North American Seminars Course Outline

North American Seminars presents this two-day advanced course which provides an in-depth analysis of the scientific and clinical rationale for examination and treatment of selected shoulder complex conditions. Over one-third of this course involves hands-on lab sessions utilizing case studies, clinical reasoning and problem solving skills. A special focus will be on the algorithm-based examination format for the special tests of the shoulder. Updated evidence-based information on sensitivity/specificity and likelihood ratios of the tests will be thoroughly addressed. In addition, selected mobilization techniques, rhythmic stabilization, perturbation techniques, and open and closed chain exercises will be practiced in the laboratory sessions. Discussion of evidence-based rehabilitation will include the optimum exercises for rehabilitation of the shoulder complex, shoulder taping, proprioceptive/kinesthetic training techniques and the scientific basis for plyometrics. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based practice incorporating the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment intervention strategies, and clinical outcome studies for patients with selected shoulder conditions.

This course is designed for physical therapy continuing education and occupational therapy continuing education

North American Seminars Course Objectives

• Integrate an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of evidence-based practice into one’s own clinical practice patterns.
• Understand and utilize the resources available to research the current best practices.
• Demonstrate an understanding of algorithm-based examination and evaluation of the shoulder complex.
• Identify the key factors affecting clinical efficiency and accuracy when using an algorithm- based examination process.
• Interpret and evaluate the examination findings using clinical reasoning skills to develop successful therapeutic intervention programs.
• Describe the difference between adhesive capsulitis and shoulder selective hypomobility
• Develop an integrated evidence-based (when available) and empirically-based rehabilitation program for specific dysfunctions of the shoulder.
• Classify the selected disorders of the shoulder discussed in the course.
• Compare and contrast an understanding of the most recent advances in the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment interventions and outcomes of selected shoulder disorders using evidence-based concepts.
• Utilize current evidence-based clinical and scientific information to develop effective outcome evaluation measures.
• Integrate interpretation of outcomes to impact future treatment models.

North American Seminars Course Brochure and Timeline

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North American Seminars 2009 Scheduled Dates and Locations

Start Date	End Date	Location - **Click to Map It**	Tuition	Hrs	Hotel
May 01, 10	May 02, 10	Good Samaritan Hospital - Childrens Therapy Unit, Puyallup, WA	$595.00	15.00	View Hotels
Jun 12, 10	Jun 13, 10	Holy Family Medical Center, Des Plaines, IL	$595.00	15.00	View Hotels
Jun 26, 10	Jun 27, 10	Impact Sports Medicine, Westminster, CO	$595.00	15.00	View Hotels
Aug 28, 10	Aug 29, 10	St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, MD	$595.00	15.00	View Hotels
Sep 11, 10	Sep 12, 10	Providence St. Vincent Hospital, Portland, OR	$595.00	15.00	View Hotels
Oct 09, 10	Oct 10, 10	Carle Foundation Hospital/CarleTherapy Services, Urbana, IL	$595.00	15.00	View Hotels
Oct 23, 10	Oct 24, 10	Alamance Regional Medical Center, Burlington, NC	$595.00	15.00	View Hotels
Nov 20, 10	Nov 21, 10	Brooks Center for Sports Therapy, Jacksonville, FL	$595.00	18.00	View Hotels