Audience: This continuing education seminar is targeted to physical therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapist assistants, registered nurses, nurse midwives, and other rehabilitation professionals. Content is not intended for use outside the scope of the learner's license or regulation. Physical therapy continuing education courses should not be taken by individuals who are not licensed or otherwise regulated, except, as they are involved in a specific plan of care.
Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: None

Required Readings None

Contact Hours: 15 (CEUs vary by state)
Price: $475 (Early registrant price of $450 for registrations received one month before course start date)
Lab Attire:
Men- Loose fitting shorts
Women- Loose fitting shorts and halter-top
Participants are encouraged to bring a gait belt to the course.

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This continuing education course course will reflect the neuromuscular and manual therapy techniques and philosophies learned from internationally recognized manual therapist Professor Mariano Rocabado, PT of Chile.

The neuromuscular treatment approach is utilized to treat sacroiliac dysfunctions. The theory is to use the muscle to assist in moving the joint back into its physiological position, thereby re-educating the muscle in its proper position and assisting in stabilization. Evaluation and treatment techniques to restore functional alignment and movement of the pelvic girdle are included. X-rays of the pelvic girdle will be presented. Dysfunctions of the ilium, pubis and sacroiliac joints will be analyzed. Each individual dysfunction will have a neuromuscular/manual therapy correction and stabilization exercise. Specific exercise strategies for pelvic girdle/postural dysfunctions are discussed. Systemic hypermobility and pelvic girdle stabilization is discussed with specific treatment strategies given. Emphasis on the role of the pelvic floor, transverse abdominus and multifidi in pelvic girdle stabilization is included with progressive exercise program.

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Upon completion of this continuing education seminar, participants will:

1. Understand the anatomy and biomechanics of the pubis and sacroiliac joints
2. Assess pubic bone, ilia, and sacroiliac dysfunctions in standing, sitting, supine and prone
3. Treat and provide specific corrections for home treatment of each dysfunction
4. Understand the role of the pelvic floor muscles in sacroiliac dysfunction and pelvic pain
5. Progress patients to an exercise program incorporating muscle balance for their pelvic girdle/postural dysfunction
6. Identify benchmarks for patient’s treatment and exercise progressions

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