Description

Item Number/ID:
JOINT MOBILIZATION TECHNIQUES FOR THE UPPER EXTREMITY 3100(DVD)

Details:
Complete Set of Joint Mobilization Techniques for the Upper Extremity Including the Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hand, Cervical Spine, Thoracic Spine and Ribs
All Seven (7) DVDs, Course Notebook and One (1) Testing Booklet: E-Mailed

Joint Mobilization Techniques for the Upper Extremity C. E. Has Been Approved for 14 Contact Hours/CCU’s, (14 CEUs for Ohio)

Price: $140.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This two day course will teach participants a comprehensive set of joint mobilization techniques for the upper extremity (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, cervical spine, thoracic spine and ribs). Lab and demonstrations and lecture with us of powerpoint will help those attending; leave with a firm foundation of joint mobilization techniques. Participants will also be given an inclusive collection of mobilization handouts for clinic use.

TOPICS:

Introduction to Joint Mobilization
Joint Mobilization of the Shoulder
Joint Mobilization of the Cervical Spine
Joint Mobilization of the Elbow
Joint Mobilization of the Thoracic Spine and Ribs
Joint Mobilization of the Wrist
Joint Mobilization of the Hand

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion the participant will be able to demonstrate and have an understanding of:

Perform a comprehensive set of joint mobilization techniques for the upper extremity (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, cervical spine, thoracic spine and ribs)
Understand the intentions of the aforementioned joint mobilizations
Understand indications, precautions and contraindications for joint mobilization
Discuss the evidence-based rationale for using joint mobilizations to treat specific pathologies

PRESENTER: Rob Manske, DPT, MEd, ATC, SCS, CSCS

Robert C. Manske is an Associate Professor in the Doctoral Physical Therapy Program at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. Rob graduated from WSU in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education, a Master of Physical Therapy degree in 1994, and further earned a Master of Education degree in Physical Education in 2000. He received his DPT from Massachusetts General Institute of Health Professions in 2006. Rob has been an APTA Board Certified Sports Physical Therapist since 2002. Rob is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and a certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) through the National Athletic Trainers Association. Rob has been nominated and received numerous awards for excellence in teaching at the local, state and national level. To date Rob has published multiple books, chapters, articles and home study courses related to orthopedic and sports rehabilitation. In addition to his full time faculty appointment, Rob works at a Via Christi Sports and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation facility, and also serves as a Teaching Associate at the University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Rehabilitation Sciences in Kansas City, and the Department of Community Medicine for the Via Christi Family Practice Sports Medicine Residency Program. Most importantly Rob continues to practice weekly – spending approximately 15 hours per week treating a variety of knee and shoulder conditions .

PRESENTER: B.J. Lehecka, PT, DPT

B.J. Lehecka is an assistant professor for Wichita State University’s Department of Physical Therapy. He teaches musculoskeletal content with a focus on the hip and spine. He is also a PhD Candidate in Sports and Orthopedic Science at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. His dissertation focus is gluteal endurance, with a special interest in the running population. B.J. is the founder of Wichita Running (wichitarunning.com), a free service for Wichita runners including full-length assessments designed to help runners prevent injuries, perform well, and enjoy the run. He has written multiple orthopedic text chapters, published articles about evidence-based practice and sports performance, and speaks regularly at conferences about sports and orthopedic topics.