Drawing from personal experience, Joe Theismann knows how to deal with the Challenge of Change. On November 18, 1985, he was on top of his game -- a two-time Pro Bowl player and the most productive quarterback in the history of the Washington Redskins. Later that evening, he found himself in a hospital bed with a compound fracture to his leg, shattering both his career and his boyhood dream. At age thirty-five, he was faced with starting over his personal life and professional career. In this stirring presentation, you'll learn how to tackle change by keeping a positive mental outlook and committing to a vision that guides you to the top.

• Tho Thursday, July 30th, 8:30 – 9:30am PDT
• No CE Credit available for the keynote

Adhesive capsulitis (AC) results in significant financial burden, pain and loss of quality of life. With a lack of understanding, clinicians may painfully and forcibly mobilize with disregard for the myofascial component of AC. This often negatively impacts future functional activity. This session will teach you proven manual therapy techniques that significantly improve outcomes for frozen shoulder. You’ll be better equipped to help your patient with mobility, circulation and pain management for peak functional performance.

• Thursday, July 30th, 9:45 – 11:45am PDT
• Approved for up to 2 CE Hours of Live Credit for PT, OT, AT, & MT

Neuroplasticity and neuroprotection provide us with a brain that can adapt not only to changes inflicted by damage but also to experiences. With this understanding, we can intervene to help with balance, gait and reducing fall risk in our patients. Proprioception is also an integral part of movement, somatosensory input, gait and balance that is impacted by aging and disease as well. We can intervene to help the somatosensory input to ultimately reduce fall risk. Evidence shows that early interventions lead to the best outcomes.

• Thursday, July 30th, 1:30 – 3:30pm PDT
• Approved for up to 2 CE Hours of Live Credit for PT, OT, & AT

This dynamic and interactive training will increase your ability to identify and intervene with cognitive/memory decline/deficits related to the aging process, concussions, cerebral vascular accidents, mild cognitive impairment, traumatic brain injury and early stage Alzheimer’s. Gain insight into the wealth of evidence-based resource information available for patient/caregiver education. Learn to objectively assess medication management and address concerns related to driving ability. Identify the role of the hippocampus related to memory issues and intervention strategies to address deficits. Take away the ONE intervention that provides the greatest impact to improve cognitive/memory deficits.

• Thursday, July 30th, 3:45 – 5:45pm PDT
• Approved for up to 2 CE hours of Live Credit for PT, OT, & AT

We all face challenges and obstacles in pursuit of our personal and business dreams. For most of us, those are day-to-day frustrations to which we often attribute far more weight than we should. For others, like Dan Cnossen, those adversities can be life-threatening and life-changing. A mountaintop bomb in Afghanistan nearly took his life, forcing him to endure over 40 surgeries to survive. His life and dreams turned upside down in an instant. In this not-to-be-missed session, Dan shares the lessons learned amidst brutal Navy SEAL training, fighting for his life after the accident, and representing Team USA on the world’s biggest sporting stage. This inspiring and powerful presentation of persistence, perspective and passion will redefine how you perceive disability.

• Friday, July 31st, 8:00 – 9:00am PDT
• No CE Credit available for the keynote

Join Dr. Milica McDowell to explore an evidence-based lecture and lab where we will play with concepts related to the use of foam rollers, mobility tools and vibration in your rehab practice! Foam Rolling has come a long way with numerous studies supporting the use of tissue mobilization as a pre and post-rehab intervention that can enhance your existing practice. Interventional techniques for sports medicine and neuromuscular patients will be discussed, lab techniques will be practiced, and foam roller and vibration equipment will be given away! Join us for this blend of lecture and lab to expand your understanding of how these techniques can benefit your patient population whether you work with athletes or older adults!

• Friday, July 31st, 9:15 – 11:15am PDT
• Approved for up to 2 CE hours of Live Credit for PT, OT, & AT

What happens when a patient has a cerebral vascular accident, closed head injury or anoxia? The symptom demonstrated may be eye misalignment and/or spastic muscle tone. The symptoms resemble primitive reflex patterns. Do you brace and manage symptoms or treat the cause? When one treats the cause, the symptoms are easier to treat and faster to remedy through neuroplasticity techniques.

• Friday, July 31st, 1:30 – 3:30pm PDT
• Approved for up to 2 CE hours of Live Credit for PT, OT, & AT

Attend and learn evidence-based cupping therapy techniques for releasing scar tissue and fascial adhesions, managing trigger points, improving circulation and relieving pain. You’ll leave this session with the knowledge of how to apply cupping therapy and specialized manual therapy tools into program design to treat a variety of clinical conditions…with measurable results! Create raving fans of clients who benefit from enhanced flexibility and function.

• Friday, July 31st, 3:45 – 5:45pm PDT
• Approved for up to 2 CE hours of Live Credit for PT, OT, AT, & MT