Osteokinematic Mobilization and PNF for the Physical Therapist Assistant – Lumbopelvic & Lower Quarter

When: Saturday, April 15, 2023 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
                     Chris Edmundson, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
                     Tiffani Guinn, PTA, CMPTA

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 course will provide a fundamental foundation on specified manual therapy in addition to the current guidelines and recommendations for the PTA. Course content will explore different passive and active osteokinematic mobilizations, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques (PNF) 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.

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:
• Osteokinematic mobilizations, active and passive
• Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation techniques
• Self-mobilization techniques
• Learn advanced strategies to instruct patients in self-joint mobilization and PNF

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

Cost:

• April 15th Course Only:
• APTA CO Members: $225
• Non-Members: $275
• Students $100
• Both April 15th and April 16th Courses:
• APTA CO Members: $400
• Non-Members: $450
• Students $175

Registration: 

• If you ONLY want to register for the April 15th course, please click here.
• If you would like to register for BOTH the April 15th and April 16th courses, please click here.