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