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Fees (note this cost is for each individual course)
3 (0.3) CEU Programs: APTA Member PT - $65 | APTA Member PTA - $55 | PT/PTA Non Member - $85
4 (0.4) CEU Programs: APTA Member PT - $75 | APTA Member PTA - $65 | PT/PTA Non Member - $95
14 (1.4) CEU Programs: APTA Member PT - $425 | PT Non Member - $475

*On site registration is an additional $25

**Become a member within 2 weeks of the course and we will reimburse you the non-member fee

Special Facility Discount for Continuing Education Registration
Facilities receive a discount when 3 or more staff register at the same time. The discount is15% for facilities that have met the Facility Challenge and 10% for those that have not. To register as a group and receive this discount, please complete the group registration form.

Non-APTA Sponsored Courses

Defensible Documentation at the Southern District Meeting

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Come join us for networking, pizza, continuing education, and Chapter updates

Date: February 24, 2010

Areas of focus include:

  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Multiple treatment settings and related concerns regarding documentation and reimbursement
  • PTA/PT collaboration in documentation

Time: 6:00 pm -9:30 pm

Location: Mid-Atlantic Animal Specialty Hospital. 4135 Old Town Road, Suite B. Huntingtown, MD 20639

Speaker: Sheila Schaffer, PT

Continuing Education Credit: This course meets the criteria of the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for one (0.1) CEUs. A certificate of attendance will be provided. The program is FREE for members and $10 for non-members.

Rehabilitative Robotics: Understanding the Technology and Applications in Stroke Rehabilitation

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Date: March 3, 2010
Speakers: Susan Conroy PT, DSc

Course Description: Technological advances in engineering and neurological science are leading to the development of innovative robotic tools for human rehabilitation. This educational program will provide an interactive format for the practicing clinician to develop a foundational knowledge of a variety of therapeutic robotics. Learner participation will be stimulated through case study presentations, video clips of therapeutic robot devices in use, and thoughtful evaluation of the most current clinical studies in the literature. The content will emphasize current and potential clinical applications of therapeutic robotics to enhance recovery, therapeutic effectiveness, and clinical efficiency in stroke recovery.

Agenda (times are approximate)

5:00 Registration and Dinner
5:30 Principles of neuroscience and their application in therapeutic robotics
6:00 General engineering principles and robotic advantages and disadvantages
6:30 BREAK
6:40 Current clinical findings and applications in stroke rehabilitation
7:10 Video clips, case study presentations, case scenarios & applications for the future
7:40 BREAK
7:50 Robotic Lab and Q&A

Speaker Bio:
Dr. Conroy is a physical therapist and research clinician at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. Her investigational interests include the use of robotics in stroke rehabilitation, and she is currently involved in a clinical trial using upper extremity robots. Dr. Conroy graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Vermont, and completed her Doctoral of Science degree at the University of Maryland. She has been a physical therapist for 17 years with experience in multiple patient settings and a strong focus in neuro-rehabilitation.

Location
Baltimore VA Medical Center Auditorium
10 North Greene St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
www.maryland.va.gov

Parking | Directions
Free at the Medical Center Parking Garage

Lower Quarter Closed Chain Manipulation

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Date: March 6-7
Speaker: Robert Grossman
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

Location
Franklin Square Hospital Center, Room I
9000 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, MD
www.franklinsquare.org

Therapeutic Technologies

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Date: March 10, 2010
Speaker: Gad Alon, PT, PhD

Course Description: Physical rehabilitation is becoming increasingly dependent on therapeutic technologies if the goal of intervention is to maximize treatment outcomes. This course is designed to briefly review the theoretical, technical, mechanical, physiological and clinical value of therapeutic technologies. The participants will learn how to implement the latest therapeutic technologies to minimize impairments and maximize patients’ performance of independent ambulation, sit-stand mobility and upper limb function of patients with musculo-skeletal, neurological, cardio-pulmonary and peripheral vascular diseases. The course will cover the latest technological advancement in electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and biofeedback systems including virtual reality.

Course Objectives

  1. To establish an evidence-based students’ knowledge of, and ability to utilize therapeutic technologies in the management of physical impairments
  2. To establish an evidence-based knowledge of, and ability to utilize therapeutic technologies to maximize locomotion and upper limb functional performance 
  3. Acquire the practical understanding needed to set up the clinical scope, limits, advantages and disadvantages of each technology 
  4. Maximize the clinical gains of patients treated by the course attendees

Agenda
5:00 – 5:30 Registration and Dinner
5:30-6:30 “Virtual reality” and Biofeedback systems in rehabilitation
6:30-7:30 Advancement in functional electrical stimulation (FES) in orthopedic, neurological, and peripheral
               vascular rehabilitation
7:30-7:45 Break
7:45-8:30 Evidence-based utilization of Ultrasonic, and shortwave therapeutic technologies in the management
                of soft and connective tissues impairments
8:30-9:30 Hand-on practice using “virtual reality, Biofeedback systems, FES, US, and SWD

Speaker Bio:
Dr. Alon graduated from the Physical Therapy School at the Wingate Institute in Israel. He earned a Master’s degree from the Medical College of Virginia and a PhD from the University of Maryland. His major teaching includes Therapeutic Technologies, Management of Limb Amputation, and Pathological Movements. Dr. Alon’s research and teaching has earned him world-wide recognition in the field of clinical electrotherapy. His current research focuses on using FES technologies to maximize physical rehabilitation outcomes of patients who undergo neuro-rehabilitation. Dr. Alon has published 32 research articles, over 170 abstracts, proceedings in professional journal and serves as reviewer to 7 scientific journals.

Location: University of Maryland, Baltimore
Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
Allied Health Building
100 Penn Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-1082

Evidence for Combined Training Approaches to Improve Arm Function and Balance in Patients with Chronic Stroke

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Date: March 10, 2010
Speaker: Sandy McCombe-Waller

Course Description:This course is designed to share current evidence of the use of combined training approaches to improve arm function and balance in patients with chronic stroke. Data from 4 different research studies will be presented demonstrating the evidence for combining unilateral and bilateral training approaches to improve upper extremity function and combined arm and balance training in individuals with chronic hemiparesis. Preliminary work will be discussed that probes the underlying neural mechanisms for arm control and balance responses that precede and occur during functional arm tasks. Concepts of integration of training that impact multiple control systems and application to current clinical practice will be discussed. 

Proposed Agenda: Program 5:30 – 9:00
5:00 – 5:30 Registration and Dinner
5:30 - 6:00 Introduction: Challenges with Training Arm Function and Balance Post Stroke
6:00 - 7:00 Combined Approaches for Upper Extremity Function in Chronic Stroke
7:00 - 7:15 Break
7:15 - 8:00 Balance Gains Resulting from Integrated Training of Arm Function in Standing
8:00 - 8:30 Evidence for Underlying Neural Mechanisms for Arm Function and Balance
8:30 – 9:00 Application to Clinical Practice and Discussion

Speaker Bio:
Sandy McCombe Waller PhD, PT, NCS is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science. She graduated with her BS in PT from the University of Maryland in 1985, received her MS from Johns Hopkins University in 1991, and completed her PhD in Physical Rehabilitation Science at UMB in 2004 focused in Neuromotor Control. She has over 20 years teaching the clinical neurology content in the physical therapy program and joined the faculty full time in 1994. Current research is funded by NIH to study combined training for arm function and balance in patients post stroke and the underlying neural mechanisms associated with integrated control of arm function and balance.

Location: University of Maryland, Baltimore
Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
Allied Health Building
100 Penn Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-1082

Vestibular Rehabilitation

March 12-14, 2010
Baltimore, MD

This course will focus on assessment of patient with vertigo and disequilibrium from vestibular causes.  Material covered includes the neruoranatomy and neurophysiology of normal vestibular system, the various pathological conditions that result in vertigo or disturbances and the compensatory mechanisms available for recovery.  Specific emphasis on assessment and treatment of unilateral and bilateral vertigo, central vestibular disorders and multisensory dizziness.  this information is applicable to geriatric patients as well as individuals with CNS lesions such as multiple sclerosis, CVA and head injury.

Speaker: Richard Clendaniel

Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen 1;
Organ Specific Fascial Mobilization (VM1)

An integrative approach to evaluation and treatment of any musculoskeletal dysfunction requires assessment of the structural relationships between the viscera, and their fascial or ligamentous attachments to the musculoskeletal system. Come see why Visceral Manipulation is practiced by some of the most successful PT’s in North America and around the world – Orthopaedic, Women’s Health, Pediatric, Sports Medicine.

First course in a six part Certification Series:

Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen 1 (VM1)

March 18-21 • Baltimore, MD

Register by January 18 to Save $200!

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www.barralinstitute.com • 866-522-7725

Understanding Older Minds

March 23, 2010 Frederick, MD
March 25, 2010 Annapolis, MD
March 26, 2010 Baltimore, MD

Course Description: The purpose of this program is to provide attendees with knowledge, tools, and techniques that will enable them to deliver high quality health treatment to older adults.

Speaker: William Matteson, PhD, is a licensed psychologist with a clinical practice focus in geriatric services. His practice includes conducting assessments, testing and evaluation; and creating treatment plans for elderly individuals with psychiatric problems.

Continuing Education: This course meets the basic criteria of the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.6 CEUs.

Visit www.health-ed.com or call 800.839.4584 for more information.

Arthritis

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Date: March 24, 2010
Speaker: Dr. Allan Gelber

Course Description: This series of Arthritis presentations will provide an overview of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and gout. Participants will gain an understanding of: the characteristic patient features, disease manifestations, diagnostic criteria, and conventional treatment strategies of these three disorders. The speaker will utilize visual images of these disorders from the slide collection of the American College of Rheumatology. There will be ample opportunity for questions and interaction with the audience.

Agenda:
5:00-5:30 Registration and Dinner
5:30-6:30 Part 1 - Rheumatoid Arthritis
6:30-7:30 Part 2 – Osteoarthritis
7:30-8:00 Break
8:00-9:00 Part 3 - Gout

Speaker Bio
Dr. Gelber is Associate Professor of Medicine, in the Division of Rheumatology, at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and is Director of the Rheumatology Fellowship Program. He has a Joint Appointment to the Department of Epidemiology, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University. Research interests include:
* Incidence and risk factors for osteoarthritis
* Prevalence of osteoarthritis and Raynaud’s phenomenon in the African American community
* Home-based exercise intervention for knee osteoarthritis in an inner-city African American community located in Baltimore, MD.
* Racial differences in survival in scleroderma
* Enhancing clinical education in rheumatology available to medical students and internal medicine residents
* Identification of novel autoantibodies in relation to distinct clinical phenotypes in Sjogren’s syndrome

Location
Franklin Square Hospital Center, Room I
9000 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, MD
www.franklinsquare.org

In-­Depth and Evidence-­Based Shoulder Complex

Date: April 10-11, 2010

Brochure and Registration Information

Organized by the UD physical therapy students. All proceeds will benefit the Foundation for Physical Therapy. 

Course Description: This course will be unique in that it does not approach the patient from an injury--‐specific perspective. Rather, it will focus on the evaluation and treatment of the patient based on the physical therapy diagnosis. Special emphasis will be placed on manual techniques aimed at enhancing dynamic joint stability, muscular strength, and return to pre--‐injury activity. This course is appropriate for clinicians who treat active patients with orthopedic shoulder injuries.

Course Components
• Shoulder girdle functional anatomy and biomechanics (Lecture)
• Orthopedic evaluation of the shoulder girdle (Lecture)
• Evaluation of the shoulder girdle: special tests and functional assessment (Lab)
• Shoulder girdle neuromuscular performancetion impairments (Lecture & Lab)
• Activity-­‐specific retraining ader shoulder injury (Lecture & Lab)
• Case studies

Speaker: Wendy Hurd PT, PhD, SCS. is a board certified Sports specialist with extensive experience as an orthopedic and sports medicine physical therapist.  She received her degree in physical therapy from the University of Missouri in 1994 and began her career as a therapist in Birmingham, Alabama with Kevin Wilk developing an interest and expertise in shoulder injury and rehabilitation.  She then completed her Master’s and PhD in Biomechanics and Movement Science at the University of Delaware in 2007.  Dr. Hurd has published numerous articles and chapters on the overhead athlete, sports rehabilitation, knee injury, upper and lower extremity dynamic stability and most recently on upper extremity wheelchair propulsion. She is now a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Orthopedics at the Mayo Clinic and currently has a grant from Major League Baseball for a study which Includes examination of clinical, biomechanical, and imaging data. The goal of this study is to define the normal presentation of youth baseball players, and identify modifiable risk factors contributing to elbow injuries in youth pitchers.

Evidence on the use of supported standing for children and adults

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Date: April 20, 2010
Speakers: Ginny S. Paleg, PT, DScPT and Leslie B. Glickman, PT, PhD

Course Description: This course provides salient information on supported standing for multiple populations focusing on translating and applying evidence to the clinical setting. The speakers will review the evidence on passive standing programs using systematic criteria (CEBM categories) and categorized using the ICF model, providing clinical applications based on the evidence with sample realistic goals. Participants will gain critical knowledge that may reshape their mindset, practice patterns, and clinical approach. The speakers will actively engage the audience by asking questions and soliciting comments throughout the presentation, which will include images and videos of applied practice.

Agenda: 3.5 hours, including 1 break (5:00-9:00 pm)
a. Introduction and overview of program (10 minutes)
b. Pre-Test (5 minutes)
c. Levels of evidence and meaning (CEBM and ICF categories); definition of terms (15 minutes)
d. Data sources and search strategies; inclusion/exclusion criteria; organization of key data (15 minutes)
e. Evidence on supported standing: sorted by CEBM and ICF categories (30 minutes)
f. Break (15 minutes)
g. Clinical decisions and bottom line recommendations; matching practice patterns with evidence (30 minutes)
h. Sample goals and patient examples for clinician use (30 minutes)
i. Breakouts: (participant apply information to case scenarios) (30 minutes)
j. Summary and conclusions (10 minutes)
k. Review of post test and other questions and answers (20 minutes)

Speaker Bios:
Dr. Paleg is a NDT-certified pediatric PT. She has been working for the past eight years in an early intervention program for Montgomery County School System. She has provided many professional presentations on pediatric topics regionally, nationally and internationally. Dr. Paleg serves on the editorial board of PT Products and Rehab Management Magazines and the consumer advisory board for VTech toys. She co-authored a publication on the topic of this seminar program and presented companion information at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting 2010. She is an active member of the Pediatric Section of the APTA.

Dr. Glickman is the Director of Post-Professional Programs at the University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science. She developed and implemented an extensive training program to integrate evidence into clinical practice in a variety of healthcare settings for therapists and other health professionals. Dr. Glickman co authored a publication on the topic of this seminar program and presented companion information at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting 2010. She is an active member of the APTA at the chapter and national level.

Location: University of Maryland, Baltimore
Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
Allied Health Building
100 Penn Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-1082

Thoracic and C-Spine Manipulation

Registration information coming soon

Date: October 2-3
Speaker: Chris Wise
Target Audience: PTs only

Speaker Bio
Christopher H. Wise, PT, MS, OCS, FAAOMPT, MTC, ATC graduated from Arcadia University and is pursuing his PhD. He is a certified athletic trainer, certified manual therapist, certified clinical specialist in orthopaedics, and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists.

Chris is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Institute for Physical Therapy Education at Widener University in Pennsylvania and continues to work clinically at several outpatient facilities. He is President of WiseFeet, P.C., a custom functional foot orthotic prescription company.

Chris’ clinical and research interests lie in the areas of orthopaedic manual physical therapy and lower extremity biomechanics. He is currently completing two textbooks. “Mobilization Notes: A Rehabilitation Specialists Pocket Guide” (F.A. Davis) was published in March 2009 and “Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy: From Art to Evidence” (F.A. Davis) is forthcoming.

Location
Union Memorial Hospital