Theresa Schmidt – Simple Solutions for Complex Joints – PESI

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Speaker: Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS

Duration: 1 Hour 50 Minutes

Format: Audio and Video

Copyright: Nov 12, 2021  

Media Type: Digital Seminar

Description

Too many therapists jump straight to aggressive manipulation techniques without fully appreciating the involvement of the nervous system.  Dysfunction within complex joints is often misinterpreted as weakness and requires a different lens of evaluation/treatment to obtain lasting results.  Take a deep dive into joints like the upper cervical and cuboid as you investigate how to: 

• Go beyond the traditional pain provocation model of assessment for improved outcomes 
• Quickly identify and treat reflex inhibition vs protracted weakness  
• Integrate strategies that simultaneously address muscle inhibition and nociception 

This evidence-based toolkit will help you to reframe the way you develop your treatment plan and clearly identify when the traditional model of manipulation is not the best fit. With these gentle, yet effective techniques, you’ll see results in as few as 1-3 visits!   

Speaker

Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS

Educise PC

Dr. Theresa Schmidt is an orthopedic physical therapy specialist and massage therapist integrating traditional and alternative medicine with emphasis on manual therapy, precision exercise, wellness, Reiki, hypnosis, and mindfulness. She presented for NASA/Inomedic, Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, Vanderbilt Med, Wake Med, and professional associations. She received her doctorate at UNE and served as faculty at Touro PT Programs and CUNY Queens Colleges in NY. She is a published author, Expert Consultant, Reiki Master Instructor, and hypnotherapist in private practice at Educise® in New Hampshire. www.educise.com.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Theresa Schmidt has employment relationships with Educise and Home CEU Connection.com. She receives a speaking honorarium and a consulting fee from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Theresa Schmidt is a member of APTA and AMTA. She has no relevant non-financial relationships.

Objectives

1. Evaluate the current literature on Grade V HVLA and other techniques of restoring joint mobility. 
2. Investigate the theoretical method of evaluation of joint mobility to determine when a gentle approach to mobilization is appropriate.  
3. Integrate gentle techniques that utilize prolonged force application as opposed to abrupt force application measured in milliseconds. 

Outline

Understanding Complex Joints & Limitations of Traditional Therapeutic Methods

• Involvement of the nervous system 
• Type III articular mechanoreceptors 
• Righting reflex 
• Grade V HVLA 
• Advanced understanding of arthrokinematics 
• Upper cervical manipulation: is it safe? What is a reasonable alternative? 
• Cuboid syndrome 

OA, TMJ , AC joint, first rib in transverse plane, subtalar 

Streamline Your Evaluation of Complex Joints

• How to narrow in on hypo vs hypermobility 
• Identify reflex inhibition vs protracted weakness 

Treating Pathomechanics in as Little as One Visit

• Less is more approach 
• Manual therapy techniques 
• Self mobilization 
• Utilize cross-body reflexes and righting reflex 

Target Audience

• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapy Assistants
• Athletic Trainers
• Chiropractors

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