00—Lab I: Horizontal Movement Patterns

Training the Hips to Move the Pelvis: Supine and Side-Lying
Integrating Upper and Lower Body: Log Rolls and Rotation
Link to Functional Context: Rolling, Bed Mobility and Skin Care

12:00-1:00—Lunch on your own

1:00-3:00—Lab II: Sitting Movement Patterns

AP Balance Reactions: Hip Flexor/Extensor Training and Trunk Control
L/R Balance Reactions: Early Pelvic Force Couple Training and Rib Mobility
Link to Functional Context: Sitting Posture, Breathing, Reaching and Skin Care

3:00-3:15—Afternoon Break

3:15-5:00—Lab III: Transitional Movements

Transferring Weight to Feet: Back Extension and Hip Flexion
Transitioning Sit to Stand: Hip Extension with Stable Back
Link to Function: Sitting and Standing Posture, Bending, Transfers

Day 2

8:00-8:15—Review

8:15-10:00—Lab IV: Standing, Weight-Shifts & Turning

Transferring Weight L/R and Front/Back: Intermediate Pelvic Force Couples
Trunk Control and Balance Reactions: Integrating Upper & Lower Body
Link to Function: Balance/Fall Prevention, Hip & Knee Stressors, Chores

10:00-10:15—Morning Break

10:15-12:15—Lab V: Stepping Movements

Single Leg Stance and Stepping: Facilitating 3D Hip Competence
Diagonal Bending and the Texas Two-Step: Advanced Pelvic Force Couples
Link to Function: Balance/Fall Prevention, Floor Transfers, Gait/Stairs/Curbs

12:15-1:15—Lunch on your own

1:15-3:15—Lab VI: Upper Extremity Themes

Integrating Arms, Shoulder Girdles and the Torso: Getting Ribs Involved
Upper Extremity Internal and External Rotation Patterns
Link to Function: Balance/Fall Prevention, Reaching/Lifting/Carrying

3:15-3:30—Afternoon Break

3:30-5:00—VII: Continued UE Themes and Wrap Up

Upper Extremity IR/ER Patterns & Fine-Tuning Progressions
Review Objectives, Questions & Answers

Cancellation Policy

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Course Instructors

Jeni Gall, DPT
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Gordon Browne, PT
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Our Complete Course Schedule

State Approvals

We submit all our courses for continuing education approval in the state in which it is being held, if required. For more information please visit our State Approvals page

Registration Fee

Single Registrant	$425
2 to 4*	$405
5 or more*	$370

*Price per person when registering at the same time. Please call if paying separately.

Brochure

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Testimonials

“Great course—I look forward to attending more! It was perfect.”

“Jeni was fun, speaks very well and is great at teaching us how to teach to our patients.”

“Great practical application to seniors, loved all the diagonal movement patterns.”

“Presenter did a good job of breaking down the material. Good stuff for functional mobility and self-care with seniors.”

“Excellent presentation, objectives were clear and concise and great visual representation of movements.”

“It’s an amazing course! Learned so much and will definitely apply it in my practice!”

“LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this course! Thank you so much.”

“The instructor was fantastic, thank you Jeni! Very engaging, her enthusiasm was wonderful.”

“Great new outlook and variations of previously overlooked techniques and muscle use! I’ll use this material with stairs, sit to stand and floor recovery.”

“Great class, great resources, great instructor!”

Functional Movement Strategies for the Legs, Knees & Feet

August 31, 2017 by Admintms

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Functional Movement Strategies for the
Legs, Knees & Feet

Understanding Relationships & Optimizing Exercise

PTs, PTAs & ATCs
16 Hours/CEUs

Course Description

With an emphasis on immediate clinical application to orthopedic knee, lower leg and foot dysfunction, this fun and interactive movement lab introduces ways of making the exercises we use more informative, more functional and much more effective. Discover how poorly organized movement in the hips and pelvis contributes to localized down-chain musculoskeletal pain, how to facilitate better patient motor planning and how movement changes in response to traumatic lower extremity injury. Gain a more dynamic perspective on human movement and be more creative in how you teach exercise, lower extremity alignment and function. Many knee, ankle and foot pain syndromes or repetitive stress injuries are a result of faulty lower extremity mechanics, while faulty mechanics will arise secondary to traumatic injury—both should be treated with an integrated exercise and proprioceptive self-awareness training program. In this course, you will participate in integrated movement exercises that focus on the relationships between feet, knees, hips and pelvis—then analyze the movements for clinical relevance and contrast with a traditional therapeutic movement model. This approach to studying movement (dynamic/alive vs anatomical/cadaveric) makes you a better practitioner by improving your fluency in the universal language of movement—proprioceptive awareness and choice-based motor habit optimization. Come experience a refreshing new perspective, you will never see movement and exercise the same way again!

Course Objectives

By the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

Define Regional Interdependence & Specificity Principle
Identify long-term habitual movement and postural mistakes and correlate to plantar fasciitis, anterio/lateral ankle impingement, achilles tendinosis, anterior knee pain, ACL surgery, TKR, meniscal tear, hamstring strains and more
List three primary differences between Static Integration & Dynamic Integration exercise
Define the difference between Global & Differentiated movement or postural patterns—list two examples of each in the knee, ankle and foot
List three principles of Optimal Movement and give examples of common knee and lower extremity clinical presentations resulting from sub-optimal movement
Explain the benefits of informational exercise strategies—use of constraints, change of venue, reciprocating movements, goldilocks principle and link to functional context

Course Outline

Lab sessions include experiential movement, partner observations, facilitation techniques, modifications & discussion of clinical relevance.

Day 1

7:45-8:00—Registration & Snacks

8:00-9:45—Introduction to Integrated Movement

Comparing Dynamic & Static Integration Movement Principles
Language of Integrated Movement: Global & Differentiated Relationships
Principles of Optimal Movement: Looking Beyond ROM & Strength

9:45-10:00—Morning Break

10:00-12:00—Lab I: Medial/Lateral Lower Extremity Relationships

Asleep at the Wheel Syndrome: Repetitive Stress Injuries & Pattern Recognition
Manual Facilitations: Peroneus Longus & Posterior Tibialis Awareness
Rotational Knee/Foot Alignment & Stabilization: Movement Reciprocity & Pattern Specificity

12:00-1:00—Lunch on your own

1:00-3:00—Lab II: Anterior/Posterior Lower Extremity Relationships

Simulating Push-Off: The Gluteal-Hamstring-Gastrocnemius Cascade
Ankle/Toe Differentiations & Link to Hip Push Off Muscles: Shin Splints
Knee Hyperextension Control: Manual Facilitations & Positional Progressions

3:00-3:15—Afternoon Break

3:15-5:30—Lab III: Finding & Maintaining the Tripod Foot

Kinematic Linkage: Hip Control of Knee Valgus & Foot Pronation
Hip Abductor/Peroneus Longus Synergy—Hip Adductor/Posterior Tibialis Synergy
Knee Rotation Control: Manual Facilitations & Awakening the Hamstrings

Day 2

8:00-9:45—Lab IV: Pelvic Force Couple Competence & Balance

Cross Pelvic Synergies: The Pelvic Force Couple
Recognizing PFC Bias & Effects Down-Chain
Alternating 3-Dimentional Hip Movements: Push Off & Landing

9:45-10:00—Morning Break

10:00-12:00—Lab V: Up/Down Stairs & Inclines

Patellar Tracking & Compression Control
Knee Valgus Control: The Goldilocks Principle & Introduction of Error
Proportional Use of Synergists & Fascio-Skeletal Weight-Bearing

12:00-1:00—Lunch on your own

1:00-3:00—Lab VI: Medial/Lateral Knee & Ankle Stabilization

Distal Stability & Proximal Mobility: Reversing Origin & Insertion
Upping the Ante: Increasing Specificity, Complexity, Speed & Demand
End-Game Rehab for Traumatic Injuries: Ankle/Knee Sprains, Fractures & Surgeries

3:00-3:15—Afternoon Break

3:15-5:00—Lab VII: Walking, Running, Pivoting & Cutting

Drills, Progressions, Putting it All Together
Proportional Use of Synergists: Hamstring, Hip Flexor & Adductor Strains/Tears

5:00-5:30—Wrap Up

Review & Reinforcement of Course Objectives
Research, Questions & Answers

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Course Instructor

Gordon Browne, PT
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Course Schedule:

Albuquerque, NM - November 12-13, 2022
Hilton Garden Inn-Albuquerque Airport
2601 Yale Boulevard SE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106
505-765-1000

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2 to 4*	$405
5 or more*	$370

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