North American Seminars Course Outline

North American Seminars presents this two-day intermediate level course designed to enhance a therapist’s fundamental understanding of surgical approaches for the cervical and lumbar spine in order to effectively develop progressive rehabilitation protocols. The key to successful post surgical rehabilitation is understanding the mechanism of injury, physiological healing time, mechanical changes, and surgical techniques. This in-depth presentation prepares the medical professional to identify effective rehabilitation procedures for safe therapeutic management in order to achieve positive functional outcomes. A thorough understanding of the outcomes of surgery assists the therapist to develop the most effective rehab program. Emphasis is placed on understanding the neuromuscular effects of specific surgical procedures and developing protocols by utilizing neurological assessment tools, manual therapy techniques, and exercise selection for the various post surgical conditions. Extensive hands-on lab time and protocol discussion will enable the therapist to immediately apply information in the clinical setting.

This course is presented by North American Seminars in Illinois, Washington, Texas, Florida, Massachusetts, Tennessee, California, Oregon, Arizona, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Connecticut, Indiana, Ohio, Maryland, Virginia and throughout North America. See the dates and location tab for details on course locations

North American Seminars Course Objectives

• Understand the basic anatomy pertinent to various pathologies and dysfunctions.
• Utilize mechanical and neurological evaluation techniques to help determine the best treatment approaches for spinal disorders.
• Identify specific active and passive interventions that address particular positive evaluation findings.
• Develop and initiate rehabilitation and exercise that maximize recovery and function in any spine program.
• Integrate the therapy program with other disciplines involved with spine management.
• Recognize the indications for surgical intervention.
• Recognize specific mechanical and neurological changes that may accompany each type of spine surgery or procedure.
• Understand the differences between postsurgical and nonsurgical evaluation emphasis.
• Adapt spinal rehabilitation techniques for nonfusion surgeries, fusion surgeries with or without hardware, anterior or posterior approaches, and various adjunct injection procedures.
• Perform interim testing to assess rate and path of program progression, as well as provide
quantitative information for the physician and insurance provider.
• Understand the impairments and corresponding functional limitations that can occur as a result of various spine problems.
• Identify common “red flags” and be able to recognize the need for referral to another practitioner.
• Understand the need for post surgical spine reporting and follow-up, especially with regard to rehabilitation and outcome.
• Understand and defend the time frames needed for proper recovery of physical function of the spine following surgery.

North American Seminars Course Brochure and Timeline

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Course Healthclick - North American Seminars presents Developing Post Surgical Rehab Programs for the Cervical Spine and Lumbar Spine

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	Brooks Center for Sports Therapy, Jacksonville, FL	$399.00	18.00	View Hotels
Sep 25, 10	Sep 26, 10	John Heinz Institute, Wilkes-Barre, PA	$399.00	15.00	View Hotels
Oct 09, 10	Oct 10, 10	Aurora Medical Center and Rehab, Kenosha, WI	$399.00	15.00	View Hotels
Nov 06, 10	Nov 07, 10	Rose Medical Center, Denver, CO	$399.00	15.00	View Hotels
Nov 20, 10	Nov 21, 10	Northwest Hospital, Seattle, WA	$399.00	15.00	View Hotels