The Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) Series focuses on evidence-based approaches to patient/client management, with an emphasis on examination and selected interventions. Top instructors help you build on your knowledge and skills with practical information that you can put to use in your practice right away.
3 to 4 November 2007 – Washington, DC (George Washington University)
Examination and Selected Interventions: Cervical Spine Disorders
Course Developers/Faculty: Andrew C. Bennett, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT; Robert Boyles, PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
This is a hands-on, evidence-based course that integrates your clinical expertise with current evidence for physical therapy clinical examination and interventions. The primary goal is to refine and advance your skills in clinical examination, evaluation, diagnosis, and selected interventions. Extensive laboratory sessions are included throughout the day to achieve proficiency in selected thrust and non-thrust manual physical therapy interventions.
3 to 4 November 2007 – Nashville, TN (Belmont University)
Functional Biomechanics of the Lower Quarter: Implications for Movement Dysfunction and Musculoskeletal Injury
Course Developer/Faculty: Christopher M Powers, PT, PhD
This advanced evidence-based course incorporates focused laboratory sessions to review the anatomy and the mechanics of the lower kinetic chain, particularly in relation to specific pathologies of the ankle, knee, and hip. You’ll review current research findings in gait analysis, lower limb function, joint biomechanics, and discuss implications for evaluation and treatment of various musculoskeletal conditions. Participants will gain practical information to take back to the clinic, including the opportunity to develop observational gait analysis skills.
9 to 10 November 2007 – Dahlonega, GA (North Georgia College and State University)
Screening for Medical Referral: Musculoskeletal Complaints and Conditions
Course Developer/Faculty: William Boissonnault, PT, DHSc, FAAOMPTz
This course emphasizes a detailed patient history vital to the medical screening process along with physical examination techniques related to screening the upper quarter and musculoskeletal system. Approximately 3-4 hours of practice labs are included in this must-attend course.
17 to 18 November 2007 – Oklahoma City, OK (Oklahoma State Chapter)
Pharmacology for Physical Therapists
Course Developer/Faculty: Peter C. Panus, PT, PhD
The course will focus on many of the drugs most commonly used in treating neuromusculoskeletal and cardiovascular disorders and, using case reports, will discuss specific effects that have an impact on the physical therapy management of patients and clients.
Source: APTA
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