Solutions in 6 Visits : Upper Quadrant
Presented by Rehab Connections
Description
Our cutting edge, innovative "Solutions" full
day course returns in 2015! This new edition will focus
on neck pain, adhesive capsulitis, and lateral
epicondylitis - all in one day! We will highlight key
components of initial examination and treatment
approaches as they relate to practice guidelines from
multiple sources. Relevant goals for functional
limitations plus home programs including exercise
progressions and self-care for pain will be emphasized.
The format of this course will balance lecture and
ample hands-on lab for an engaging, fast-moving day
with plenty of resources and experiential learning.
Treatment strategies will emphasize posture, mobility,
and stability with multiple functional tests, a
practical hands-on approach to simplify treatment, and
methods to maximize patient compliance. Manual therapy
will focus on effective techniques to specific
structures with therapeutic exercises and neuromuscular
re-education to enhance the technique and sustain the
beneficial results.
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We know 6 visits may not be sufficient for all
patients, however for many who are motivated and
compliant, a streamlined approach can provide optimal
functional outcomes with high patient satisfaction. And
when improvement is documented and continued skilled
intervention is medically necessary, additional visits
may follow! With this course you will feel confident
that your approach will provide quality patient care,
even in challenging utilization management situations
or when patients ask to limit visits due to high
copays.
Instruction level: Various
CE contact hours: 8.0 SPECIAL
FORMAT
Intended audience: PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, ATs
Topics
- What is the basis for "6 visits"? See why it is not a random number in authorizations by insurance!
- Discussion of guidelines, evidence, and references;
specifically what are and are not recommended
treatments:
- APTA's PTNow for Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Official Disability Guidelines used by utilization management companies such as OrthoNet and workers' compensation adjusters
- National Guideline Clearinghouse, a free government website for patients, consumers, and professionals
- Key information to target during the upper quadrant
initial examination
- Outcome measures that are recommended based on strong evidence
- Tissue irritability and which interventions would be most appropriate
- Precipitating and perpetuating factors including muscle imbalances and ADL
- Determining AND documenting medical necessity
- Therapeutic interventions that can't be replicated with a home program
- Sample functional goal templates
- How to demonstrate improvement every session
- Samples of 6 visit plans of care that can be applied to similar diagnosis categories
- Lab sessions:
- "Sensational 7" of manual therapy techniques for 1st rib dysfunction, neck and shoulder stiffness, and painful soft tissues
- Focused, efficient home program progressions based on tissue irritability
- Postural training to address the influence of head, scapula, and upper thoracic spine on the entire upper extremity
- Specific neuromuscular re-education to address TMJ involvement and motor control imbalances at the shoulder girdle
- Key motions that are needed to restore function and associated therapeutic movement patterns that gain ROM without aggravating symptoms
- Self-care products for pain relief, soft tissue mobilization, and ROM/stretching
- Low load prolonged stretching, yin yoga, total end range time, and other approaches for changing connective tissue extensibility
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.
Course Presenter
- Sheryl Poremba, PT, CCM
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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!
Lunch is on your own
Tuition: $219 includes tools for patient care
Date: TBA
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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