Target Audience: PTs only

Course Description: With a precise understanding of anatomy and biomechanics of the kinetic chain restoration of movement of joints in dysfunction is enhanced. A new technique utilizing specific positioning and patient activation is introduced - "Closed Chain Manipulation". techniques are instructed and practiced which the instructor has found effective in the treatment of altered movement characteristics of the selected articulations. Self care exercises utilizing the fundamental principles of Closed Chain Manipulation are addressed.

Speaker Bio:
Mr. Grossman is board certified as a clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. He was chairman of the Southern Maryland Orthopaedic Study Group for a decade. He is the owner of a private physical therapy practice since 1987, Sports and Orthopaedic Therapy Services. Through the years Mr. Grossman has studied various manual therapy approaches and incorporates their evaluation and treatment procedures where appropriate. Early in his career he was given the opportunity to study with many Osteopathic physicians, and they have left a strong impact on his evaluation and treatment style. He has presented many post-graduate physical therapy seminars across the United States and locally on the topics of regional assessment and treatment of somatic dysfunction. He began developing the techniques of closed chain manipulations in an attempt to reduce the amount of effort required to restore motion to articulations suffering from connective tissue restriction and those experiencing altered neurodynamics.

Agenda
Day 1

8:30-9:15         Introduction to Maintenance of Somatic Dysfunction
9:15-10:00       Closed Chain Manipulation Concepts
10;00-10:15      Break
10:15 -11:30     Hip Joint Biomechanics
11:30-12:30      Lunch
12:30-1:15        Hip Joint Assessment and Treatment - Lab
1:15-2:45          Pubofemoral Ligament; Posterior Coxal Ligament; Iliofemoral Ligament; Piriformis; Ischiofemoral Ligament; Hamstrings, Psoas, Adductors
2:45-3:00          Home Exercise Program for Hip Joint Dysfunction
3:00 - 3:15        Break 
3:15-4:30          Knee Joint Biomechanics-Assessment and Treatment 

Day 2

8:30-9:30       Foot Anatomy and Biomechanics
9:30-12:00     Assessment and Treatment
12:00-1:00     Lunch
1:00-1:30       Lower Quarter Neurodynamics
1:30-2:00       Spinal Motion Concepts Related to Neurodynamics
2:00-4:00       Assessment and Treatment of Neurodynamic Dysfunction
4:00-4:30       Home Exercise Program for Neurodynamics
4:30-5:00       Questions and Closing Remarks