Upcoming Medical Conferences in St Augustine

CF3 - Advanced Cranio Facial is organized by University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) and will be held from Jul 20 - 21, 2019 at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, Austin, Texas, United States of America. Hours:  15 Hours,  1.5 CEUs Prerequisite:  CF2 - Intermediate Cranio Facial Description: The focus of this seminar is on craniovertebral relationships; the interplay between the cervical spine and the TMJ; with emphasis on the normal centric relation. Pathologies related to disturbances of the craniovertebral relationship, such as facial  asymmetry and TMJ disc displacement, will be discussed and the need to treat this area with a three-dimensional approach will be  emphasized. Lab sessions will focus on treatment of the craniovertebral junction. Furthermore, participants will have a chance to practice the rollback technique for stabilization of the intra-articular disc. Learning Objectives: At the completion of this seminar the attendee should be able to: • Correlate head and neck facial pain with joint and muscle dysfunctions for both craniomandibular and craniovertebral  areas • Evaluate and treat craniovertebral joints for cranio-facial pain patients • Evaluate and treat combined disc pathologies in the three planes of space • Recognize the symptoms and signs of lateral and medial disc condyle subluxation • Integrate the treatment and communication with the dental team • Discuss treatment approaches to disc pathologies and myoaponeurotic dysfunctions

Kinesiology Taping and IASTM for Rehabilitation Professionals is organized by University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) and will be held on Jul 27, 2019 at St Augustine, Florida, United States of America. Hours:  9 (includes 1 online hour) or .9 CEUs Prerequisite: Intro Webinar Included The target audience for this medical event is Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapy Assistants & Athletic Trainers (Note to Athletic Trainers:  According to the education levels described by the PDC, the following continuing education seminar is considered to be Advanced Level.) Description: Manual therapy techniques have long been interventions used by a variety of rehabilitation professionals. New technology and research has progressed these techniques to include instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation (IASTM) and kinesiology taping to influence fascia and the underlying neural tissue. IASTM can enhance patient results while decreasing the stresses placed on the clinicians hands while kinesiology taping, often relegated to sports applications, can re-enforce orthopedic and neurological interventions. Course content will include use of IASTM and kinesiology taping for joint and soft tissue manipulation. Learning Objectives: At the completion of this seminar, the attendee should be able to: • Understand the influence of neuromyofascia on movement dysfunctions and pain • Apply visual and palpatory evaluation skills for neuromyofascia • Discuss the mechanical and neural influences of IASTM • Discuss the mechanical and neural influences of kinesiology taping • Integrate IASTM and kinesiology taping into a rehabilitation plan of care

S4 - Functional Analysis & Management of Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex is organized by University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) and will be held from Aug 17 - 18, 2019 at St Augustine, Florida, United States of America. Hours: 16 or 1.6 CEUs (includes 1 online hour) or 2 graduate credits Prerequisite: S1; Intro S4 Webinar is included with S4 Who Attends: Physical Therapists Description: A biomechanical and neurophysiological approach to the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex is presented. Emphasis is placed on the functional relations within this region so as to understand pelvic girdle dysfunction. Research documentation of the anatomical and mechanical roles of the related structures is provided. Topic areas include: functional anatomy, biomechanics of the sacroiliac and pubic joints, muscular and ligament influences, select pathologies, effects of the pregnancy, labor and delivery as well as dysfunction in the form of pathomechanics and pathophysiology. Laboratory experience involves the demonstration and practice of clinical evaluation methods for assessing dysfunction in the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex. The evaluation process approaches the problem from both joint and muscular standpoints. Treatment of pelvic dysfunction is also multi-dimensional and therefore soft tissue and joint mobilization is offered. In addition, time is provided for an introduction to the concepts and application of techniques such as positional release, respiratory assist mobilization and muscle energy. Patient education strategies integrating therapeutic exercise with manual interventions will be presented. Methods for self mobilization and stabilization are demonstrated. Additional suggestions relating to bracing, injection or ADL may also be included in management. Learning Objectives: At the completion of this seminar, the attendee should be able to: • Demonstrate knowledge as well as clinical understanding of the functional anatomy in the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex • Practically relate the biomechanics of the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex to patient evaluation and treatment • Possess knowledge of pelvic dysfunction with respect to altered joint mechanics and abnormal neuromuscular behavior • Identify the potential relationship between pain and dysfunction with consideration of the biomechanical interdependency exhibited within the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex • Be able to treat pelvic girdle dysfunction using various manual therapy strategies such as myofascial release, respiratory assist mobilization, joint mobilization, and neuromuscular therapy (i.e. muscle energy, PNF) • Integrate home instruction strategies with manual intervention to facilitate improvement in pelvic girdle function and assist in pain relief • Be stimulated to pursue additional reading, course work or research in the pelvic girdle system

E2 - Extremity Integration is organized by University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) and will be held from Aug 23 - 25, 2019 at St Augustine, Florida, United States of America. Hours: 21 or 2.1 CEUs or 2 graduate credits Prerequisite: E1 Upper and Lower Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation Seminars Who Attends: Physical Therapists Description: This three day seminar is carried out in seminar format which includes lecture and lab.  The content of this seminar highlights the interrelationships of extremity joint complexes, along with thorax and spinal influences with emphasis on kinetic chain events.  Soft tissue and joint techniques for both examination and treatment are practiced in lab sessions.  Clinical cases are presented for discussion of management and treatment based upon clinical reasoning skills. Learning Objectives: At the completion of this seminar, the attendee should be able to: • build on principles, concepts and manipulation techniques learned in E1 and S1 and MF1. • correlate normal and abnormal anatomy and biomechanics to musculoskeletal dysfunctions of upper limb, lower limb and spine as related to kinetic chain events. • integrate symptoms and musculoskeletal findings of selected dysfunctions to upper limb, lower limb, and spinal influences. • perform and modify extremity examination strategies, manipulation techniques and soft tissue techniques to selected dysfunctions of upper limb, lower limb and spine. • utilize clinical reasoning skills to analyze information gathered from examination findings based upon selected patient cases. • observe and speculate for patterns of compensations with selected impairments.

Physical Agent Modalities for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants is organized by University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) and will be held from Aug 24 - 25, 2019 at St Augustine, Florida, United States of America. Hours: 12 or 1.2 CEUs Prerequisite: None Who Attends: Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants Description: Physical Agent Modalities (PAM’s) for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants is designed as an introductory course to educate occupational therapy practitioners in the use of physical agents in the areas of electrotherapy and ultrasound. The physical principles and biophysical effects of cryotherapy, heat, ultrasound and electrical currents are presented as they are related to the treatment for indicated pathological conditions. Emphasis is placed on principles of differential diagnosis in the selection and application of appropriate physical agents. The course will prepare the participant in the theory and clinical application of ultrasound, iontophoresis, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and neuromuscular electrical nerve stimulation (NMES). Additional topics included are: the use of PAM’s within the Occupational Therapy Framework with review of AOTA’s 2003 position paper on PAM’s and the Florida statute requirements for occupational therapist. This physical agents modalities course was designed by an occupational therapist for occupational therapists. Course presentation will include lectures, laboratory sessions and problem based learning via case studies. Learning Objectives: At the completion of this seminar the attendee should be able to: • Describe how physical agent modalities fits within the Occupational Therapy framework and identify their certification responsibilities within the state of Florida. • Describe the physical principles of temperature, sound and electricity and their biological effects on the human body. • Describe the relationship between the stages of wound healing, pain theories and modality selection. • Identify indications for the use of electrotherapy and ultrasound modalities within the Occupational Therapy framework. • Demonstrate appropriate selection and application of electrotherapy and ultrasound modalities as it relates to occupational therapy treatment. • Identify instrumentation of the modalities presented and demonstrate appropriate selection of settings. • Identify components of appropriate documentation for ultrasound and electrotherapy devices. • Identify precautions and contraindications for ultrasound and electrotherapy devices. • Immediately integrate the information presented into their clinical practice within the SCOPE OF THE FLORIDA STATE LICENSURE LAW FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST.

Cadaveric Anatomy: Review for Healthcare Professionals is organized by University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) and will be held from Aug 24 - 25, 2019 at St Augustine, Florida, United States of America. Hours: 15 or 1.5 CEUs Prerequisite: None Who Attends: Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and other Healthcare Professionals (Note to Athletic Trainers:  According to the education levels described by the PDC, the following continuing education seminar is considered to be Advanced Level.) Description: This seminar will take place over a 2-day time period and review functional anatomy of the Upper Extremity, Back/Posterior Neck, Lower Extremity and Thorax (Day 1) and Abdominal Cavity, Pelvic Floor and Anterior Neck, Face (Day 2) utilizing dissected cadavers. Clinical applications and differential diagnosis will be discussed. Learning Objectives: At the completion of this seminar, the attendee should be able to: • Review anatomy for the practicing clinician to assist them with diagnosis and treatment of various musculoskeletal  conditions. • Review differential diagnosis to help clinician to differentiate musculoskeletal conditions from medical conditions or systemic disease processes. • Review anatomy for the practicing clinician to aid in application of appropriate treatment  techniques. • Review anatomy for the practicing clinician to enhance treatment outcomes.  

Manual Therapy Certification is organized by University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) and will be held from Oct 10 - 12, 2019 at St Augustine, Florida, United States of America. Hours/CEUs: 24 HOURS, 2.4 CEU’S Prerequisites: FCO (home study), S1, S2, S3, S4, E1 Upper, E1 Lower, E2, MF1 Who Attends: Physical Therapists Description: A three-day review event covering each area in the prerequisite seminar track: namely basic science (FCO), spinal, extremity joint, and soft tissue manipulation.  The instructors also present an update where such an update seems appropriate.  On day two and three, each candidate receives five to six twenty-minute oral/practical examinations to test retention, comprehension, and applied skills.  A fourth day may be added if candidates choose to test on the written examination on campus versus securing a proctor for the written exams at an alternate location.

CF4 - State of the Art Cranio Facial is organized by University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) and will be held from Oct 12 - 13, 2019 at St Augustine, Florida, United States of America. Hours:  15 Hours,  1.5 CEUs Prerequisite:  CF3 - Advanced Cranio-Facial Who Attends: Physical Therapists Description: This seminar has a broad focus. It covers craniofacial pain and headaches related to pathologies of the TMJ as well  as the effect of degenerative and postural changes of the mid and lower cervical spine on craniocervical posture and function. Surgical management of the TMJ and mandible will be discussed and pre/post surgical patient management carefully explained. Finally, the role of the physical therapist in the management of craniofacial malformations and anomalies will be discussed. The overall emphasis of this seminar is on the integration of treatment-related knowledge and total craniocervical management. Learning Objectives: At the completion of this seminar the attendee should be able to: • Explain the manual skills utilized in the examination and treatment of major maxillo-facial surgical procedures • Differentiate manual interventions for selected congenital malformations, traumatic injuries and orthognatic surgery • Discuss progression of treatment following TMJ disc reduction • Utilize a total body program as a component of musculoskeletal stabilization • Discuss patient progression involving both physical therapy and dentistry interventions

Physical Agent Modalities for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants is organized by University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) and will be held from Nov 02 - 03, 2019 at St Augustine, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants. Hours: 12 or 1.2 CEUs Prerequisite: None Description: Physical Agent Modalities (PAM’s) for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants is designed as an introductory course to educate occupational therapy practitioners in the use of physical agents in the areas of electrotherapy and ultrasound. The physical principles and biophysical effects of cryotherapy, heat, ultrasound and electrical currents are presented as they are related to the treatment for indicated pathological conditions. Emphasis is placed on principles of differential diagnosis in the selection and application of appropriate physical agents. The course will prepare the participant in the theory and clinical application of ultrasound, iontophoresis, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and neuromuscular electrical nerve stimulation (NMES). Additional topics included are: the use of PAM’s within the Occupational Therapy Framework with review of AOTA’s 2003 position paper on PAM’s and the Florida statute requirements for occupational therapist. This physical agents modalities course was designed by an occupational therapist for occupational therapists. Course presentation will include lectures, laboratory sessions and problem based learning via case studies. Learning Objectives: At the completion of this seminar the attendee should be able to: • Describe how physical agent modalities fits within the Occupational Therapy framework and identify their certification responsibilities within the state of Florida. • Describe the physical principles of temperature, sound and electricity and their biological effects on the human body. • Describe the relationship between the stages of wound healing, pain theories and modality selection. • Identify indications for the use of electrotherapy and ultrasound modalities within the Occupational Therapy framework. • Demonstrate appropriate selection and application of electrotherapy and ultrasound modalities as it relates to occupational therapy treatment. • Identify instrumentation of the modalities presented and demonstrate appropriate selection of settings. • Identify components of appropriate documentation for ultrasound and electrotherapy devices. • Identify precautions and contraindications for ultrasound and electrotherapy devices. • Immediately integrate the information presented into their clinical practice within the SCOPE OF THE FLORIDA STATE LICENSURE LAW FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST.

S3 - Advanced Eval & Manipulation of Cranio Facial, Cervical & Upper Thoracic Spine is organized by University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) and will be held from Dec 06 - 08, 2019 at St. Augustine, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Physical Therapists. Hours: 25 (includes 4 online hours) or 2.5 CEUs or 3 graduate credits Prerequisite: S1; Intro S3 Webinars Included Description: This advanced spinal seminar begins with a brief review and update of anatomy, mechanics and pathology of dysfunction. The techniques in the S1 seminar are reviewed, and additional techniques, particularly those requiring a higher level of skill and decision-making are added. Special emphasis will be placed on the subcranial and mid cervical regions. Lectures and evaluation techniques will assist with the evaluation and treatment of cervical dysfunction including disc degeneration,  pondylosis and myelopathy.The utilization of biomechanical and anatomical principles for the enhancement of patient care through manipulation and exercise is emphasized as is the patients’ role in their own welfare. Self help and exercise programs are instructed. Special emphasis is placed on the management of syndromes, and particular attention is paid to posture. Learning Objectives: At the completion of this seminar, the attendee should be able to: • conduct a comprehensive physical examination of the head, neck and upper thoracic regions • discuss the mechanisms and characteristics of headache, neck and shoulder pain and the related patient behavior • perform manipulations to the neck and upper thoracic spine, as well as mobilizations to the cranium • discuss and present cases with spinal dysfunction • describe the indication and contraindications of spinal manipulation • discuss the role of therapeutic exercise and preventative measures in the management of spinal dysfunction,especially with regard to posture