Manual Therapy for the Physical Therapist Assistant – Cervicothoracic & Upper Quarter
Regis University (PCH) Room 409 3333 Regis Blvd Denver, CO 80221
Saturday, January 21, 2023, 8:00 AM to Sunday, January 22, 2023, 5:00 PM MDT
Category: Chapter Wide Events
Manual Therapy for the Physical Therapist Assistant – Cervicothoracic & Upper QuarterWhen: Saturday, January 21 - Sunday, January 22, 2023 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Where: Regis University, Peter Claver Hall- Room 409 Presenters: Ben Swink, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT Description: Selective manual therapy techniques are an integral part of a physical therapist assistant’s collaborative scope of work. This is the first of a two-part PTA course series and will provide a fundamental foundation on specified manual therapy in addition to the current guidelines and recommendations for the PTA. Day 1 will explore different passive and active osteokinematic mobilizations and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques (PNF) as they relate to the cervicothoracic region and the upper quarter. Day 2 will cover neurodynamic mobilization, advanced soft tissue mobilization and stretching techniques. 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. Objectives for participants:
This course meets Colorado standards for 16 hours of Professional Development Activity. Target audience: Open to all PTAs and PTA students Cost:
All proceeds from this event will go to the APTA Colorado Chapter to help raise funds for the upcoming Sunset Review of the PT Practice Act. Register Now!Contact: [email protected] |