Continuing Education Presents ADVANCES IN EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH SELECTED KNEE CONDITIONS: ADVANCES IN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE WHEN Friday, May 8th-Saturday, May 9th, 2015 WHERE Columbia University Physical Therapy New York, NY INSTRUCTOR: GEORGE J. DAVIES, DPT, MED, PT, SCS, ATC, LAT, CSCS, PES, FAPTA
ADVANCES IN EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH SELECTED KNEE CONDITIONS: ADVANCES IN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE INSTRUCTOR: GEORGE J. DAVIES, DPT, MED, PT, SCS, ATC, LAT, CSCS, PES, FAPTA COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides the participants with advances in examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment strategies and outcomes research for patients with selected knee conditions. Various principles of practice of the master clinician, such as clustering of signs and symptoms and using an algorithm-based process will be discussed and practiced. The clinical hands-on demonstration will emphasize an algorithmbased clinical examination for efficient time management in the clinic. The scientific and clinical rationale (evidence-based practice) for rehabilitation strategies and progressions will be discussed. Participants can expect to learn innovative and creative treatment interventions with various knee conditions. Case studies will be presented to facilitate effective treatment planning. Suggested treatment protocols and outcome measures will be emphasized throughout the course. CD videos of examination and treatment techniques will be presented and discussed throughout the course. This is an interactive course that will provide didactic activities to encourage participants to integrate this information into the development of customized programs to enhance the quality care of their patients. UPON COMPLETION OF THE SEMINAR THE PARTICIPANT WILL BE ABLE TO: Describe the process and components of an algorithm-based examination of the knee Evaluate the clusters of signs and symptoms that facilitates selecting appropriate components of the algorithm-based examination of the knee Develop specific rehabilitation strategies for selected knee conditions Discuss the rationale for the progression of rehabilitation techniques Create innovative treatments using plyometrics, perturbation neuromuscular reactive training techniques, etc. Compare and contrast treatment techniques and outcomes for selected knee conditions
Course Schedule Day 1 (Friday, May 8, 2015) 7:00-8:00AM: Registration 8:00-9:30AM: Introduction to the course, Evidence-based clinical practice and The Need for Critical Thinking in Rehabilitation 9:30-10:00AM: Searching for the evidence 10:00-10:15AM: Break 10:15-11:15AM: Examination of the Knee 11:15-12:15PM Examination of the knee: hands-on lab 12:15-1:15PM: Lunch 1:15-2:15PM: Design of therapeutic exercise programs; Bottom 10 exercises 2:15-2:45PM: PF Conditions: case study example and treatments 2:45-3:00PM: Break 3:00-4:45PM Examination of the knee: hands-on lab; manual therapy 4:45PM-5:00PM: Review, Summary, Questions, Discussion Day 2 (Saturday, May 9, 2015) 8:00-8:30AM: Examination and treatment of MCL sprains 8:30-9:00AM: Examination and treatment of Meniscus Injuries 9:00-10:00 AM: ACL injuries, surgeries, and treatments 10:00-10:15 Break 10:15-1100AM: Bone contusions: the unknown and implications to rehabilitation 11:00-12:15PM: Testing and Exercise: hands-on lab 12:15-1:15PM: Lunch 1:15-3:15PM: Functional testing algorithm (FTA) as the basis for testing and evidence for treatments of knee injuries 3:15-330PM: Summary, questions, discussion
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR ADVANCES IN EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH SELECTED KNEE CONDITIONS: ADVANCES IN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE GEORGE J. DAVIES, DPT, MED, PT, SCS, ATC, LAT, CSCS, PES, FAPTA Professor, Armstrong Atlantic State University, physical therapy department, Savannah, GA Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse, Lacrosse, WI Sports physical therapist, Coastal Therapy, Savannah, GA Sports physical therapist & consultant, sports PT residency program, Gundersen Lutheran Sports Medicine, Lacrosse, WI Associate professor-sports Health: a Multidisciplinary Approach
REGISTRATION FOR: ADVANCES IN EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH SELECTED KNEE CONDITIONS: ADVANCES IN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE DATES: Friday, May 8th and Saturday, May 9th, 2015 Name, Credentials Address City, State, Zip Phone email Facility Take advantage of our Early Bird Rates before March 1, 2015! I wish to register for: Two day course $595 Early Bird Rate $545 Columbia PT clinical instructors & adjunct faculty $500 Early Bird Rate $450 Groups of 3 or more (must register together) $525 per person Early Bird Rate $475 Columbia Alumni $525 Early Bird Rate $475 Columbia University students (space permitting) $100 Early Bird Rate $50 Late Fee (after April 15) $30 Total enclosed (Checks payable to: Columbia University Program in Physical Therapy) Mail registration to: Columbia University Program in Physical Therapy 710 West 168 th Street, 8 th Floor New York, NY 10032 Att: Vanessa Corwin Register on line and pay by credit card: http://vesta.cumc.columbia.edu/pt/calendar/eventslist.php *Note: When paying by credit card, when filling out the payment screen, Cvv2 indicator should be set to present. We accept Visa and MasterCard only. We accept Visa and MasterCard only. Course inquiries: Vanessa Corwin, Program in Physical Therapy, 212-305- 7354 or vc2293@columbia.edu
Columbia University is approved by the New York State Education Department s State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. A certificate of attendance for 13 contact hours of educational activity will be awarded to registrants upon completion of the two day seminar. This course is also approved by the New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy for 13 contact hours. Front page image courtesy of louisvillebones.com