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28 Events From 7/6/2008 To 7/31/2008 (Showing Events 1-10)
MFR TREATMENT CENTERS
7/10/2008 to 7/20/2008
8/1/2008 to 8/10/2008
8/21/2008 to 8/24/2008
9/4/2008 to 9/14/2008
 
  Ocean City, Maryland
Chicago Area - Bloomingdale, Illinois
Banff, Canada, International
Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
Learn... Myofascial Release
The Wave of the Future!

Take time for yourself while learning an Approach that will allow you to achieve the fulfillment of consistent and profound results!

John F. Barnes, PT, International lecturer, author, and
authority on Myofascial Release.

Register for 3 Seminars & Receive $300 off!

Ocean City, Maryland
Myofascial Release I - July 10-13 (1/2 days) 2008
Myofascial Unwinding - July 14,15,16, 2008
MyofascialRelease II - July 17-20 (1/2 days) 2008


Chicago Area - Bloomingdale, Illinois
Myofascial Release I - August 1,2,3, 2008
Myofascial Unwinding - August 5,6,7, 2008
MyofascialRelease II - August 8,9,10, 2008

Vacation in this Spectacular Mountain Resort Area!
Banff, Canada
Myofascial Release I - August 21-24 (1/2 days) 2008

Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
Myofascial Release I - September 4-7 (1/2 days) 2008
Myofascial Unwinding - September 8,9,10, 2008
Myofascial Release II - September 11-14 (1/2 days) 2008

To Register Call 1-800-FASCIAL


Take time for yourself while learning an Approach that will allow you to achieve the fulfillment of consistent and profound results
Myofascial Release I - August 1,2,3, 2008
Myofascial Unwinding - August 5,6,7, 2008
MyofascialRelease II - August 8,9,10, 200

HANDS ON PHYSICAL THERAPY
7/12/2008 to 7/13/2008
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  New York, New York
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New York, New York
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New York, New York
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
New York, New York
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Arlington, Virginia
Carthage, New York
Des Moines, Iowa
Bethesda, Maryland
Orlando, Florida
Houston, Texas
Raleigh, North Carolina
Dallas, Texas
New York, New York
Des Moines, Iowa
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
New York, New York
Arlington, Virginia
Bethesda, Maryland
Dallas, Texas
Raleigh, North Carolina
Des Moines, Iowa
New York, New York
Arlington, Virginia
New York, New York
Raleigh, North Carolina
Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
White Plains, New York
New York, New York
Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa
New York, New York
White Plains, New York
New York , New York
Houston, Texas
Houston , Texas
Houston, Texas
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Join the 10,000 professionals around the world who have enhanced their clinical skills through this seminar series & many have obtained the Mastery Certification in Manual Therapy (MCMT). This evidence-based Manual Therapy program integrates 47 years of clinical experience with some of the teachings of leading manual therapy experts Travell & Simons, Maitland & Butler, Kaltenborn, Paris & others.

Learn: Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy, Muscle Energy & Strain Counters train, Manipulation - Mobilization, Neural Mobilization, Proprioceptive Training.


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PT-01: An Intensive Training on Myofascial Trigger Point and Proprioceptive Therapy
Jul 12-13, 2008 - Pittsburgh, PA
Jul 19-20, 2008 - New York, NY
Aug 2-3, 2008 - New York, NY
Aug 2-3, 2008 - Pasco, WA
Sept 13-14, 2008 - Arlington, VA
Sept 13-14, 2008 - Des Moines, IA
Sept 20-21, 2008 - Orlando, FL
Sept 27-28, 2008 - Dallas, TX
Sept 27-28, 2008 - Raleigh, NC
Dec 6-7, 2008 - White Plains, NY
May 2-3, 2009 - Houston, TX

PT-02: A Comprehensive Manual Therapy Approach for Cervical Spine Pathology
Jul 26-27, 2008 - Pittsburgh, PA
Aug 16-17, 2008 - New York, NY
Sept 6-7, 2008 - New York, NY
Sept 13-15, 2008 - Carthage, NY
Sept 20-21, 2008 - Bethesda, MD
Oct 4-5, 2008 - Des Moines, IA
Oct 4-5, 2008 - Orlando, FL
Oct 25-26, 2008 - Arlinton, VA
Nov 1-2, 2008 - Raleigh, NC
Feb 7-8, 2009 - White Plains, NY
Jun 6-7, 2009 - Houston, TX

PT-03: A Comprehensive Manual Therapy Approach for Lumbar Spine Pathology
May 31-Jun 1, 2008 - Baltimore, MD
Aug 16-17, 2008 - Pittsburgh, PA
Aug 30-31, 2008 - New York, NY
Sept 6-7, 2008 - Bradenton, FL
Oct 4-5, 2008 - New York, NY
Oct 25-26, 2008 - Orlando, FL
Nov 8-9, 2008 - Arlington, VA
Nov 8-9, 2008 - Des Moines, IA
Nov 15-16, 2008 - Raleigh, NC
Mar 14-15, 2009 - White Plains, NY
Aug 1-2, 2009 - Houston, TX

PT-04: A Comprehensive Manual Therapy Approach for Shoulder-Elbow and Hand Pathology
Jun 21-22, 2008 Carthage, NY
Nov 8-9, 2008 New York, NY
Nov 15-16, 2008 Orlando, FL
Sept 6-7, 2008 Pittsburgh, PA
Sept 26-27, 2009 Houston, TX
Sept 27-28, 2008 New York, NY
Nov 1-2, 2008 Bethesda, MD
Dec 6-7, 2008 Des Moines, IA

PT-05: A Comprehensive Manual Therapy Approach for Hip, Knee & Foot Pathology
Jul 12-13, 2008 New York, NY
Oct 4-5, 2008 Pittsburgh, PA
Oct 25-26, 2008 New York, NY
Nov 1-2, 2008 Dallas, TX
Dec 6-7, 2008 New York, NY
Dec 6-7, 2008 Orlando, FL
Jan 10-11, 2009 Des Moines, IA
Oct 3-4, 2009 Houston, TX

PT-MCMT Mastery Certification in Manual Therapy
Jun 21-22, 2008 New York, NY
Jan 10-11, 2009 New York, NY
Dec 5-6, 2009 Houston, TX

SPECIAL COURSES & ELECTIVES
An Intensive Training on Central & Peripheral NeuroFascial Mobilization
Nov 15-16, 2008 New York, NY
Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy
Apr 11-12, 2009 - New York, NY

Now offering DPT in Manual Therapy

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GREAT LAKES SEMINARS
7/12/2008 to 7/13/2008
7/12/2008 to 7/13/2008
7/26/2008 to 7/27/2008
8/2/2008 to 8/3/2008
8/2/2008 to 8/3/2008
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9/20/2008 to 9/21/2008
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10/4/2008 to 10/5/2008
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10/18/2008 to 10/19/2008
10/18/2008 to 10/19/2008
10/25/2008 to 10/26/2008
11/1/2008 to 11/2/2008
11/8/2008 to 11/9/2008
11/8/2008 to 11/9/2008
11/15/2008 to 11/16/2008
12/6/2008 to 12/7/2008
12/6/2008 to 12/7/2008
 
  Grand Rapids, Michigan
Nashville, Tennessee
Long Island, New York
Stratford, Connecticut
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Asheville, North Carolina
Charleston, West Virginia
Santa Barbara, California
Chicago, Illinois
Boston, Massachusetts
Chicago, Illinois
Louisville, Kentucky
Honolulu, Hawaii
Concord, New Hampshire
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan
Newark, New Jersey
Porltand, Oregon
Washington DC, Washington DC
Indianapolis, Indiana
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Washington, DC, Washington DC
Richmond, Virginia
Washington, DC, Washington DC
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Cleveland, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Annapolis, Maryland
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Providing Excellence in Orthopaedic Seminars

Great Lakes Seminars provides the highest quality manual therapy courses available. All of our courses are at least 80% hands-on & teach skills you can use immediately.

Phone: 1-800-210-5856
Email: info@GLSeminars.com
Web: www.GLSeminars.com

CERVICAL - THORACIC MOBILIZATION
Muscle Energy Technique for the Cervical & Thoracic Spine & Ribs. These areas will never be hard to understand again.

July 12, 13 - Grand Rapids, MI
July 26, 27 - Long Island, NY
August 2, 3 - Stratford, CT
August 9, 10 - Asheville, NC
September 6, 7 - Boston, MA
October 18, 19 - Washington, DC

TREATMENT OF THE LUMBAR COMPLEX
Learn a holistic approach to the Lumbar Complex utilizing joint mobs, STM./MFR and exercises. We simplify this important area.

July 12, 13 - Nashville, TN
August 2, 3 - Oklahoma City, OK
September 13, 14 - Louisville, KY
October 4, 5 - Detroit, MI

BASICS OF SACROILIAC MOBILIZATION
A basic set of Muscle Energy Techniques focusing entirely on the pelvis and which provide great results.

August 9, 10 - Santa Barbara, CA
August 9, 10 - Charleston, WV
October 11, 12 - Portland, OR
November 15, 16 - Columbus, OH

COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT OF THE SHOULDER
A new approach to treatment of the shoulder utilizing Jt. Mobs, MFR, Taping and Muscle Re-Education. A very comprehensive approach.

October 11, 12 - Indianapolis, IN
November 1, 2 - Washington, DC
November 8, 9 - Cleveland, OH
December 6, 7 - Virginia Beach, VA

COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT OF THE KNEE
A truly unique way of treating the knee - from the pelvis down to the foot - using joint, meniscal and soft tissue mobilization.

June 28, 29 - Chattanooga, TN
September 6, 7 - Chicago, IL
October 11, 12 - Washington, DC

COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT OF THE FOOT & ANKLE
Manual therapy approach to common foot & ankle disorders & a functional approach to making orthotics.

August 16, 17 - Chicago, IL
September 20, 21 - Concord, NH
December 6, 7 - Annapolis, MN

A CLINICAL APPROACH TO MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
A clinically based approach to Myofascial Release that will show you how to integrate it into your daily
treatment.

October 4, 5 - Newark, NJ
October 25, 26 - Richmond, VA
November 8, 9 - Minneapolis, MN

INTRODUCTION TO VESTIBULAR REHABILITATION
Our only non-orthopaedic course! A comprehensive yet straight forward approach to treating patients with Vestibular disorders.

September 20, 21 - Honolulu, HI
September 27, 28 - Detroit, MI
October 18, 19 - Philadelphia, PA
December 6, 7 - San Francisco, CA

MOBILITY RESEARCH
7/12/2008
7/19/2008
7/26/2008
8/24/2008
9/13/2008
10/4/2008
10/25/2008
11/1/2008
11/8/2008
11/15/2008
12/6/2008
 
  Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Dallas, Texas
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Morristown, New Jersey
Long Beach, California
Hartford , Connecticut
Kenmore, New York
Anoka, Minnesota
Laguna Hills, California
Miami, Florida
Dallas, Texas
Specializing in Gait Therapy Courses

CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHEDULE 2008

Potion for Locomotion: Principles of Neuroplasticity, Motor Learning, and Gait Training
Instructor: Kay Wing, MPT

Mar 15, 2008 - Portland, OR
May 17, 2008 - Nashville, TN
Apr 5, 2008 - Stanford, CA
Apr 6, 2008 - Long Beach, CA
May 17, 2008 - Haverhill, MA
May 17, 2008 - NJ
October 18, 2008 - Portland, OR
Neurologic & Geriatric Rehabilitation: Practical Applications for Clinicians
Instructor: Mike Studer, PT, MHS, NCS

Apr 5, 2008 - Wanamassa, NJ
Designed for Walking: Developing Gait in Children with
Celebral Palsy and Neuromotor Disorders
Instructor: Denise Begnoche, PT

Apr 19, 2008 - Baltimore, MD
May 17, 2008 - Toledo, OH
Jul 12, 2008 - Milwaukee, WI
Body Weight Supported Gait Therapy: Rationale, Design & Implementation
Instructor: Karen Good, MPT

May 16, 2008 - Toledo, OH
Therapeutic Approach to Correct Asymmetry in Pediatric Gait & Posture
Instructor: Michelle Sveda, PT & Andrea Bradley, MPT

All courses are 1 day, .7 ceu or 7 ce contact hours.
All 2008 courses $165

Late reg. begins 10 days prior to each course, add $30
Registration details 800-332-9255, email or visit our website.
Website: www.litegait.com

BACK SCHOOL OF ATLANTA
7/19/2008 to 7/20/2008
8/18/2008 to 8/19/2008
8/23/2008 to 8/24/2008
9/11/2008 to 9/12/2008
9/13/2008 to 9/14/2008
9/18/2008 to 9/19/2008
9/18/2008 to 9/19/2008
9/27/2008 to 9/28/2008
9/27/2008 to 9/28/2008
10/3/2008 to 10/4/2008
10/3/2008 to 10/4/2008
10/17/2008 to 10/18/2008
11/21/2008 to 11/22/2008
12/5/2008 to 12/6/2008
12/11/2008 to 12/12/2008
3/5/2009 to 3/6/2009
3/28/2009 to 3/29/2009
4/24/2009 to 4/25/2009
 
  Albany, Oregon
San Antonio, Texas
Arcadia, California
Long Island, New York
Houston, Texas
Topeka, Kansas
Phoenix, Arizona
Tampa, Florida
Las Vegas, Nevada
Tomah, Wisconsin
Fort Worth, Texas
Pasadena, Texas
Bangor, Maine
Biddeford, Maine
Tampa, Florida
Phoenix, Arizona
Oakland, California
Indianapolis, Indiana
ERGONOMICS CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP
1.5 CEUs/ 15 contact hours in most states for most professions

Level I - Musculoskeletal Disorders And Ergonomics Certification
Albany, OR - July 19 & 20, 2008
Arcadia, CA - August, 23 & 24, 2008
Long Island, NY - September 11 & 12, 2008
Houston, TX - September 13 & 14, 2008
Topeka, KS - September 18 & 19, 2008
Las Vegas, NV - September 27-28, 2008
Forth Worth, TX - October 3 & 4, 2008
Biddeford, ME - December 5 & 6, 2008
Tampa, FL - December 11 & 12, 2008
Phoenix, AZ - March 5 & 6, 2009
Oakland, CA - March 28 & 29, 2009
Indianapolis, IN - April 24 & 25, 2009

Level II - Enhanced Ergonomics Evaluation Skills
San Antonio, TX - August 18 & 19, 2008
Tomah, WI - October 3 & 4, 2008
Bangor, ME - November 21 & 22, 2008

TUITION $435.00
$392 if received at least 14 days in advance
$348 if you register 3 or more employees

Level I - Functional Capacity Evaluation Certification - (NEW!)
Phoenix, AZ - September 18 & 19, 2008
Tampa, FL - September 27 & 28, 2008
Pasadena, TX - October 17 & 18, 2008

TUITION $595.00
$536 if received at least 14 days in advance

Register Today
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BACK TO GOLF
7/19/2008 to 7/20/2008
9/20/2008 to 9/21/2008
10/11/2008 to 10/12/2008
11/13/2008 to 11/14/2008
 
  Jacksonville, Florida
Boston, Massachusetts
St. Louis, Missouri
Las Vegas, Nevada
BACK TO GOLF
Total Performance Golf Seminars

July 19, 20 - Jacksonville, FL
Sept. 20, 21 - Boston, MA
Oct. 11, 12 - St. Louis, MO
Nov 13, 14 - Las Vegas, NV

Go to our website
More sites and dates TBA

831-620-0744
15 CEU hours

The first golf performance and rehab program for PTs, the standard of leading edge golf performance, rehab techniques and biomechanical concepts. With this complete, effective, seminar you can build your program quickly, it's all here. You will learn more than golf
performance, a balance and posture program, soft tissue mobs, and individualized marketing.
Website: BACKtoGOLF.com

Lymphedema Therapy Certification/Lymphedema Management
7/7/2008 to 7/19/2008
7/21/2008 to 8/2/2008
8/11/2008 to 8/23/2008
 
  Houston, Texas
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Atlanta, Georgia
The Academy of Lymphatic Studies has provided certification classes in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder/Foeldi technique) and Complete Decongestive Therapy in the U.S. since 1994. The textbook "Lymphedema Management" authored by its director was published in 2004 by Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers, NY, and is included in the tuition (also available on www.acols.com). This course is a complete and comprehensive certification course (135 hours), taught by recognized and certified instructors (see our faculty members on our Web site), and meets the educational requirements to sit for the LANA examination. We teach in small groups only and after the course our highly trained staff provides ongoing support for therapists with patient problems via e-mail, phone or fax. Free lifetime listing of therapists on our Web site for patient referral. Course work includes: complete anatomy, physiology & pathology of the lymphatic system, basic and advanced techniques of MLD, bandaging for primary and secondary upper and lower extremity lymphedema (incl. pediatric care and genital lymphedema) and other conditions (post-traumatic, postoperative swellings, CVI, Migraine). Special workshops are included in the course (insurance billing, certification for compression garments, etc.). Tuition includes: textbook "Lymphedema Management", educational DVDs, course manual, complete set of bandages, registration and exam fees. All courses are recognized by FPTA and AOTA for CEUs. We also offer four-day (31 CEUs) Lymphedema Management seminars. Discounts available for APTA & AOTA members. Contact: 800-863-5935 for a free brochure; academy@acols.com or www.acols.com
Website: www.acols.com

Intro to NDT Part I Improving Gait Faster Part II
7/10/2008 to 7/13/2008
9/13/2008 to 9/16/2008
9/18/2008 to 9/21/2008
 
  San Jose, California
Atlanta, Georgia
Durham, North Carolina
Achieve functional outcomes for adults with hemiplegia. Content includes the principles of NDT, facilitation of sit-to-stand, use of the LE in functional activities, transfers, UE weight bearing, remediation of pain and subluxation of the hemiplegic shoulder. Bed mobility will be demonstrated. Treatment ideas and a framework to document goals based on functional outcomes using NDT will be provided. Get to results faster when improving gait. Increased clinical reasoning will enable you to know what to expect and what to predict. You will be able to assess the cause of the problem and have more immediate influence. You will have a better understanding of the normal components of gait and then understand why your patient with hemiplegia has tendencies in gait. You will practice with "hands-on" how to increase ROM of the hip and foot. Concepts for use of self-exercise program and use of orthotics will be discussed. Additional treatment ideas related to gait and more examples of documentation will be provided. Both parts include videotapes, "hands-on" experience and live patient demonstrations. Cathy Runyan, OTR, & Peggy Miller, PT, NDTA, Inc. Certified Instructors. Audience: PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs. Contact hours: 30. Contact: Recovering Function, 408-268-3691; or www.RecoveringFunction.com for a complete brochure of introductory, advanced, and certification courses, as well as information about additional course dates/locations, group rates, & free registrations when hosting courses at your facility.

UE Treatment for Children with DCD: A Multifacet Approach
7/11/2008 to 7/13/2008    Houston, Texas
Instructor: Mary Hallway, OTR. Location: Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, 77030. Contact: Mitzi Wiggin, 832-826-6107; e-mail: mmwiggin@texaschildrenshospital.org for more information; or www.texaschildrenshospital.org/pmr and click on continuing education to register online.

Advanced Pain Assessment Medical Screening
7/11/2008 to 7/12/2008    Baltimore, Maryland
Biomechanical Differential diagnosis for Physical Therapists Applicable to all practice settings and specialty areas, this seminar teaches physical therapists advanced clinical methods for assessing pain as an effective method for determining movement impairment diagnoses and recognizing co-morbid medical conditions. The content knowledge and process skills necessary to enhance physical therapists' labeling of differential classifications of movement impairments and functional limitations as essential to documentation that secures the best reimbursement will also be emphasized. Contact: 877-326-3367; or www.sportsmedicineofatlanta.com to register.

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