Course Description:
This is an interactive course that will teach you how to identify faulty scapular and humeral alignment and movement patterns in the shoulder by analyzing patient posture and movement. You will learn how to use components of the movement system to classify patients with scapular and / or humeral movement faults and mechanical shoulder pain. Based on movement classifications, you will hypothesize which mobility and muscle performance deficits are contributing to a patient’s symptoms. You will integrate symptom modification procedures into your interventions and learn how to restore optimal posture and movement of the scapula and humerus.
Within this model we will then incorporate a paradigm shift called Muscle Activation Technique. First, we will explore the communication pathways that exist between the nervous system and muscular system. Inflammation plays a role in disrupting the communication pathways. Muscle Stiffness / tightness will be identified as a symptom rather than the root cause of pain, injury or altered performance. Based on this concept the Scapula and Humerus mobility, strength / weakness will be specifically tested in isolation to restore normal upper extremity function.
Level of Course:
Intermediate
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Describe the Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Shoulder Complex
- Using Movement Impairment System classify patient’s scapular and / or humeral faults and mechanical shoulder pain.
- Using Movement Impairment System integrate symptom modification procedures into interventions and learn how to restore optimal posture and movement of the upper extremity.
- Discuss the communication pathways that exist between the nervous system and the muscular system and how inflammation plays a role in disrupting the communication pathway.
- Discuss Upper Extremity Mobility – Soft Tissue, Muscle Length, Joint Play and utilize the information to design an appropriate treatment plan based on Muscle Activation Technique.
- Using Muscle Activation Techniques restore optimal posture and movement of the Upper Extremity.
Instructor:
Laura Ramus, PT, ATC – Program Director
Laura is currently a physical therapist for RIM and medical director for the WNBA Las Vegas Aces. She has 35 years of experience treating orthopedic/sports medicine injuries in professional, Olympic, collegiate, high school and amateur athletes. Laura shares this wisdom by teaching advanced sports medicine techniques to professionals around the world.
Laura received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, in 1987. She then completed a fellowship in sports medicine through the University of North Carolina and Health South Rehabilitation Corporation, receiving her certification as an athletic trainer in 1990. During this fellowship, Laura trained under prominent orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews and well-known physical therapist Kevin Wilk in Birmingham, AL. Laura was an athletic trainer at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, and for the 1994 United States Paralympic swim team. She worked in 2015/2016 as a physical therapist/athletic trainer on the Women’s Professional Tennis tour. She served as the head athletic trainer and strength coach for 21 Seasons with the WNBA Detroit Shock, New York Liberty and currently, the Las Vegas Aces.
Course Location:
RIM Auditorium (Basement) 261 Mack, Detroit MI 48201
Intended Audience:
PT/PTA, OT/OTA, ATC
Course Hours:
8:00am – 4:30pm
Registration will begin at 7:30am
Snacks provided.
Lunch on your own.
Contact Hours:
14 hours
Registration Fees:
Tenet/DMC/RIM employees $150
Non Tenet/DMC/RIM employees $300
Class limit:
36 participants
Online Registration
To register visit https://dmc.clubautomation.com
