FMUE: Functional Mobilization Upper Extremities (Nov 13 -15, 2026)

FMUE: Functional Mobilization Upper Extremities is organized by The Institute of Physical Art, Inc. (IPA) and will be held from Nov 13 - 15, 2026 at Agape Physical Therapy, Glendora, California, United States of America.

Description:
FMUE provides the clinician a dynamic and fully integrated FMT approach to assessment and treatment of the upper extremity.  The course participant will discuss complex clinical presentations and practice advance Functional Mobilization™ *  skills to treat the myofascial, articular, and neurovascular tissues, as well as PNF and CoreFirst strategies for the:

• Shoulder Girdle
• Glenohumeral Joint
• Elbow
• Wrist and hand

Building on the IPA and FMT system of Complete Body Integration (CBI), the participant is trained in PNF upper extremity patterns and the integration of the upper extremity function into full body dynamic stability and controlled movement using PNF trunk and total body patterns.

Objectives:

• Utilize the FMT clinical reasoning system to complete a comprehensive mechanical capacity, neuromuscular function, and motor control assessment of the upper extremities
• Apply specific FM progression strategies to enhance functional efficiency of the upper extremities
• Develop competence to assess and treat upper extremity structures, including shoulder girdle, glenohumeral joint, elbow, wrist and hand
• Learn advanced assessment of neuro-dynamics and specific tracing and isolating for dynamic Functional Mobilization™ of neurovascular restrictions
• Restore efficient neuromuscular function and motor control at the local area of intervention, as well as Complete Body Integration (CBI) of the treated region utilizing upper extremity and total body PNF patterns
• Develop strategic evaluation and treatment skills to enhance regional interdependence of the upper extremities and achieve integration within the system as a whole
• Develop home exercises to augment the FM treatment strategies
• Analyze and discuss clinical evidence and current literature related to the FMUE material