Muscle Energy Techniques
Presented by Rehab Connections
Upper Quadrant (Cervical/Thoracic/Upper Extremity)
Description
This course offers an in-depth look at the theories and
techniques of the manual art of muscle energy. You will
learn how to effectively use muscle energy to improve
joint position, mobility, and function. Lecture,
demonstration, and lab practice in muscle energy
techniques will allow the physical therapy professional
another tool to effectively treat your patients.
Instruction level: Basic to Intermediate
CE contact hours 8.0 (IL) *** Duration: 7.0 hours
Intended audience: PTs, PTAs; also OTs, OTAs for Upper Quadrant course
Topics
- Biomechanical basis for muscle energy.
- Muscular influence on arthrokinematics.
- Indications for using muscle energy.
- Muscle energy techniques for therapist use.
- Muscle energy techniques for home exercise program.
- Case studies for integrating thought process and techniques.
Objectives
By the completion of the course the participant will be able to:
- Describe the history of muscle energy.
- Discuss basic principles of effective muscle energy.
- Incorporate mechanical principles to spinal, upper, and lower extremity treatment.
- Assess the degree of joint mobility and appropriately apply muscle energy techniques.
- Perform techniques with consideration for patient comfort, body mechanics, hand position, direction, and amount of force.
IMPORTANT! 2-3 days prior to the CE event,
you will receive your CE materials and Zoom registration link by email. This gives you the
opportunity to preview, download or print, save, and refer back to the
information at any time. If you do not receive your CE material
please contact us before the day of the course or workshop.
Presenter
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Brian Trembly, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Manual Therapy Certified -
Brian Trembly has developed and taught a variety of continuing
education courses for nearly 15 years. He graduated in 1999 with a
master’s in physical therapy from Grand Valley State University in
Michigan and earned a transitional doctorate in physical therapy in 2009
from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Brian is
recognized as a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic
physical therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
(ABPTS). He also holds certifications in manual therapy by the
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and soft tissue manual
tool level 1 by Medical Minds in Motion. Brian currently works in
private practice treating a variety of orthopaedic and sports
conditions with an emphasis in manual therapy.
Location
Location
Rehab Connections
Physical Therapy
and
Education and Training Center
14901 S. Founders Crossing, Homer Glen, IL 60491
Phone: (708) 301-9933
Registration: 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Course: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Click on date to register.
This course is 8.0 CE contact hours (IL). We will have a 1/2 hour lunch and limited breaks.
We recommend that you bring a lunch -- a small refrigerator and microwave will be available at the Education and Training Center in Homer Glen!
Tuition: $199
Seating is limited. Please register
early!
Rehab Connections reserves the right to modify the content
and the scheduled speakers when circumstances are beyond
our control.
Rehab Connections is an approved continuing education
sponsor through the State of Illinois; PT License No: 216-000101
Cancellations:
Registration fee, less a $50 administration fee per
session, is refunded if notice of cancellation is received
more than 10 days in advance of the CE event. Cancellations made less than 10 days in advance
of the CE event date forfeit the entire tuition fee. Tuition can be transferred to another
individual or another CE event, one time only. No transfer, refund or credit will be given for
cancellation 3 days or less before the CE event, or when handouts or other CE event materials are available electronically,
including but not limited to emailed or downloadable pdf documents.
All unapplied transfers and credits
will expire September 26, 2026.
Rehab Connections reserves the right to cancel the CE event
up to one week prior to the CE event. Rehab Connections will
not be responsible for any charges incurred by the
registrant due to the cancellation of the CE event, other
than the CE event tuition.
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