1. Identify the bony and muscular structures of the shoulder and elbow
2. Have an understanding of the branches of the Brachial Plexus as well as muscles those branches innervate
3. Understand the arthrokiematics of the Glenohumeral Joint
4. Determine the level of stability within the Glenhoumeral Joint by way of Matsen's Classifications
5. Identify some simple test clusters for the shoulder and elbow
6. Understand the clinical positions of the shoulder and elbow
7. Identify techniques for manual intervention at the shoulder and elbow
 

1. Identify the bony and muscular structures of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine
2. Know when it’s appropriate to radiograph by way of Canadian C-Spine Rules
3. Be able to recognize signs/symptoms of Cervical Ligament deficiencies
4. Know how to rule out Vertebral Artery Insufficiency by signs/symptoms and screening
5. Understand mobility and articulation of vertebrae in Thoracic Spine
 

*Prerequisite course offered through Summit Education

1. Effectively combine manual therapy and therapeutic exercsies to improve functional outcomes in patients and optimize reimbursement
2. Practice myofascial release techniques that relieve pain and improve ROM in your patients in 60-90 seconds
3. Practical and creative exercises for the shoulder impingement and the rotator cuff to mobilize the joint and improve functional reach
4. Workshop manual that spans the research and includes customized summaries of the "best" exercises for common musculoskeletal conditions based on extensive EMG studies
5. Hands-on Labs: Techniques that you can start using on your patients, clients, and athletes the next day in order to get quicker results
 

1. Identify the bony and muscular structures of the knee and ankle
2. Identify prominent nerves within the knee and ankle as well as muscles they innervate
3. Know how to determine need for Radiograph by way of Ottawa Knee Rules
4. Assess functional movement patterns within knee and ankle
5. Identify the clinical positions of the knee and ankle joints
 

1. Identify the bony and muscular structures of the hip and lumbar spine
2. Identify the nerves of the anterior and posterior hip as well as muscles those nerves innervate
3. Know the clinical positions of the hip
4. Identify the levels of the lumbar spine in which branches of the Lumbosaccral Plexus originate
5. Recognize rotated innominates and execute manual techniques to correct appropriately
6. Recognize pelvic upslips and execute manual techniques to correct appropriately
 

1. Identify the bony and muscular structures of the wrist and hand
2. Identify Carpal Tunnel and the structures involved in the diagnosis
3. Recognize Median, Radial and Ulnar Neural pathways and innervations
4. Know how to test Median, Radial and Ulnar Nerve tension manually
5. Understand the clinical postitions and arthrokinematics of the wrist