Neurodynamics and Advanced Soft Tissue Mobilization for the Physical Therapist Assistant – Lumbopelvic & Lower Quarter

When: Sunday, March 13, 2022 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm MT

Where: Regis University, Peter Claver Hall- Room 409

Presenters: Ben Swink, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
                     Shane O’Malley, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT

Hosted by: Colorado PT-PAC - All proceeds from this event will go to the PT-PAC to help influence legislative issues affecting PTs in Colorado.

Description: Selective manual therapy techniques are an integral part of a physical therapist assistant’s collaborative scope of work. This is the 4th part of our PTA course series and will provide a fundamental foundation on specified manual therapy in addition to the current guidelines and recommendations for the PTA. Course content will explore neurodynamic mobilizations, soft tissue mobilization and stretching techniques as they relate to the lumbopelvic region and the lower quarter. This lab course will be designed to maximize hands-on practice with short lectures and group discussion. Cases will be presented to promote understanding of how and when these techniques are utilized in practice.

During the lab, participants will have expert supervision and guidance from multiple Fellows of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists and active clinicians. Download Flyer

This course meets Colorado standards for 8 hours of Professional Development Activity.

Target audience: PTAs & PTA students

Objectives for participants:

• Understand the mechanisms of manual therapy for the treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction
• Understand current allowances of manual interventions for the PTA under CO statute
• Develop hands on skills for:
• Neurodynamic mobilization
• Soft tissue mobilization
• Soft tissue stretching
• Learn advanced strategies to instruct patients in self-neurodynamic mobilization, soft tissue mobilization and stretching

• Advance your practice as the primary assistant in the delivery of physical therapist services

Cost:

• March 13th Course Only:
• APTA CO Members: $225
• Non-Members: $275
• Students $100
• Both March 12th and March 13th Courses:
• APTA CO Members: $400
• Non-Members: $475
• Students $150

Registration: 

• If you ONLY want to register for the March 13th course, please click here.
• If you would like to register for BOTH the March 12th and March 13th courses, please click here.