MDS - II

A PRACTICAL WORKSHOP for the SHOULDER

The shoulder is a complicated and fascinating joint often described as “Mysterious” in the literature. Shoulder symptoms can puzzle and fool even the most experienced practitioners. When surgeries and traditional treatment options fail patients are often told “there is nothing more to offer them”.   As a result many shoulder patients are left with limitation of motion, persistent pain, and less than optimal outcomes.  Therapists can be remarkably effective with many difficult shoulder cases that have not responded to surgery, drugs, injections and traditional therapy approaches.

This seminar will teach you a systematic method of manual therapy techniques using 5 key positions to release the 5 types of shoulder restrictions in order to effectively restore range of motion often in just 1-3 visits. A systematic method of shoulder taping will be presented utilizing 5 key taping strips that are reliable, and reproducible, and can provide immediate pain relief. A systematic program of exercises including 5 strengthening exercises is presented to restore flexibility, posture and stability as we release the restrictions. Shoulder pain patterns, evaluation and differential diagnosis will be discussed to sharpen your integrative skills, and allow you to become more effective and efficient in your problem solving and planning for your treatment interventions. Finally, an opportunity for you to bring your problem cases for discussion and ask questions about managing the difficult shoulder.
 

TARGET AUDIENCE

This seminar is for therapists and practitioners who treat multiple shoulder diagnoses, stiff shoulders of all etiologies and other challenging shoulder cases. This is a practical workshop combining lecture and lab designed to enhance manual therapy and taping skills, exercise selection and problem solving ability for the shoulder. Do you enjoy manual therapy?

This is an intermediate to advanced seminar with an emphasis on manual therapy. Participants should have a basic understanding of shoulder anatomy, biomechanics, and traditional rehab approaches.

Participants should dress to participate in lab for both days allowing access to the shoulder girdle and spine.  Please come prepared so both you and your lab partner have a positive learning experience. You may feel free to bring a portable table to the course for lab and please bring a scissors for taping lab.

OBJECTIVES

1. Identify the 5 key restrictions that must be released in order to restore normal shoulder mobility.

2. Utilizing 5 key positions apply a systematic method of manual therapy techniques to release the restrictions.

3. Apply a systematic method of shoulder taping using 5 key strips of tape that is effective for most shoulder diagnoses.

4. Apply an efficient exercise method of 3 key stretching, 2 key postural, and 5 key strengthening exercises for the difficult shoulder.

5. Interpret the clinical history, pain patterns and objective findings to accurately assess difficult shoulder cases.

6. Apply the treatment methods presented to various shoulder diagnoses.

7. Discuss and problem solve your difficult cases, ask questions and integrate the treatment methods introduced.
 

SEMINAR OUTLINE

Click here for a printable version of this outline.

 * Schedule may change to allow for lab flexibility & participant interaction.  Manual therapy lab often extends through Day 1.

REGISTRATION

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

Participants will receive a certificate for 1.5 CEUs, or 15 contact hours.  Approvals will be obtained for the state where the course is presented for PTs, PTAs, OTs, & COTAs. Verify at Registration.  Therapists who are also Athletic Trainers may submit this course under your Category D:  Individual Options Section.

Replacement Certificate Fee is $15.
 

TUITION AND REFUNDS

EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 30, 2009

Registration fee is $475 if postmarked by the deadline date.           $500 after deadline, space permitting.     Deadline is 14 days prior to the course date.

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:

$450 if 30 Days Early.

We encourage you to attend with a lab partner and believe your lab learning experience will be enhanced with a therapist you can work with at the course and back in your clinical setting.  $425 when 2 therapists register 30 days early together.    Therapists must register at the same time to receive the discount.

Discount for 3 or more therapists attending from the same facility or employer is $50 off each registrant OR $425 EACH.   All therapists must register at the same time to receive the discount.  

Prior MDS-I attendees $425.

Class size is limited and based on space and lab assistants available. Cancellations must be received in writing 14 days prior to course date for tuition refunds. A $50 administrative fee will be assessed. No refunds will be made after this date, but therapists may be able to transfer to another available course date if available.  Time restrictions do apply.  Partridge Seminars reserves the right to cancel a course up to 2 weeks prior to the starting date for circumstances beyond our control.  Partridge Seminars will not be responsible for non-refundable airline tickets or hotel reservations. We recommend making your airline reservations 2 weeks prior to the course. 
 

CONFIRMATION LETTER

A confirmation letter with a receipt will be sent via e-mail after registration and tuition has been received with information regarding course location, directions, ground transportation and other details.  Please do not delete a confirmation from Partridge Seminars as Spam mail.
 

Want to set up your own PART II brochure for the class you are sponsoring?
Call us at (361) 985-1188 to access our brochure, then click here.