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Shirley Sahrmann, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Professor, Physical Therapy/Neurology/Cell Biology & Physiology
Program in Physical Therapy
Washington University School of Medicine
4444 Forest Park Ave. Box 8502
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-286-1411; Fax 314-286-1410
Web site: pt.wustl.edu

Introduction to Concepts and Application of Principles
The concepts and principles associated with movement system impairments (MSI) and their role in mechanical musculoskeletal pain syndromes will be presented. This course will enable the clinician to discuss the concept of segmental directional susceptibility to movement and the tissue adaptations that are associated with repeated movements and prolonged postures. The course provides instruction in identifying impairments in alignment, muscle length, strength, stiffness, performance and pattern of movement and their relationship to MSI syndromes. The signs and symptoms of movement impairment syndromes will be described. The course will provide instruction in the examination methods used to identify movement system impairments, which include 1) movement testing, 2) alignment assessments, 3) tests of muscle length, 4) tests of muscle strength, and 5) analysis of movement patterns during both specific joint motions and functional activities. Discussion will focus on the importance and means of developing a precise therapeutic exercise program and correcting impairments in alignment and movement patterns as well as in the performance of functional activities.

The course will cover movement impairments of the shoulder, trunk, and hip. The program will include demonstrations of examinations, selection of corrective exercises, and performance of therapeutic exercises.

1. Describe the concepts and principles of movement system impairment syndromes
   
2. Describe the physiological mechanisms affecting muscle length, strength, and stiffness as well the clinical application of these properties
   
3. Describe the concepts of relative flexibility, a segmental directional susceptibility to movement and the importance of changes in the precision of movement
   
4. Describe the relationship between alignment and muscle impairments
   
5. Recognize impaired patterns of movement and muscle recruitment
   
6. Recognize movement impairment syndromes associated with painful conditions of the spine, hip and shoulder
   
7. Describe the muscle length and performance tests required to identify factors contributing to impairment syndromes
   
8. Describe the examination to diagnosis movement system impairment syndromes of the low back, hip, and shoulder and the contributing factors
   
9. Develop a corrective exercise program based on the results of the examination
   

Day One
8:30-9:00AM		Registration
9:00-10:40AM		Concepts and Principles of Movement System Impairments
10:40-11:00AM		Break
11:00-11:30AM		Adaptive tissue impairments contributing to movement impairments
11:30 - 12:30PM		Low back movement impairment syndromes
12:30- 2:00PM		(Catered) Lunch/Annual HAPTA Business Meeting
2:00-3:30PM		Examination for movement impairment syndromes: demonstration
3:30-3:50PM		Break
3:50-4:50PM		Demonstration of examination for low back movement impairment syndromes – determine diagnosis and develop treatment program
4:50-5:30PM		Discussion of corrective exercise programs including abdominals
Day Two
9:00-10:30AM		Impairment syndromes of the hip
10:30-10:50AM		Break
10:50-11:45AM		Examination hip impairment syndrome: demonstration; treatment strategies
11:45-12:30PM		Cervical spine impairments
12:30-1:30PM		Lunch
1:30-3:00PM		Shoulder girdle impairment syndromes
3:00-3:20PM		Break
3:20-4:30PM		Examination for Upper extremity syndromes: demonstration: treatment strategies

HAPTA members

PT $350
PTA $275

Non-HAPTA members

PT $425
PTA $350
PT / PTA Students: $225

Lunch on Saturday will be catered. During lunch hour, we will hold our Chapter Business Meeting. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Registration confirmation letters will not be sent.

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Because we are unable to control the temperature of the auditorium, we suggest that you bring/wear warm clothing.

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