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Integrative Motion Diagnostics



CTI: Cervical Thoracic Integration (Developed by Jeffrey J Ellis MS, PT, MTC, FFCFMT) CTI provides an Integrative and systematic approach in differentiating and correcting somatic dysfunction of the cervical, thoracic spine and rib cage. Primarily utilizing Integrative Muscle Energy Technique (MET), CTI incorporates Soft Tissue Mobilization (STM), Neuro-Muscular Re-Education and Prescriptive Home Exercises, while combining, harmonizing the principles of Osteopathic methodology with those of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. CTI serves as "core curriculum" in Touro College's Advanced Masters program (Bayshore, NY) in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy as well as the Institute of Physical Art's Certification Program CFMT (Steamboat Springs, CO).

2010 Time Schedule / Outline

Friday	1:00PM	Registration
Friday	1:30-8:30PM	Basic Premise/Evaluation/Treatment, Thoracic Spine Pathomechanics, Posture, Seated CBMT, PEMT, PIVMs, PAIVMS
Saturday	8:30-6:15PM	Treatment Thoracic Spine, Costal Cage Pathomechanics, MET External/Internal Torsion, Anterior/Posterior/Lateral Subluxation
Sunday	8:30-5:30PM	MET Inhalation/Exhalation Restrictions, Cervical Pathomechanics Lecture, Ligament Stress & Vertebral Artery Testing, AROM C Spine, OA & AA Eval & Treament, Mid-Cervical Eval & Treatment, Case Studies

2.75 days / 30 Contact Hours with 6 online independent study hours

Cost:	$595/$560 early registration

Breaks:	Morning, Lunch, Afternoon. Refreshments will be provided for the morning and afternoon breaks only.

Attendance:	You are required to attend all hours of the course to receive a certificate. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved in writing prior to attending the seminar.
Recommended Reading:	Greenman, P.E., Principles of Manual Medicine, Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore, MD, Chapters 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,13,14,15. Ellis, J.J., Johnson, G. S., "Myofascial Considerations in Somatic Dysfunction of the Thorax", in The Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage, Flynn T.W., (Ed), Butterworth Heinemann, Newton, MA. 1996. Bourdillon, J.F., Day, E.A., Bookout, M.R., Spinal Manipulation 5th Edition, Butterworth Heineman, Oxford, 1992, Chapters 8,9,10,11,14,15. Flynn T.W., (Ed), The Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage, Butterworth Heinemann, Newton, MA. 1996, Chapters 8, 9, 10, 12. Johnson, G.S., Saliba, V.L., "Soft Tissue Mobilization", in Conservative Care of Low Back Pain, White, AH, Anderson, R., Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore, MD. 1991. Porterfield, JA, Derosa, C., Mechanical Neck Pain-Perspectives in Functional Anatomy. W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, PA., 1995



LPI: Lumbo-Pelvic Integration (Developed by Jeffrey J Ellis MS, PT, MTC, FFCFMT) LPI provides an integrative and systematic approach in differentiating and correcting somatic dysfunction of the lumbar spine, pelvic girdle and coccyx. Primarily utilizing Integrative Muscle Energy Technique (MET), LPI incorporates Soft Tissue Mobilization (STM), Neuro-Muscular Re-Education and Prescriptive Home Exercises, while combining, harmonizing the principles of Osteopathic methodology with those of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. LPI serves as "core curriculum" in Touro College's Advanced Masters program (Bayshore, NY) in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy as well as the Institute of Physical Art's Certification Program CFMT (Steamboat Springs, CO).

2010 Time Schedule / Outline

Friday	1:00PM	Registration
Friday	1:30-8:30PM	Basic Premise/Eval & Treatment, Lumbar Pathomechanics and Evaluation
Saturday	8:30-6:15PM	Lumbar Treatment - FRS & ERS, Iliosacral Pathomechanics, Evaluation and Treatment
Sunday	8:30-5:30PM	Iliosacral Pictograms & Treatment, Sacroilial Evaluation & Treatment, Case Studies

2.75 days / 30 Contact Hours with 6 online independent study hours

Cost:	$595/$560 early registration

Breaks:	Morning, Lunch, Afternoon. Refreshments will be provided for the morning and afternoon breaks only.
Attendance:	You are required to attend all hours of the course to receive a certificate. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved in writing prior to attending the seminar.
Recommended Reading:	Greenman, P.E., Principles of Manual Medicine, Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore, MD, Chapters 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,13,14,15. Ellis, J.J., Johnson, G. S., "Myofascial Considerations in Somatic Dysfunction of the Thorax", in The Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage, Flynn T.W., (Ed), Butterworth Heinemann, Newton, MA. 1996. Bourdillon, J.F., Day, E.A., Bookout, M.R., Spinal Manipulation 5th Edition, Butterworth Heineman, Oxford, 1992, Chapters 8,9,10,11,14,15. Flynn T.W., (Ed), The Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage, Butterworth Heinemann, Newton, MA. 1996, Chapters 8, 9, 10, 12. Johnson, G.S., Saliba, V.L., "Soft Tissue Mobilization", in Conservative Care of Low Back Pain, White, AH, Anderson, R., Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore, MD. 1991. Porterfield, JA, Derosa, C., Mechanical Neck Pain-Perspectives in Functional Anatomy. W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, PA., 1995



IMD: Integrative Motion Diagnostics of the Spine, Costal Cage & Pelvic Girdle (Developed by Jeffrey J Ellis MS, PT, MTC, FFCFMT) IMD provides an extensive framework for understanding the anatomy, mechanics and patho-mechanics, and basis for the use of various Integrative Motion Tests (Osteopathic/Orthopaedic Manual Therapy) including active, passive, passive intervertebral (PIVMT), passive accessory (PAIVMT) and physiologic enhanced motion tests (PEMT) of the Cranio-Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar Spine, Costal Cage and Pelvic Girdle. Appropriate for both the beginner to manual therapy and the experienced clinician desiring to sharpen diagnostic skills and integrative mobility testing. IMD serves as "core curriculum" in Touro College's Advanced Masters program (Bayshore, NY) in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy.

Time Schedule / Outline

Friday	1:00PM	Registration
Friday	1:30-9:30PM	Intro/Basic Premises/Postural Lab/Thoracic & Lumbar Spine/AROM/PROM Demo & Lab/PIVM/PAVM/PEM Congruent Block Repeated Movement Lab
Saturday	8:30-7:15PM	Costal Cage Lecture & Lab/Pelvic Girdle Lecture & Static Palpation Lab/IS Mobility Test & Pub Treatment/SI Mobility Tests & Lab/Sacral 6 Step Demo
Sunday	8:00-4:00PM	Sacral 6 Step Lab/Cervical Spine/Legamentous Stress Testing/VA Demo & Lab/VA Clearance Demo & Lab/Cervical Active & Passive Motion Testing Demo & Lab/Neural Screen

(hours may vary 30 minutes each day)

3 days / 24 Contact Hours

Cost:	$525/$500 early registration

Breaks:	Morning, Lunch, Afternoon. Refreshments will be provided for the morning and afternoon breaks only.
Attendance:	You are required to attend all hours of the course to receive a certificate. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved in writing prior to attending the seminar.
Recommended Reading:	Greenman, P.E., Principles of Manual Medicine, Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore, MD, Chapters 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,13,14,15. Ellis, J.J., Johnson, G. S., "Myofascial Considerations in Somatic Dysfunction of the Thorax", in The Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage Flynn T.W., (Ed), Butterworth Heinemann, Newton, MA. 1996. Richardson, C., Jull, G., Hodges, P., Hides, J., Therapeutic Exercise For Spinal Segmental Stabilization in Low Back Pain, Churchill Livingstone, London, 1999. Flynn T.W., (Ed), The Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage, Butterworth Heinemann, Newton, MA. 1996, Chapters 8, 9, 10, 12. Lee, D., The Pelvic Girdle, Second Edition, Churchill Livingstone, London, 1999.



IPEX: Integrative Prescriptive Exercise of the Spine, Costal Cage & Pelvic Girdle (Developed by Jeffrey J Ellis MS, PT, MTC, FFCFMT) IPEX provides an algorithmic approach to identifying and prescribing prescriptive exercise strategies for the patient with somatic dysfunction of the cranio-cervical, thoraco-lumbar spines, costal cage and pelvic girdle through a review of normal and pathomechanics, and extensive, "hands-on", supervised laboratory experience. IPEX integrates Auto-Muscle Lengthening, Auto-Myofascial Release, Auto-Mobilization/Muscle Energy, Auto-Neural, Auto-Postural Correction Technique, Neuromuscular Re-Education/Motor Learning Strategies and Spinal Stabilization & Training strategies. (3 days / $495.00 or $475.00 if payment received "in full" 30 days prior to the start of the IPEX seminar)

Time Schedule / Outline

Saturday	7:45AM	Registration
	8:00AM	Intro/Basic Premise
	8:30-9:30AM	Thoraco-Lumbar Pathomechanics
	9:30-9:45AM	BREAK
	9:45-11:30AM	Thoraco-Lumbar Auto MET/mobilization, Muscle Lengthening
	11:30-12:30PM	Costal Cage Pathomechanics
	12:30-1:30PM	LUNCH
	1:30-3:00PM	Costal Cage Auto-MET/Mobilization Techniques, Muscle Lengthening
	3:00-4:00PM	Pelvic Girdle Pathomechanics
	4:00-4:15PM	BREAK
	4:15-6:00PM	Pelvic Girdle Auto MET/MOB Muscle Lengthening
Sunday	8:00-9:30PM	Cranio-Cervical Pathomechanics
	9:30-9:45AM	BREAK
	9:45-11:15AM	Auto-MET Mobilization Techniques Cranio-Cervical Auto Muscle Lengthening
	11:15-12:30PM	Auto-Postural Correction Lecture/Lab
	12:30-1:30PM	LUNCH
	1:30-3:00PM	Auto STABILIZATION Lecture/Principles of CORE Stab. Inner and Outer Limits Janda vs. Sahrmann
	3:00-4:00PM	BREAK
	4:15-6:00PM	Auto Stabilization and Training lab cont'd Auto Diagnostic Concepts & Techniques IPEX Tools of the Trade Lecture / Wrap-Up

(hours may vary 30 minutes each day)

2 days / 16 Contact Hours

Cost:	$475/$450 early registration

Breaks:	Morning, Lunch, Afternoon. Refreshments will be provided for the morning and afternoon breaks only.
Attendance:	You are required to attend all hours of the course to receive a certificate. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved in writing prior to attending the seminar.
Recommended Reading:	Greenman, P.E., Principles of Manual Medicine, Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore, MD, Chapters 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,13,14,15. Ellis, J.J., Johnson, G. S., "Myofascial Considerations in Somatic Dysfunction of the Thorax", in The Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage Flynn T.W., (Ed), Butterworth Heinemann, Newton, MA. 1996. Richardson, C., Jull, G., Hodges, P., Hides, J., Therapeutic Exercise For Spinal Segmental Stabilization in Low Back Pain, Churchill Livingstone, London, 1999. Flynn T.W., (Ed), The Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage, Butterworth Heinemann, Newton, MA. 1996, Chapters 8, 9, 10, 12. Lee, D., The Pelvic Girdle, Second Edition, Churchill Livingstone, London, 1999.



MTSP: Manipulative Therapy of the Spine and Pelvis Description: Combining lectures, demonstrations, and hands on lab sessions, this course will emphasize the application of evidence-based practice in areas of spinal management. Where little evidence exists, a pragmatic approach integrating basic principles of biomechanics and pathokinesiology will be used. An introduction to the biomechanics, dysfunction types, and their respective terminology will be provided. An integrated model of physical therapy examination and evaluation of spinal disorders will be presented. Then, a physical therapy management approach of manual therapy of the spine and pelvis combined with patient education and exercise will be discussed and incorporated. The course will devote lab time to carefully monitor skills of palpation, examination, and interventions. Goal: To provide the student with the basic principles, assessment and intervention skills of manual and manipulative therapy of the spine and pelvis. This course will focus on the principles and techniques necessary to perform a competent physical therapy examination and intervention program for common musculoskeletal dysfunctions of the spine, including thrust and non-thrust techniques.

Time Schedule / Outline

Saturday	8:00-8:15AM	Sign into course and receive manual
	8:15-10:00AM	About the instructor, references, differentiation of manipulation and mobilization, definition and goal of manipulation, history of manipulation, recommendations to manipulate.
	10:00-10:15AM	BREAK
	10:15-12:30PM	Evidence based practice, factors that influence manual medicine and contraindications, Non-thrust and Thrust techniques, reasons for applying a thrust, what is long/short lever manipulation, complications, helpful hints, vertebral anatomy facet orientation neutral and non-neutral dysfunctions (quick review).
	1:15-3:00PM	Grades of mobilization, clearing the cervical spine, operator posture and patient setup for mobilizing and manipulating.
	3:00-3:15PM	BREAK
	3:15-5:00PM	Handling techniques (chin cradle grip, cradle grip), PIVM lateral flexion general and specific, Cervical HVLA technique, CT Junction manipulation technique.
Sunday	8:00-10:00AM	CT junction and thoracic spine manipulation techniques.
	10:00-10:15AM	BREAK
	10:15-12:15PM	AThoracic spine PROM, thoracic HEP, introduction to L/S manipulation.
	1:00-3:00PM	L/S manipulation techniques
	3:00-3:15PM	BREAK
	3:15-5:00PM	Prediction rules, case studies, review of techniques and questions from material.

(hours may vary 30 minutes each day)

2 days / 16 Contact Hours

Cost:	$500/$475 early registration

Breaks:	Morning, Lunch, Afternoon. Refreshments will be provided for the morning and afternoon breaks only.
Behavioral Objectives:	Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Describe the origin of manual and manipulative therapy. Define and discuss the selected terms related to spinal disorders. Discuss the history of spinal pain in the United States using the terminology of impairment, functional limitation, and disability. List treatment options based on clinical trials that have been found to be effective in the management of spinal pain. List red flags used to detect serious spinal pathology. Discuss the potential causes, signs, and symptoms of spinal non-musculoskeletal disorders that require referral to other health care professionals. Describe the intervertebral and the apophyseal articulations of the spine. Discuss each region of the spine in terms of normal functional motion. Discuss biomechanics of the spine as a rationale for instruction in proper lifting techniques and postural education. The student will understand the need to and perform tests to clear the cervical spine prior to mobilization or manipulation to this region. Correctly implement a manual therapy management approach when given a history and examination findings of an individual with spinal problems. Perform correctly selected manual therapy techniques, which include thrust and non-thrust techniques to the spine. Discuss the therapeutic application of cervical and lumbar spinal traction. List the conditions for which spinal traction is indicated and describe the therapeutic benefit and discuss alternate ways to unload the spine. State the reasons why spinal traction is contraindicated in specific pathologies. Perform a postural evaluation on a subject, recognizing deviations, and state possible causes for these deviations. Discuss scoliosis and differentiate between structural and non-structural scoliosis. Describe the model of neutral and non-neutral mechanical coupling (rotation and side bending) and contrast the different spinal regions. Discuss segmental dysfunctions in terms of both positional and motion restriction. Define and perform spinal mobilization (non-thrust) and high velocity thrust techniques as described in the course. Given a body chart with referred pain of potential radicular origin, state the root level of involvement. State the innervation of typical muscles tested (manual muscle test and reflex) on the neuron-motor screen. Given the name of a special test, describe the test and state the purpose of the test. Perform orthopedic spinal examination and intervention thrust and non-thrust techniques described in the course.
Topics to be Covered:	Principles of the orthopedic examination, (CHARTS) format. Introduction to Manual Therapy Spinal Manipulation – history, push for curriculum, evidence, legislative issues. Classification of techniques Contraindications and Precautions Examination of the patient Exercise for developing technical skill Spine lecture and lab material Cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal assessment and treatment In Class Case studies
Attendance:	You are required to attend all hours of the course to receive a certificate. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved in writing prior to attending the seminar.
Required Reading:	Lab manual to be provided to students
Recommended Reading:	Greenman, Philip, D.O., Principles of Manual Medicine, 2nd edition, Williams & Wilkins: Baltimore, 1996. Maitland, G. D., Vertebral Manipulation, 6th edition, Butterworth-Heineman: 2000.