15 Contact Hours
Mark Bookhout, PT
Bellin Health Family Medical Center Ashwaubenon
Saturday & Sunday, October 3-4, 2009
8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Registration at 7:30 a.m.)
Course Description
(This course is open only to PTs.)
This two-day course will cover the functional anatomy and biomechanics of the thoracic spine and rib cage. Emphasis will be placed upon making a positional diagnosis for thoracic spinal dysfunction and treatment will utilize an eclectic approach with the primary emphasis on muscle energy technique. Evaluation and treatment of structural rib dysfunctions will be included. Evaluation and treatment of the thoracic spine and rib cage to influence shoulder function will also be presented.
Course Objectives
- Review the anatomy and biomechanics of the thoracic spine and rib cage.
- Become familiar with the palpatory anatomy of the thoracic spine and rib cage.
- Be able to make a positional diagnosis of thoracic spinal dysfunction, identifying neutral and non-neutral dysfunctions.
- Be able to treat thoracic spinal dysfunctions utilizing muscle energy and direct joint mobilization techniques.
- Understand how to evaluate and treat structural rib dysfunctions.
- Understand the influence of the thoracic spine and rib cage on shoulder function.
- Be able to design an exercise program for patients with thoracic spine and rib cage dysfunction.
Course Price $395
The registration for this course is closed.
For more information on classes or how to register please contact Heidi Krautkramer, PT at: hjkrau@bellin.org or call 920 920 430-4750.
