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WCD Expo 2007 is going to be held on the 15th to the 17th of November 2007 at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., USA.

There are over 300 exhibitors in the expo displaying the latest products and services that are improving the lives of those with disabilities. Special events will include the following: Sports & Entertainment Showcase, Disability Career Fair, Accessibility Showcase and Assistive Technology Showcase.

Educational seminars are also being offered in 5 comprehensive tracks — APA, Assistive Tech, Education, Family and Healthcare. This year’s program will feature over 70 multi-disciplinary sessions sponsored by the WCD Foundation for Education, Inc, with the support of leading professional societies and organizations. During this intensive three-day educational experience, information and ideas on today’s most important issues will be exchanged between people with disabilities, their families and caregivers, physicians, direct support professionals, allied healthcare professionals, educators and adapted physical education specialists.

For more information, visit the WCD Expo website.

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

PTs, PTAs, and administrators are invited to attend Preview 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona from the 16th to the 18th of November, 2007. They can choose from 33 sessions and labs from 7 topic areas and learn from the profession’s experts about clinical and practice management. They have the choice of concentrating on one topic or attending a combination.

Topic areas include the following:

For more information, visit the APTA website.