Mulligan Concept - Spinal and Peripheral Manual Therapy Treatment Techniques for Upper Quarter©¸ (A Lab Course) is organized by Northeast Seminars and will be held from Oct 17 - 18, 2020 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset, Somerset, New Jersey, United States of America. Target Audience: The Mulligan Concept courses are intended for only licensed physical therapists and other clinicians whose scope of practice includes mobilization/manipulative therapy. (PT, MD, DO, DC, OT) In order for PTA's or ATC's to attend, your state must allow you to perform mobilization/manipulative therapy. Accreditation: • NJ Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Approved for 13 CE credits • ProCert certified for 11 CCUs for PTs and PTAs • Northeast Seminars (BOC AP#P498) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 13 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program. • Certificate of attendance is provided for Continuing Education (CE) credits, 13 hours Course Description: This two-day seminar presents Brian Mulligan's concepts of Mobilization with Movement as it applies to the cervical and upper thoracic spine and upper extremities. The course is designed for health care professionals licensed to perform joint mobilizations who wish to broaden their existing manual therapy skills for use within their defined scope of practice. It clearly outlines the indications for this new and simple approach to the application of manual therapy in clinical practice. Past Mulligan course feedback has indicated the need for a more detailed presentation of techniques along with the development of clinical reasoning skills. This seminar is designed to meet those needs. This course will enable participants to learn the indications for this new and simple approach to manual therapy in clinical practice. Past Mulligan course feedback has indicated the need for a more detailed presentation of techniques along with the development of clinical reasoning skills. This seminar is designed to meet those needs. This course is one of four courses leading to qualifications as a Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP). The efficacy of this approach can be quickly and easily ascertained in clinic. MWM skills will be learned and it is an expectation of this course that those therapists with a normal caseload will find an immediate improvement in outcome measures with patients with restricted and/or painful movement. Learning Outcomes: All participants will gain an understanding of Mulligan's concept of mobilization with movement. The participant will have enhanced assessment skills when examining extremity and spinal joints. They will have the guidelines necessary to apply, when indicated, painless techniques joint function. As with all manual techniques, handling skills are paramount and, at the end of the program, the true professional will be able to further develop this new field of mobilization with movement. They will learn taping techniques to maintain correction of functional movement patterns. The most important outcome is that patients will benefit from this new approach. Learning Objectives: • Have an appreciation of the concept of the Mobilization with Movement approach. • Provide a thorough and in depth instruction and practice of the MWM techniques for the upper quarter • Develope the knowledge and manual skills to successfully apply and integrate the MWM tecniques • Integrate taping techniques with Mobilization with Movement • Understand the guidelines for safe and effective technique selection • Improve clinical outcomes. Behavioral Objectives: Day 1: • Provide informed consent by describing one Mulligan Concept of Mobilization with movement technique to a patient with a joint dysfunction. • Perform 1 Mulligan, MWM technique, with correct hand placement to improve ROM in a patient with pain and dysfunction in the wrist joint. • Apply one taping technique to maintain proper radiocarpal joint alignment following a MWM in a patient with wrist pain and dysfunction. • Apply 1 NAG technique with correct hand placement in a patient with multi-directional cervical motion loss. • Demonstrate a RNAG in the upper thoracic spine for a patient with pain and loss of motion. • Demonstrate 2 SNAG techniques in the cervical spine to improve ROM and decrease pain in a patient with cervical dysfunction. • Instruct a patient in 1, self -SNAG technique to include in the HEP of a patient with cervical dysfunction. • Recognize 3, symptoms/conditions warranting a Differential Diagnosis in a person with headaches. • Apply a C2 Repositioning Headache SNAG to a patient with an acute headache. Day 2: • Demonstrate a MWM on a patient with shoulder pain originating from the spine. • Recognize 3 potential variations in treatment applications in a patient with UE pain requiring a spinal mobilization. • Instruct a patient in a self- spinal mobilization technique/MWM to address pain in the UE involving the spine. • Incorporate 1, MWM Belt technique, at the elbow joint in the rehabilitation program of a patient with elbow ROM loss. • Demonstrate 2 different MWM’s (with or without a belt) in a patient with pain at the AC joint. • Demonstrate a SNAG in a patient with limited thoracic mobility. • Discuss 2 indications of using a central SNAG over a unilateral SNAG.

Donatelli's Pathophysiology and Mechanics of the Shoulder with Lab is organized by Motivations Inc. and will be held from Dec 05 - 06, 2020 at Saint Peter's Healthcare System, Somerset, New Jersey, United States of America.  CEU Credits:​ Physical Therapists and Assistants, Occupational Therapists and Assistants, and Athletic Trainers. Accreditation: This is a 16-hour course with lab equivalent to 1.6 CEUs.  Course Summary: Robert Donatelli's new edition of the shoulder course is developed from the most current research and clinical findings, and has been recognized nationally as a proven, effective and tested approach for shoulder rehabilitation. The use of special tests and a review of essential systems to distinguish musculoskeletal dysfunction from medical pathology will be covered. This course will teach the therapist those skills necessary in making a thorough evaluation of the shoulder and Upper Q, and then designing a rehabilitation program based upon the examination findings.  Objectives: Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:  • Describe at least 2 features of normal mechanics of the shoulder that are important in the evaluation and/or treatment of a person with shoulder dysfunction.  • Describe at least 3 components of a systems check for a person with an upper quadrant dysfunction. • Describe at least 2 interrelationships of soft tissue structures between the shoulder and the upper quarter. • Identify at least 3 special tests for the evaluation of shoulder pathology.  • Demonstrate at least 2 mobilization techniques for a given shoulder pathology.  • Develop at least 4 exercises to constitute a rehabilitation program for the stiff and painful shoulder.  • Identify at least 3 pathologies of the upper quarter.  • Identify at least 2 surgical procedures for repair of the shoulder traumatic injuries.

Level 1 Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Course is organized by Smart Tools Plus and will be held on Apr 17, 2021 at Saint Peter's Sports Medicine Institute, Somerset, New Jersey, United States of America. Accreditation: Physical Therapists: This course has been approved for 9.0 CE hours by APTA Chapters in the following states: CA, FL, IL, LA, MD, MN, NJ, NV, NY, OH, TX The following states accept courses approved by other APTA Chapters: AL, AK, AR, AZ (Cat.A), DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, MT (Cat.A), NC, ND, NM, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN (Class 1), UT, VA, VT, WI, WY The following states do not pre-approve courses: • CO: This course qualifies for 9.0 PDAs, Category 1. This course abides by regulatory guidelines for continuing education in Colorado for PTs and PTAs. • CT: This course abides by regulatory guidelines for continuing education for PTs and PTAs in Connecticut and qualifies for 9.0 CE hours. • IA: The Bureau of Professional Licensure does not pre-approve continuing education providers, sponsors or individual programs. It is the licensees’ responsibility to determine if the continuing education programs they attend meet the requirements of their professional licensure board. This course qualifies for 9.0 CE hours. • MA: This course abides by regulatory guidelines for continuing education for PTs and PTAs in Massachusetts and qualifies for 9.0 CE hours. • ME: This course abides by regulatory guidelines for continuing education for PTs and PTAs in Maine and qualifies for 9.0 CE hours. • NE: This course abides by regulatory guidelines for continuing education for PTs and PTAs in Nebraska and qualifies for 9.0 CE hours. • NH: This course abides by regulatory guidelines for continuing education for PTs and PTAs in New Hampshire (RSA 328-A) and qualifies for 9.0 CE hours. • WA: This course abides by regulatory guidelines for continuing education for PTs and PTAs in Washington and qualifies for 9.0 CE hours. Chiropractors: Smart Tools is recognized by the PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards. The following state boards of chiropractic examiners accept PACE approved courses (this course is worth 9 CEUs): AK, CT, DC, IA, ID, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WY, PR, Nova Scotia. NASM: This course has been approved by the National Academy of Sports Medicine for 0.9 CEUs. Provider #12,145 Athletic Trainers: Smart Tools (Approved Provider#: P10179) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 9 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program. Course Description: Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation (BFR) is a Powerful Tool for the Rehabilitation and Fitness Professional. With Over 160 Peer-reviewed Articles in the Scientific Literature the Efficacy Can Not Be Denied. By Applying a Tourniquetto Exercising Limbs You Can Improve Strength, Hypertrophy and Endurance Changes While Using a Very Light Load Within a Small Space Like an Athletic Training Room or Small Treatment Room. What is the buzz all about surrounding blood flow restriction training (BFR)? You should be asking yourself that as a health professional. With almost 200 peer-reviewed articles in the scientific literature the efficacy and safety cannot be denied. By applying a pneumatic tourniquet to exercising limbs you can: • Increase strength • Increase hypertrophy • Increase VO2 Max BFR is the act of safely restricting venous blood flow from a working muscle, but allowing arterial blood flow to that working muscle. This is done primarily with low intensity resistance training. Since the ability of that blood to escape is dramatically reduced, metabolic stress and cellular swelling are greatly increased. So what does this mean for you the health professional? • Drastically improve your patients' post-surgical recovery time • Treat muscle atrophy in both acute and chronic pain patients • Use as accessory work into your client programming for less stress on joints and tendons • Increase your endurance athlete’s VO2 Max with as little as 2x/week BFR training • Separate yourself from other clinicians by performing the latest, evidenced-based rehab/exercise program This course will cover: • The wide range of benefits of BFR training • Contraindications to BFR and when and where it should be applied • How to safely screen and assess your patient/client prior to BFR • How to safely apply BFR cuffs for the upper and lower extremity • Compare and contrast different uses of BFR from bed ridden to athletic performance training • Develop and devise a rehab program for your patients and clients Registration Fee:  • Licensed Provider course: $1,650.00 (Save $249) - (Course + Smart Cuff Clinical Set) • Student Course: $1,500.00 (Save $399) - (Course + Smart Cuff Clinical Set)  Course Objectives: By the end of the course, attendees will be able to: • Discuss the benefits of blood flow restriction (BFR) training • Discuss Indications and Contraindications of BFR Training • Demonstrate safe and effective placement of BFR cuffs • Compare and contrast different uses of BFR from bed ridden to athleticperformance training • Critically Analyze the utility of BFR in the rehabilitation setting • Develop and devise a training program for a potential patient or client