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Digital Seminar

2-Day Therapeutic Interventions for Front Line Service Members: Essentials From the Treatment Table to Boots on the Ground


Speakers:
Darrell Locket, MAT, ATC/L, LMT, CSCS, MSCA-CPT, GT, Cert.DN |  Frank Layman, PT, DPT, EdD, MTC
Duration:
12 Hours 45 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Nov 01, 2023
Product Code:
POS065357
Media Type:
Digital Seminar


Description

Men and women on the front lines are taking extreme risks to serve us. The question is, WHO IS SERVING THEM?

Whether they’re F-35 fighter pilots securing the sky over Afghanistan, attending an 8-week police and fire recruit academy in Southern Georgia, or sailing aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford warship in the South China Sea…

Tactical athletes exhibit unique movement needs to perform in high-pressure scenarios that require extreme durability, peak athleticism, and adaptability. These individuals stand ready to act when called upon…

…But their specific training and recovery demands require out-of-the-box thinking. But don’t worry, specialized techniques are exactly what you’ll get with this training!

With over three decades of experience combined in tactical environments, Frank Layman and Darrell Lockett come readily equipped with the skills you need to serve this patient population. Learn skills to accelerate healing and enhance performance for your front-line heroes.

From the treatment table to boots on the ground – Come ready to load your clinical toolbox:

  • Evaluate job-specific demands and translate them into scenario-specific functional movement patterns
  • Implement a global approach to duty-specific strengthening and conditioning regimens
  • Retrain faulty biomechanics to reduce injury and accelerate return to duty/work
  • Analyze kinetic and muscle chains to optimize performance in high-pressure situations
  • Unlock tools to simulate PPE, gear, and specific work demands in the clinic
  • Enhance neuromuscular education and motor adaptations to prepare for uncertainty in the field

Loaded with tips and guidance, you just won't find anywhere else, you'll walk away from this training with a multitude of - actionable - functional - task-specific - strategies to boost readiness in tactical athletes.

Credit

Planning Committee Disclosure - Relevant relationships

Dr. Danny Porcelli is an independent contractor presenter with RockTape USA. His relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company has been mitigated.
 
All other members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the remaining committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.


* Credit Note - **

NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, and others.

Continuing Education Information:  Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Program content is reviewed periodically per accrediting board rules for currency and appropriateness for credit. Credit approvals are subject to change. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self-study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. 
For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact info@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before purchase.

Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession.  As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.  

For Planning Committee disclosures, please see the statement above.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.


* Credit Note - ---

Earn up to 12.5 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by state and profession. 


Athletic Trainers

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. This self-study program has been approved for a maximum of 12.5 hours of Category A continuing education.


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PESI is recognized by the PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards. This online course consists of 15.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Approval #065357/11012023.

For a list of boards that accept PACE courses, please visit this website: https://pacex.fclb.org/pages/BoardRequirements.php

**Please note that Chiropractors and/or Chiropractor Assistants must complete the post-test and evaluation and answer yes to the PACE Chiropractor question if they would like their participation submitted to PACE.


Alaska Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 12.5 continuing education credit hours for Alaska Physical Therapists. The Board Rule 12 AAC 54.420 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers.


Arizona Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. The Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes continuing competence activities that have been approved by any state PT association or national medical/health care association (e.g., AOTA, ASHA). This self-study activity consists of 12.5 clock hours of instruction applicable for physical therapists.


California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 12.5 continuing competency hours.


Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study course consists of 12.5 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.


Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 12.5 CE credit hours.


Kentucky Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 12.5 continuing education credit hours for Kentucky Physical Therapists. The rule under 201 KAR 22:045, Section 2, (2)(a) states that category 1 continued competency credits can be earned from providers approved by another physical therapy licensing agency. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.

 


New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 15.2 contact hours.


North Carolina Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation, Provider Number: 216.000270. This intermediate course is approved by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners by virtue of PESI Inc. approved provider status with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation. This course qualifies for 12.5 continuing education hours.


Oklahoma Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This asynchronous activity consists of 12.5 continuing education credit hours for Oklahoma Physical Therapists. Oklahoma Administrative Code 435:20-9-3.1 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs offered by providers approved by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Pennsylvania Physical Therapists and Assistants

The Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes approval by all other state boards. This self-study activity consists of 12.5 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists.


Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2406032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. Instructional Level: Intermediate. This activity will provide 12.5 CCUs. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.


Utah Physical Therapists And Physical Therapist Assistants

This course is designed to meet the Utah DOPL Rule R156-24b-303b.2.c.iv - A commercial continuing education provider providing a course related to the practice of physical therapy. Please retain a copy of the advertising brochure and your certificate of completion to provide to your board should this be requested of you. This self-study activity consists of 12.5 clock hours of continuing education instruction.


Vermont Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 12.5 continuing education credit hours for Vermont Physical Therapists. The Board confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Virginia Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 12.5 hours of type 2 continued competency credit for Virginia Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Regulation 18VAC112-20-131, Section B, (2) states that up to ten type 2 continued competency credits can be earned by completing independent study activities related to the clinical practice of physical therapy. 


Other Professions

This self-study activity qualifies for 12.5 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.



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Speaker

Darrell Locket, MAT, ATC/L, LMT, CSCS, MSCA-CPT, GT, Cert.DN's Profile

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D-Lock Musculoskeletal Specialist


Darrell Locket, MAT, ATC/L, LMT, CSCS, MSCA-CPT, GT, Cert.DN, is the owner of D-Lock Musculoskeletal Specialist, Inc as an Air National Guard Pre-habilitation subcontractor through the Optimizing Human Weapon System Services (OHWS) for the 187th Fighter Wing “Red-Tails” at Dannelly Field, Alabama Air National Guard to reduce frequency and severity of neck and back pain experienced as a result of F-16 and F-35 aircraft high G-forces. Previously, Mr. Locket served as the athletic trainer, massage therapist, and strength coach for the Chinese Olympic Committee in Beijing preparing the Men’s and Women’s National Freestyle Wrestling Teams for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games.

Mr. Locket completed his Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in teaching degrees in physical education with an emphasis in sports medicine from the University of West Alabama. He also attended the Utah College of Massage Therapy to expand his overall knowledge of manual therapy. In addition, Mr. Locket holds certifications as an athletic trainer, certified from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association; a certified strength and conditioning specialist and certified personal trainer from the National Strength and Conditioning Association; a Graston Technique® Provider; certified in dry needling from American Academy of Manipulative Therapy; certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork from NCBTMB; and trained in Beijing China with traditional Chinese medicine doctors. Mr. Locket’s unique combination of education, experience, and passion translates into highly innovative and effective rehabilitation solutions.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Darrell Locket is the owner and director of D-Lock Musculoskeletal Specialist and has employment relationships with the Alabama Air National Guard 187th Fighter Wing and the Chinese Olympic Committee. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Darrell Locket has no relevant non-financial relationships.


Frank Layman, PT, DPT, EdD, MTC's Profile

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Frank Layman, PT, DPT, EdD, MTC, has been a specialist in the field of orthopedics and sports medicine for nearly three decades. He has a vast amount of experience treating patients and athletes of all age groups and activity levels.  Dr. Layman graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training from Radford University, earned his Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Old Dominion University, and has an EdD from the University of Virginia in Curriculum and Instruction, with concentrations areas in Administration and Sports Medicine.  He received a transitional DPT from the university of St. Augustine, where he obtained his Manual Therapy Certification. He also holds a certification in Dry Needling.

Dr. Layman has taught Sports Medicine courses and has been active with programs in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, and Physical Therapy Assistance. In addition to his clinical and administrative duties and patient care responsibilities, Dr. Layman is an officer in the United States Army Reserves, an author, lecturer, consultant, adjunct faculty member (HPU-Leadership and Professionalism), and Board Member and VP of Business Development for Tapout Fitness in the Raleigh/Durham area. He is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association, and the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Frank Layman has employment relationships with Randolph Hospital and the United States Army Reserve. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Frank Layman is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.


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Objectives

  1. Improve awareness and understanding of the role of Biomechanics in injury and injury prevention.
  2. Assemble a battery of questions and screens that accomplish an efficient and effective musculoskeletal screen.
  3. Determine readiness for working/return to work.
  4. Identify risk factors that place Individual at a greater probability of injury.
  5. Improve treatment approaches for those in tactical roles.
  6. Discuss Return to Work Parameters.
  7. Discuss US Armed Forces definition of Optimizing Human Weapon System.
  8. Exam military and law enforcement agencies, firefighter and EMS workers relative kinesiology, mechanism, and common injuries.
  9. Design periodization strength and hypertrophy programs for military agencies, police officers, firefighter, and EMS workers.
  10. Identify and implement specific stretching techniques and therapeutic exercises specifically to treatment the upper crossed syndromes pain in F-16 fighter pilots related G-force environments.
  11. Integrate pre-and post-training regimens to facilitate base of support, center of gravity and cervical spine for the boots on the ground.
  12. Combine multi-disciplinary neuromuscular modalities and techniques to any tactical athlete compensatory postural pattern.
  13. Design an effective sports medicine team strength training, treatment and rehabilitation plan by integrating orthopedic massage, myofascial release, KT taping, dry needling, cupping, scraping, and other creative corrective exercise strategies.

Outline

Part 1:

Treating Tactical Athletes

  • Review Biomechanics
    • Kinetic Chain
    • Biotensgrity
    • Muscle Chains
  • Discuss Stats on injuries
  • Present Efficient Evaluation Paradigm including:
    • Screening 
    • Dynamic balance and movement
    • Flexibility
    • Core stability
    • Jump
    • Agility
    • Y
  • Relevance of recent change from APFT to ACFT
  • Equipment demands of Tactical Occupations
  • Common injuries
  • Approaches to treatment
  • LOD
  • Profile
  • Return to work
  • Translating these approaches to our community tactile professions Screen set up for Firefighters and police officers’ unique approaches and needs of these professions similar to elite athletes

Part 2:

THE CURRENT STATE OF PHYSICAL FINESS MILITARY, POLICE, FIREFIGHTERS AND EMS WORKERS

  • Optimizing Health, Wellness, and Performance for the Military, Law Enforcement, Firefighter and EMS workers
  • Military Increase Combat Readiness and Preparedness
  • Defining The Tactical Athlete
  • Holistic Approach: The Human Factors
  • Human Performance
  • Cognitive Domain
  • Hydration and Performance Nutrition
  • Medical Management and Requirements
  • Family and Recreational

SPORTS MEDICINE TEAM PRACTITIONER APPROACH TO THE TACTICAL ATHLETE

  • Strength and Conditioning Specialists: Periodization for Strength and Hypertrophy, Body Assessment, Movement Screening and Corrective Exercise, and Reconditioning
  • Massage Therapists: Myofascial Restrictions and Chronic Pain Receptors, PNF-Stretching, Pre and Post Massage, Orthopedic Massage, Trigger Point Therapy
  • Physical Therapists and/or Athletic Trainers: Postural Awareness, Injury Evaluate and Diagnosis, Pain Management Treatment and Rehabilitation Plan of Healing Phases of Non-operative and operative (referral for surgical intervention)

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PHASE: MULTIMEDIA, VIDEOS, AND LAB DEMONSTRATIONS

  • Need analysis
  • Physical fitness assessment
  • Mechanics of injuries
  • Preventive measures
  • Range of motion and thoracic flexibility
  • Manual muscle testing
  • Functional movement patterns
  • Inspection of gait, squat, and lunge patterns
  • Strength and conditioning specific to duties
  • Spine training and reconditioning

MASSAGE THERAPIST PHASE: MULTIMEDIA, VIDEOS, AND LAB DEMONSTRATIONS

  • Cervical and thoracic spine massage
  • Myofascial release and Trigger point therapy
  • Orthopedic massage and Sports massage
  • Muscle energy and PNF stretching
  • Hot stones
  • Cupping Massage
  • Moist heat packs massage
  • Ice cup massage
  • Kinesio taping
  • Myofascial restrictions palpation
  • Compensatory posture and muscle imbalances

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND/OR ATHLETIC TRAINERS PHASE: MULTIMEDIA, VIDEOS, AND LAB DEMONSTRATIONS

  • Mechanics of injuries
  • Orthopedic and special stress tests
  • Therapeutic modalities and exercises
  • Graston technique or scraping
  • Manual Therapy: Dry Needling
  • Mobilization with movement for neuromuscular education
  • Evaluation and Diagnosis
  • Health Education

SPORTS MEDICINE TEAM PRACTITIONER COMMON INJURIES, PREVENTATIVE MEASURES, AND MANUAL THERAPY OF TACTICAL ATHLETE’S BASE OF SUPPORT, CENTER OF GRAVITY, AND CERVICAL SPINE: MULTIMEDIA, VIDEOS, AND LAB DEMONSTRATIONS

  • Strength and Conditioning Specialists – Muscle imbalance, atrophy and strengthening
    • Human performance
    • Upper and Lower Cross Syndrome
    • Core strengthening
    • Glenohumeral mobility, stability and flexibility
    • Gluteus maximus, medius and minimus weakness
    • Cervical extenders and lower trapezius
  • Massage Therapists – Erector Spinae, Trapezius and Levator Scapulae, Sternocleidomastoid and Swedish Massage Techniques
    • Muscle tension, fatigue and headaches
    • Cervical and lumbar spinal stenosis
    • Erector spinae muscle strain
    • Quadratus lumborum tightness
    • Hip flexors tightness
    • Sciatica
    • Sacroiliac dysfunction
  • Physical Therapists and/or Athletic Trainer – Manual Therapy, Mobilization with Movement, Thermo and Cryo Therapy, Therapeutic Exercise Prescription, Dry, Graston Technique at home exercise program Injury Rehabilitate and Referrals of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions
    • Upper Extremity:
      • Glenohumeral instability
      • Rotator cuff strain, impingement or tendonitis
      • Acromioclavicular joint sprain
      • Lateral and medial epicondylitis of the elbow
      • Biceps strain and Bicipital tenosynovitis
    • Lower Extremity:
      • Patellafemoral mal-alignment and instability
      • Degenerative joint disease
      • IT band syndrome
      • Achilles tear, tendonitis, or tenosynovitis
      • Gastrocnemius and soleus strain
      • Medial tibial stress syndrome
      • Lateral ankle sprain
      • Plantar fasciitis
      • Neuroma or ganglion cyst

*This course content is not intended for the use by participants outside their scope of practice regarding their state licenses, national certification or regulation. 

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapist Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Chiropractors
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Massage Therapists
  • Strength and Conditioning Specialists
  • Exercise Physiologists
  • Other Front Line Rehab Professionals

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