Full Course Description

The Diaphragm: Training Proper Respiration and Postural Stabilization Function

360° breathing and core stabilization provide our bodies with the foundation needed for all movement.  They significantly influence the quality of movement up and down the entire kinetic chain but retraining these engrained motor patterns is challenging.  Learn effective strategies to train proper timing, coordination and expansion of the core muscles - when they are in sync, you’ve got strong, supported movement.  With improved recognition of common compensations and cues to help refine the quality of respiration and stabilization, you will be able to immediately implement diaphragm training with clients and make a big difference in their movement and performance.

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Perform basic training of respiration and postural function of the diaphragm.
  2. Distinguish typical compensatory recruitment or faulty patterns during training.
  3. Determine how to approach progressing training and how to integrate the basic strategies with your clients in all settings.

Outline

Diaphragm Training: Impact on Performance and Movement

  • Where to start
  • Factors influencing outcomes 
  • Training 3 functions in sitting 
  • Training 3 functions in supine
  • Specific positions to target common key areas of insufficiency
  • Typical compensatory strategies: what to look for and how to recognize
Integrate New Breathing and Core Patterns into Functional Movements and ADLs
  • Strategies and tools to facilitate re-education
  • Potential limiting/contributing factors to consider
  • Progression strategies/considerations
  • Key factors to watch for as load or challenge is increased

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapy Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Massage Therapists
  • Chiropractors

Copyright : 08/09/2022

Neuropathy: Advancing Your Practice in Recognition and Treatment

Are you struggling to find effective management strategies for neuropathy? Look no further! Be prepared to challenge some of your current beliefs about the various forms of neuropathy including those caused by or originating from: diabetes, Vitamin B12 deficiency, familial, compressive (stenosis), inflammatory, infectious, autoimmune, toxin, chemotherapy, traumatic and more! Your patients want solutions, not medication. Discover how the brain can change sensory and motor mapping in response to a structured rehab program for one of the most common and challenging neurologic conditions.

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Investigate 5 of the top 8 conditions leading to neuropathy.
  2. Construct an impairment-based and functionally focused examination for persons with lower extremity neuropathy of any origin. 
  3. Create an evidence-based intervention program including a home program addressing the needs of individuals with lower extremity neuropathy.

Outline

An introduction to neuropathy

  • Hidden no longer
Neuropathies
  • The most common diagnoses that we are overlooking
Impairment based and functional examination
  • LE neuropathy
Rehabilitation in neuropathy
  • Condition and person-specific
  • Case studies and video examples
  • Summary and Q&A

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapy Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Massage Therapists
  • Chiropractors

Copyright : 07/14/2022

Natural Interventions for Pain: Trigger Point Release Therapy

People often develop habits that produce abnormal strain on the neuromuscular system, resulting in tight bands of abnormal muscle contraction known as trigger points (TPs). These TPs contribute to neck pain, headaches, back pain, and even functional disability. The cause of TPs is often overlooked or simply not addressed. If addressed, many use compression only to find they return shortly after the session. Discover a superior management strategy by examination of the physiology of trigger points and the significance in the neuromotor system. Arm yourself with a variety of techniques for successful clinical outcomes and happy patients!

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Investigate the etiology and physiology of trigger points.
  2. Develop evaluation and outcomes measurement for trigger points. 
  3. Apply three interventions to reduce the painful sensitivity and tension associated with trigger points.
  4. Investigate current evidence for the effectiveness of trigger point management, using myofascial, positional and reflex release techniques.

Outline

Trigger Points Explained

  • Etiology 
  • Physiology of trigger points
  • Assessment
  • Imaging
  • Research and Evidence
Interventions to manage painful TPs
  • Myofascial and positional release
  • Ischemic compression
  • Reflex movement therapy
  • Discussion - question/answer

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapy Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Massage Therapists
  • Chiropractors

Copyright : 07/12/2022

The Aging of Posture: How Age, Gravity, and Dysfunction Contribute and What to Do About It

Does your patient’s posture appear to be inspired by Picasso? Are your patients reporting pain, dysfunction, falls, and more? Additionally, due to an increasingly sedentary lifestyle and electronic use, forward head posture and excess thoracic kyphosis are becoming more prevalent among ALL age groups. Dive into the anatomical and functional contributions to dysfunctional posture. We will analyze imaging of common pelvic, thoracic and cervical postural dysfunction. Finally, fill your toolbox with evidence-based treatment strategies to inhibit, lengthen, and activate specific structures for long-term successful correction of the most common postural deviations seen in the clinical setting.

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Analyze dysfunctional posture that can occur with contracture, weakness, and disuse of anatomy.
  2. Formulate common associations of dysfunctional posture in the pelvis, thorax, and cervical regions.
  3. Evaluate evidence-based postural activities to inhibit, lengthen, and activate specific anatomy to limit or reverse dysfunctional posture.

Outline

Posture analysis

  • Images
  • Lateral Pelvic Tilt
Posture of aging
  • Muscle Fiber shortening
    • Iliopsoas
    • Biological sex and falls (anterior vs posterior pelvic tilt)
Stretch principles
  • Iliopsoas (pelvis)
  • Sherrington’s Law
Objective Assessment
  • Measuring FHP
    • Angle & ruler
  • Measuring Kyphosis
    • Inclinometer
    • Averages
Treatment
  • NASM approaches
    • Inhibit, lengthen, activate, integrate
    • FHP - Cervical extension
    • HKP – Thoracic, CRAC (active)
  • Sahrmann Corrective Exercises
    • Target-Load
    • Thoracic

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapy Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Massage Therapists
  • Chiropractors

Copyright : 08/04/2022

The Diaphragm: Understanding the Key Role in Core Stabilization and Optimal Movement

The diaphragm holds the key to training integrated functional movement.  Many MSK pain syndromes, rehab plateaus and performance issues are the result of faulty stabilization and movement patterns.  These compensatory strategies impact the quality of spinal stabilization and movement up and down the kinetic chain increasing stress/load on structures.  Assessing the quality of respiration, core stabilization and the ability to modulate both concurrently is critical for achieving optimal outcomes.  When you truly understand the core, your ability to impact movement patterns and dysfunction is greatly improved. Learn about these key functions and how to confidently assess them in your practice.

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Evaluate the 3 functions and the role respiration plays in stabilization and movement.
  2. Distinguish ideal vs compensatory respiratory and postural stabilization patterns.
  3. Perform basic assessment of respiration, postural stabilization and concurrent respiration and postural stabilization function.

Outline

Evaluating the Role of the Diaphragm: Why does core matter? 

  • Diaphragm: core anatomy and 3 functions
  • Respiration: basic description & mechanics
  • Postural Stabilization: basic description & mechanics
  • Concurrent respiration and postural function
  • Consequences of poor core activation
Assessment Techniques to Quicky Identify Ideal vs Compensatory Patterns
  • Picking up on subtle compensatory strategies
  • Common areas where we tend to see insufficiency
  • Respiration: 3 levels (lower ribs, waist and lower abdomen)
  • Common compensatory strategies with respiration
  • Postural stabilization: 3 levels (lower ribs, waist and lower abdomen)
  • Common compensatory strategies with postural stabilization
  • Sitting diaphragm assessment (respiration, postural function, concurrent)
  • Supine diaphragm assessment (respiration, postural function, concurrent)
  • Variations in higher positions

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapy Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Massage Therapists
  • Chiropractors

Copyright : 08/09/2022

Current Concepts in Shoulder Rehabilitation and Performance Enhancement Techniques

Design custom, evidence-based programs with today’s sports med gurus as you explore multi-modal interventions: taping, posture shirts, proprioception/perturbation exercises, novel strengthening exercises, plyometric exercises, and advanced functional exercises.  You’ll gain clinical pearls to improve ROM, flexibility, strength, power, endurance and functional activities for ADLs while also decreasing pain.  With these time-tested and proven techniques, you can restore functional strength more quickly and return more of your athletes to full, unrestricted overhead sports activity.

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Design an evidence-based hierarchy of exercise progression for shoulder impairments.  
  2. Construct an exercise regime that will return the overhead athlete to full competition without restrictions.
  3. Manage and progress high level overhead athletes returning from injury or surgery.

Outline

Pain Neuroscience

  • Imagery & modalities
Techniques to Restore Functional Strength More Quickly
  • Posture, taping, posture shirts & bracing 
  • Stretching and joint mobilization
  • Flexibility
  • Core and LE exercises
  • Blood flow restriction (BFR)
Neuro-Cognitive Testing & Rehabilitation: Integration of Nervous System into Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • Proprioception
  • Perturbation
  • Functional exercise training
Specific Strategies for Common Impairments (Already included in above)
  • Rotator cuff impingement
  • Rotator cuff tear
  • Labral tear
  • Shoulder instability
  • Scapular dyskinesis
Return to Activity/Duty/Sports (Discussed in the first session with testing- these are the criteria we would use) 
  • Strategies to work with complicated shoulder patients
  • Functional testing algorithm
Discussion, Q/A

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapy Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Massage Therapists
  • Chiropractors

Copyright : 08/09/2022

Look Up, Look Down, Look All Around: A Comprehensive Treatment Approach to Neck Pain and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Advances in treatment standards require more than mobilization and strengthening. Expect an impactful overview of dysfunction that creates painful conditions of the neck, arm, and hand. The foundation will begin with an examination of the muscular anatomy of the upper extremity as it relates to carpal tunnel syndrome. Additionally, we will identify sensory organelles for proprioception stimulation to balance muscle and joint function, decrease pain and assist with stretching techniques. You will get a comprehensive evaluation of the kinetic chain and fascia lines of the upper extremity. Discover how to engage the cranial nerves through eye movement to facilitate improved and pain-free ROM. Finally, various modes of manual therapy to address dysfunction of the neck applicable for acute, chronic, and highly sensitive patients will be explored. You will be able to confidently speak to your patient about anatomy and physiology to facilitate functional movement patterns and empowerment.

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Inspect upper body dermatomes and anatomy as it relates to common complaints of the neck and carpal tunnel. 
  2. Investigate the functional movement and fascia lines of upper extremity. 
  3. Distinguish postural patterns in relation to pain and dysfunction in the upper extremity. 
  4. Employ manual therapy and exercise techniques to relieve tension from the origin to termination of the brachial plexus for improved ROM and decreased pain. 
  5. Investigate cranial nerve stimulation for improved movement patterns.

Outline

Anatomy of the neck, arm and trunk

  • Muscles, joints, and nerves
Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Epidemiology
  • Clinical evaluation and differential diagnosis
Myofascial connections and postural patterns
  • Dermatomes
  • Fascia
  • Sensory Organelles
Case Studies I, II, II

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapy Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Massage Therapists
  • Chiropractors

Copyright : 06/20/2022

Neuroplasticity: A Functional Roadmap to Recovery

Neurologically impaired individuals often fall between the cracks of reimbursement once their condition becomes chronic. Insurance payors easily default to a refusal of payment once an impairment is no longer acute. However, evidence abounds in favor of functional gain via neuroplasticity regardless of the time elapsed since the onset of symptoms.

Discover how to demonstrate this concept to your patients. You can provide rapid returns to their desired quality of life with therapy strategies that are of high quality and low expense. Utilization of functional activities in their purest form, will yield the success necessary to justify treatment that guarantees results.

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Construct a connection between neuroplasticity and specificity – functionally catering to the patient’s desired quality of life.
  2. Distinguish the root cause of a movement disorder amid a chronic condition.
  3. Develop evidenced-based treatment strategies suitable for the complex patient across the continuum of care.

Outline

Neuroplasticity

  • Adaptability of central nervous system 
  • Difference between this and compensation 
  • How this pertains to a Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) 
Specificity
  • Pitfalls of stereotypical therapy 
  • Mode of treatment driven toward movement patterns needed for their goal 
Evidenced-Based Medicine
  • Clinical experience 
  • Literature 
    • Biased paretic extremity leads to success 
  • Patient Preference 
    • Salience 
Acute vs Chronic Condition
  • Why stereotypes of therapy thus far is not enough for the chronic condition 
  • Changes necessary for optimal success 
Driving Toward the Root Cause
  • Success for the complex patient 
    • Discover the muscular impairment that has to be repaired first to lead to the best quality of life 

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapy Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Chiropractors

Copyright : 07/15/2022

Cupping for Sport Related Conditions

Do you work with athletes? From youth to recreation to the adult weekend warrior, athletes of all levels can benefit from cupping. Whether you want to use cups to ready the system for activity, as a recovery tool, or to help treat an injury, myofascial cupping is indicated for use with your athletic population. In this recording, you will learn evidence-based solutions for how, when and where to apply cups, how to use cupping to ready an athlete’s system for activity and how to properly use cups as a recovery tool.

We will discuss uses for cups in various types of sports including individual endurance sports (run, bike, swim), team sports (soccer, basketball) and functional sports like CrossFit. This recording will cover both performance and rehab applications and leave you with confidence to include cupping for your athletic population. You’ll learn techniques you can use immediately in your practice whether you work with silicone, acrylic or glass cups.

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Determine when and where to use myofascial cups when working with athletes.
  2. Demonstrate and apply myofascial cups correctly to an athlete who wants to use the cups for a recovery session.
  3. Create and design cupping treatments for pre-activity warm up for various athletes.

Outline

  • History of Cupping
    • Cupping mechanisms: mechanical, neuro and chemical
    • Cupping Safety
    • Assessment of when, where and how to use cups
    • Three types of vacuum
    • Contraindications to Cupping
  • Cupping for Endurance Athletes (Pre, Post, Rehab applications)
    • Demo, Assessment, Reassessment
  • Cupping for Team Sport Athletes (Pre, Post, Rehab applications)
    • Demo, Assessment, Reassessment
  • Cupping for CrossFit Athletes (Pre, Post, Rehab applications)
    • Demo, Assessment, Reassessment
  • Where to Learn More

Target Audience

  • Athletic Trainers
  • Chiropractors
  • Massage Therapists
  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapy Assistants

Copyright : 05/13/2022

Hands-on Interventions to Manage Mobility Impairments of the Temporal Mandibular (TMJ) Region with Related Headache

TMJ disorders are complex, common, and often present with related head and neck pain. From pathomechanics to function of the TMJ complex, you will be able to confidently address everyday activities including chewing, talking, yawning, as well as facial, head, neck and even ear pain due to mobility impairments of the jaw joint and cervical spine. Additionally, we will introduce hands-on interventions including myofascial and positional release, craniosacral therapy, joint and soft tissue mobilization and neuromuscular re-education techniques. You will leave with essential skills for immediate application to successfully address this multifaceted diagnosis.

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Investigate signs and symptoms of temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.
  2. Propose key components of TMD examination and functional outcomes measures.
  3. Investigate the relationship between movement impairments of the TMJ and cervical spine. 
  4. Analyze the role of poor posture in TMD. 
  5. Integrate manual therapy into a plan of care to manage mobility impairments of TMD.
  6. Develop a therapeutic exercise program to improve mobility and function for people with TMD.

Outline

Anatomy of the TMJ

  • Structural and functional aspects of TMJ and cervicocranial complex 
  • Osseous and myofascial elements: muscles of mastication, mandibular elevation, depression, TM disc arthrokinematics
Etiology of TMD
  • Demographics, statistics, history, medical/dental history, habits, orthotics/braces, work/play history, stress effects, computer work, bruxism, tinnitus, concussion, whiplash, dizziness, breathing issues, neuropathic pain, referred pain, headaches
  • Signs and symptoms of TMD and TMD-related headache, ear and neck pain
  • Imaging studies
Movement Based Examination
  • Tests and measures, functional outcome tools
    • Observation, palpation of craniocervical and upper quarter
    • Location of trigger points
    • Posture: facial symmetry, cervical spine position, tongue position, mobility, teeth/ bite alignment
    • ROM, strength
    • Joint mechanics, chewing, eating, mouth opening
      • Valsalva cough/sneeze
      • Condylar translation, rotation
  • Cervical motions associated with jaw opening/closing
Functional Tools
  • TMD Disability Index (Steigerwald Maher TMD Disability Index- 10Q) Neck Pain Disability Index (NDI), CCFT
Interventions
  • Indications and Contraindications for manual therapy
  • Mobility Impairment Interventions- 
    • Soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, positional release, muscle energy, myofascial trigger points reduction
    • Posture alignment
    • Neuromuscular re-education, correction of condylar rotation, jaw opening/closing correction, craniosacral release, massage, joint mobilization
    • Cervical and scapular mobility considerations
  • Basic therapeutic exercise and home programs design review
    • Rocabado 6 x 6 program
    • Kraus’ TMD exercise program
Review, Q&A

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapy Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Massage Therapists
  • Chiropractors

Copyright : 09/28/2022

Fasting Strategies: Reduce Inflammation and Pain to Optimize Movement and Recovery

Fasting regimes can be intimidating, but this training takes the guesswork out of identifying who would benefit. Build confidence as you learn effective techniques for patient assessment while navigating around potential side effects.  You will explore a variety of strategies from time restricted eating, intermittent fasting, and fasting mimicking diets along with the populations best suited for each. Walk away with easy to implement tactics for patient success.

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Evaluate the different fasting strategies and the populations best suited for each. 
  2. Determine the health and metabolic benefits of fasting.
  3. Distinguish the role of fasting on inflammation, cellular repair, and pain management.
  4. Determine a customized and systemized approach to fasting practices in a variety of patients.

Outline

Importance of Circadian Rhythms with Fasting
Fasting for Metabolic and Immune Issues

  • Weight & body fat loss
  • Inflammation
  • Immunity
  • Blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol management
  • Cravings
  • Mental energy & clarity
Potential Risks & Side Effects
  • Who is fasting safe for?
  • What are potential side effects & how to mitigate
Differentiating the Various Forms of Fasting
  • Time restricted eating
  • Intermittent fasting – the different types
  • Fasting mimicking diets 
  • Populations best suited for the various fasting strategies
  • Potential Risks & Side Effects
Case Studies
Determine best fasting practice, if any, for the following populations:
  • Obese, healthy adult
  • Disordered eating
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Elevated visceral adipose tissue
  • High cholesterol & blood pressure
  • Joint inflammation/pain
  • Cancer recurrence risk reduction
  • Autoimmunity

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapy Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Massage Therapists
  • Chiropractors

Copyright : 06/15/2022

Vibration-Based Therapy for Pain, Mobility and Movement Dynamics

Uncover a holistic, whole-person, approach to movement and functional rehabilitation that aids in identifying key areas of compromise within the NMSK system. Discover an evidence-informed rehabilitation program that redefines our understanding of the effects of vibration in conjunction with traditional manual therapies (myofascial cupping, local/targeted massage) on pain mitigation, injury recovery/prevention and movement.

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Discuss and experience the neuro-psycho-physiological effects of different frequencies of vibration.
  2. Demonstrate functional use of vibration tools (compressive and decompressive) and understand their role and use for the applications of rehabilitation, edema management, injury recovery, posture and dynamic movement management.
  3. Demonstrate and discuss the use of vibration massager and vibrating cups with a psycho-social approach to care.

Outline

The Science of Touch & Vibration for Human Movement and Pain Experience

  • Exteroceptive, interoceptive and kinesthetic components to touch
  • Present and future impact of vibration therapy
  • Identifying the problem (MSK injury statistics)
  • Mechanisms 
    • Mechanical
    • Fluid/vascular
    • Chemical/hormonal effects
    • Skin-brain connection 
    • Psychological effects
  • Risk prevention
Adding Vibration into Your Treatment Plan
  • General vibration application rules 
  • Focal vibration therapy (general technique considerations)
  • Dosage parameters
  • Scan, connect, ripple approach
  • Considerations for special populations, pain, and performance
  • Indications/contraindications

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapy Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Massage Therapists
  • Chiropractors

Copyright : 08/09/2022

Manual Lymph Drainage: Mini Lymphlift for the Head, Neck and Face

Headaches, acne, CTE’s, dementia, COVID, allergies and dental surgeries, what do they have in common? Edema! Discover the European modality designed to eradicate toxins and improve lymph flow for these conditions.  You will understand the dynamics underlying these conditions and many more. When diseases or conditions of the head, neck and face challenge our patients and clients, MLD is the conservative approach that’s in demand. Physician referrals for MLD of the face quadrupled since major news channels shared the benefits of the modality for post covid recovery. You will learn a time and cost-effective self care routine to keep the lymph flowing between appointments for the ultimate maintenance program. 

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Determine the key drains in the cervical lymph node triangle.
  2. Assess lymph flow entry into the blood stream via the Terminus.
  3. Categorize the four components to healthy lymph flow.
  4. Perform the mini lymphlift self-care protocol.

Outline

MLD Foundations: A & P of the Lymph System 

  • Founders of modern day MLD 
  • Lymph Nodes of the Face & Neck 
  • Lymph Fluid Composition 
  • Lymph Vessels 
  • The Terminus 
Clinical Applications for MLD of the Head, Neck & Face 
  • Surgery 
  • CTE 
  • Acne, Rosacea, Eczema 
  • Covid 
  • Dementia 
  • Dental
  • Allergies
Virtual Lab: Self MLD utilizing the MLD Mini-Lymphlift 

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapy Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Massage Therapists
  • Chiropractors

Copyright : 06/15/2022

Evidence-Based Examination of the Shoulder Complex & Criteria to Return to Sport

This comprehensive approach to evidence-based examination for an overhead and collision/contact shoulder injured athlete integrates the nervous system into orthopedic rehabilitation.  With current pain science, neuro-cognitive testing, NEW and innovative techniques that focus on the concept of fatigue index, you’ll learn a more in-depth and objective guide for making return to activity decisions. You’ll significantly reduce the risk of re-injury with this effective protocol that better identifies when a patient is ready to return to activity.

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Design an examination approach to determine if an overhead or collision/contact/athlete is ready to return to play.
  2. Modify exercises and progression of activities to safely return an overhead or collision/contact athlete to sporting activities.
  3. Differentiate various shoulder pathologies via prudent clinical examination.

Outline

Setting the Stage for Your Most Effective Evaluation

  • Patient reported outcomes
  • Kinesiophobia
  • Imaging and lab studies
  • Posture
  • UE strength testing
  • Core strength testing
Specific Examination Techniques to Identify the CAUSE of the Problem
  • Proprioception/perturbation testing
  • AROM/PROM
  • Flexibility
  • Anthropometrics
  • Neurological exam
  • Muscle performance testing
  • Special testing
  • UE functional testing
Tests to Differentiate Various Shoulder Pathologies (these are included in the above) 
  • Rotator cuff impingement
  • Rotator cuff tear
  • Labral tear
  • Shoulder instability
  • Scapular dyskinesis
Discussion & Q/A

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapy Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Massage Therapists
  • Chiropractors

Copyright : 08/09/2022

Ethics in Therapy: Protecting Me, My Clients, & My Profession

This session is eligible for ethics credits! Take a deep look into the purpose of the code of ethics and how it may protect you…legally.  We will explore each principle in the code and examine real case examples of clinicians and the consequence of adhering or not adhering to the code.  We will also discuss how you can report an ethical issue, a compliance concern, or a licensing concern through the proper channels while protecting yourself. You will gain a strong understanding of ethics beyond just a “code”.

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Analyze the purpose of a code of ethics and the difference between ethics and law.
  2. Investigate each ethical principle in the code, the standard of conduct, and the application of each principle through case studies.
  3. Demonstrate the steps for reporting an ethics complaint, a licensing concern, or a compliance concern.

Outline

Purpose of a Code of Ethics

  • Two-fold purpose
  • Free-standing guide
  • Purpose of a “code”
  • Law versus ethics
    • CFR
    • State Law
    • Administrative rule
  • Is the code Law in your state?
Ethical Principles
  • Identify each principle
  • Standards of conduct
  • Application of each principle through case studies
Steps for Reporting
  • Compliance reporting (entity, corporation)
    • Actual compliance reporting example
    • Confidentiality vs anonymity
  • License reporting (individual)
  • Ethics reporting (association) 

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapy Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Massage Therapists
  • Chiropractors

Copyright : 05/24/2022