Comprehensive Movement Training for the Orthopedic Practitioner
This training program, leading to certification as an Orthopedic Movement Specialist (OMS), is open to PT, PTA, OT, COTA, ATC, ND, DC, LMP, MD, & DOs who want to expand their knowledge concerning musculo-skeletal pain and dysfunction, exercise prescription, ergonomics and body mechanics training, postural instruction and what constitutes well-organizedmovement. Anyone with the appropriate medical degree and interest is welcome to apply. [Read More]
Comprehensive Movement Strategies for the Low Back, Pelvis & Hips
In this fun and interactive movement lab course we will observe, analyze and participate in movement based exercises while learning new treatment strategies designed for immediate clinical application. This approach goes beyond strengthening the muscles to teaching integrated movement patterns that simultaneously elicit core muscle activation... [Read More]
Functional Movement Strategies for the Legs, Knees & Feet
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... [Read More]
Fundamental Movement Strategies for the Neck, Thorax & Shoulders
In this fun and interactive movement lab course we will observe, analyze and participate in movement based exercises while learning new treatment strategies designed for immediate clinical application. We will explore how the slinky-like rib cage and thoracic spine should constitute a mobile and flexible base from which the head, neck and arms can move. We will be moving beyond origin and insertion thinking by ... [Read More]
Dynamic Movement Strategies for the Shoulders, Arms & Hands
In this fun and interactive movement course, we will observe, analyze and participate in movement based exercises while learning new treatment strategies designed for immediate clinical application. This course will focus primarily on scapulo-thoracic coordination with, and influences upon, the arm and hand. The hands are at the end of a long line of support systems that we can liken to a crane—a strong but moveable base, various vulnerable pivot... [Read More]
Optimal Movement Strategies for Seniors
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... [Read More]
Tai Chi & Yoga as Rehabilitative Exercise
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... [Read More]
Therapeutic Yoga
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 and which to avoid or modify. In this course you will learn to identify movement or postural patterns, both... [Read More]
Tai Chi as Rehabilitative Exercise
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 break down and simplify tai chi movements into stances, steps and arm movements, then put everything together in ways that integrate and optimize relationships between the upper and lower body. You will experience movement, as well as observe and analyze tai chi modifications, then discuss.. [Read More]
Defining, Optimizing & Teaching Integrated Movement
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 more functionally relevant; combining into one activity strength/flexibility work, proprioceptive self-awareness training... [Read More]