Biomechanical Assessment of the Hip & Pelvis
Manual Movement Therapy and the Myofascial Sling System
| Price: $495 (Early Registrant Price $475) Experience Level: Beginner Contact Hours: 14 |
In Biomechanical Assessment of the Hip & Pelvis, the participant will learn to apply foundational and high-level principles of sports medicine to rehabilitation, evaluation, and treatment approaches. These principles apply not only to competitive athletes, but also across the life span of the active patient who can benefit from detailed biomechanical and movement analysis. This two-day orthopedic course is designed to elevate the participant’s skill level through advanced training in hip and pelvic biomechanics, functional kinetic chain “slings” created by the muscular system in series, and through use of sports medicine theory and applied science.
Participants will learn a system for application of detailed evaluation techniques utilizing video assisted observation, assessment of joint mechanics, and functional kinematic evaluation. Excellent videos of patients performing a variety of skills are provided for case examples. Abundant lab opportunities will focus on video analysis, kinesiology concepts, movement analysis, joint-specific assessment, "Manual Movement Therapy," and exercise prescription. Within this functional and specific assessment approach, therapists will be able to identify pathomechanics of the hip and pelvic complex. Also included in this continuing education course is a method for evaluating and addressing dysfunction in the muscular dynamic kinetic chain sling system; biomechanical assessment and therapeutic intervention will consider the myofascial sling as it relates to optimal performance and to functional total limb movement.
Specific dysfunctions will be discussed in this biomechanics course including hip dysfunction such as femoroacetabular impingement, or FAI, sports hernia or athletic pubalgia, and labral tears. There will also be an emphasis on how the hip and pelvis is a crucial component to successfully conquering patellofemoral dysfunctions. Procedural interventions will be discussed including hip arthroscopy and athletic pubalgia (sports hernia) repairs. Towards rehabilitation of these dysfunctions, the therapist will learn very specific therapeutic exercises, functional movement retraining, and current hip rehabilitation approaches. Come and learn about applied theories of "Pelvic Balancing" and "Manual Movement Therapy." The instructor's extensive experience in working with professional athletes is shared and concepts learned in the class can be immediately applied in the clinic with high-level athletes as well as patients who have any type of movement dysfunction of the pelvic-hip complex. This is a dynamic non-conventional sports medicine approach to biomechanical analysis. Physical therapists are being challenged by ancillary professions such as personal trainers, muscle activation therapists (MAT), and performance specialists all who are using different styles of movement analysis and screening. This course will focus on developing the clinician’s skill set with regard to movement analysis and ultimately functional performance either in sport or ADLs! This is not a course for just athletes, you’ll be amazed at the applications to children and our geriatric clients. Human movement is universal, how we use that movement varies throughout the life span. This course is targeted to the sports medicine practitioner in the outpatient clinic as much as it is to the pelvic health practitioner who doesn’t treat any athletes. The exercises will be applicable to all groups at all levels, you will have fun as Dr. Dischiavi challenges your traditional mindset with some unique ways at looking at human movement.
Audience:
This continuing education seminar is targeted to physical therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapist assistants, registered nurses, nurse midwives, and other rehabilitation professionals. Content is not intended for use outside the scope of the learner's license or regulation. Physical therapy continuing education courses should not be taken by individuals who are not licensed or otherwise regulated, except, as they are involved in a specific plan of care.
Prerequisites:
None
Required Readings:
None
Upon completion of this continuing education seminar, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the functional anatomy of the hip and pelvis as it applies to the biomechanics of human movement.
2. Assess the muscular and myofascial elements of the functional hip and pelvic slings needed for optimal athletic performance.
3. Understand and apply the concepts of Pelvic Balancing and Manual Movement Therapy in the evaluation, prevention, maintenance, treatment and rehabilitation of hip and pelvic pathologies utilizing a sports medicine philosophy.
4. Develop creative and innovative “sling-based” exercise strategies for effective use in the clinic and for home program.
5. Discuss the most current surgical approaches for the sports hernia and how it relates to sports injuries.
6. List current rehabilitation principles for labral injury repair.
7. Design treatment plans for conditions affecting the hip and pelvic complex including femoroacetabular impingement, as well as the importance of the hip in LE mechanical patellofemoral dysfunction.
8. Utilize video and observational analysis in the diagnosis of movement dysfunction.
9. Apply sports medicine science and kinesiology to clinical conditions affecting the hip and pelvis.
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Best course I have had in a while.Thought to provoke challenging and fun.
-Rachel Johansen, SPT - Washington, DC
A great course to emphasize the neuro-motor component of movement that is applicable in all therapy settings. Great information that was presented with enthusiasm and backed by evidence. I was able to take home new exercises that I felt comfortable to apply Monday morning. Thanks!
-Katherine Dixon, PT, DPT - Bryn Mawr, PA
I really appreciated the information, research concept exercises, and application. This is the content I’ve been looking for. I can’t wait to apply this with my patients!
-Jenna Simone Boyes PT, DPT - Langhonre, PA
Dr. Dischiavi adds a dimension to the pelvic rehabilitation perspective. All of our patients will be better off since we have taken this course. Excellent!
-Aisling Linehan, DPT, CYT - Robbinsville, NJ
I would just like to reply that Steve did a fantastic job teaching the course! He was very engaging and researched based. Citations rolled right off his tongue and I implemented learned techniques today back in the clinic. My background is in inpatient neuro, and over the past 6 years, I have ventured into outpatient ortho. This was a wonderful course tying the two together in a very practical method.
-Kathy Dixon
Steve is a dynamic and knowledgeable instructor-- I loved his clinical experience as well as research-based knowledge.
-Nicole Olsen, MSPT - Boise, ID
The Biomechanical Assessment of the Hip and Pelvis – was a great course. I've been practicing PT for 15 years – so parts were very familiar, but I can never get enough of the pelvis (including SI joint) as it's so complex. Steve shed new light on some old ways of thinking and gave us some great new ways to improve neural pathways and strengthen the hip. Great course and the instructor was wonderful.
-Anne Clark, PT, DPT - Freehold, NJ
I can honestly say that I was really impressed and learned a lot. Steve challenged me to re-think the way that I approach strengthening in all of my patients. As an example, my first patient this morning was an evaluation of urgency/ frequency. We know that adductor trigger points refer to the bladder but today I was thinking more about why the adductors are over-working instead of just using manual therapy to quiet them down. In the end, the patient will benefit from learning how to activate the glutes more effectively and have less potential for Sx recurrence. My treatment plan would have encompassed glute strengthening at some point but I learned this weekend that I need to activate and re-educate the muscles earlier in the rehab process. My next 2 patients both have some potential to include what I've learned as well - I'm really excited about seeing them and applying what I've learned.
-Melissa Ann Eagleton DPT - Fredericksburg, VA
The course was actually very well presented. I gained a lot from the experience and feel that it has truly changed the way I assess and treat my patients. I would definitely recommend this course to others.
-Darya Merkin