Manual Therapy and Orthopedic Rehabilitation: Advanced Physical Therapy Practice
Clinical Orthopedic Residency Education Series

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In cooperation with the Physical Therapy Department at UT Southwestern’s School of Health Professions, this series of residency-based continuing education programs was developed on a clinical reasoning model and emphasizes evidence-based examination and treatment.  The programs provides the clinician with the opportunity to develop the tools to learn from every patient they encounter.  This framework enables the participant to practice in a more efficient and focused manner through the development of clinical skills and a clinical decision-making process.  The pace of the program accommodates all participants. The student to instructor (8:1 max), repetition of examination and treatment techniques, and the opportunity to practice clinical reasoning skills will enhance comprehension and retention. Case studies will assist with clinical pattern formation along with the integration of different manual therapy approaches.   The use of continuous open discussion will facilitate student/ instructor feedback. The goal of the series is to provide physical therapists with a comprehensive continuing professional education course and fully prepare them for the ABPTS Orthopedic Specialty Exam.  This is an advanced level course with approximately 130 contact hours including all independent learning modules.

• Differential Diagnosis
• Medical Screening
• Clinical Reasoning
• Pharmacology/Radiology
• Neural Dynamics
• Anatomy, Biomechanics, Pathomechanics, Examination, Intervention, and Post-Op Management of the 
  • Temporomandibular Joint
  • Cervical Spine
  • Thoracic Spine
  • Shoulder
  • Elbow
  • Wrist/hand
  • Lumbopelvic Spine
  • Hip
  • Knee
  • Foot/Ankle
• Bracing/Taping/Orthotics
• Critical Analysis - Research Design
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Outcome Measurement Tools

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Following the completion of the series the participants will be able to:

• Integrate clinical reasoning skills into their practice management

• Conduct an effective and efficient subjective  interview and comprehensive objective examination

• Implement evidence-based interventions based on their evaluation

• Differentiate pathological conditions of the upper and lower quadrant

• Perform effective manual therapy techniques

• Prescribe appropriate therapeutic exercise programs

• Critically analyze current scientific literature

WEEKEND COURSE CONTENT/DATES

The courses are designed to be taken as a series in which each weekend's content builds on previous coursework.  Registration for individual courses will only be allowed if the course does not fill up with individuals taking the entire series.

2012 Dates

• Foundations of Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapy
  February 25-26, 2012

• Management of the Cervicothoracic Spine
  April 14-15, 2012

• Management of the Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, & Hand 
  June 2-3, 2012

• Management of the Lumbopelvic Complex
  July 14-15, 2012

• Management of the Hip/Knee
  August 25-26, 2012

• Management of the Foot/Ankle and Functional Evaluation and Outcomes
  October 13-14, 2012

TYPICAL PROGRAM SCHEDULE

      Saturday    8:00 am - 5:00 pm     
     Sunday      8:00 am - 5:00 pm

15-16 contact hours for each weekend with an additional 35 hours of independent study totaling approximately 130 hours

FACULTY BIOGRAPHIES

Ed Mulligan, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, ATC – Residency Program Director  
Dr. Mulligan is an Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Surgery Departments at UT Southwestern. His undergraduate degree is from the University of Nebraska and he received his PT training at UTMB – Galveston. He completed the post-professional master’s degree program at Texas Woman’s University-Dallas in 1995 and his DPT at Regis University in 2008.   He was recognized as a clinical specialist in sports physical therapy by the APTA in 1988 and orthopedic physical therapy in 2009.

Jason Zafereo, MPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Mr. Zafereo is an Assistant Professor and Clinical Director of the faculty practice at UT Southwestern. Mr. Zafereo received his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Baylor University and his Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas . He received his fellowship training in orthopedic manual physical therapy from The Manual Therapy Institute.  A board certified specialist in orthopedics; Mr. Zafereo’s clinical interests include orthopedic manual therapy with an emphasis in treatment of the neck and low back.

Beth Deschenes, PT, MS, OCS
Ms. Deschenes  is a Clinical  Assistant Professor at UT Southwestern and  she received her Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Kansas Medical Center in 1996. Prior to becoming a physical therapist, she worked in healthcare marketing and health/fitness manage-ment. Ms. Deschenes also holds a Master of Science degree in Health/Fit-ness Management from The American University, which she received in 1984. She was board certified in orthopedics in 2003 and her clinical in-terests include orthopedic manual therapy, physical activity, and wellness.

Julie DeVahl, PT, MS, OCS
Ms. DeVahl is an Assistant Professor and the Director of Clinical Education at UT Southwestern.  She received her B.S. in Physical Therapy from the University of North Dakota in 1979 and her Master of Science degree from the University of Minnesota in 1984. She joined the faculty of UT Southwestern department of physical therapy as the Director of Clinical Education in 2002.  She has been teaching continuing education courses on electrotherapy topics throughout her career.  

Leslie Nelson, PT, MPT, OCS
Ms. Nelson received her B.S. from Texas A&M University and her Masters in Physical Therapy from UT Southwestern.  Currently practicing in the School of Health Professions PT Clinic, she has previously practiced at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital.  Her areas of expertise are in pediatric orthopedics, neuromuscular disease, and manual therapy.

Ross Querry, PT, Ph.D.
Dr. Querry is an Associate Professor at UT Southwestern.  He received his Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman's University and his Ph.D. in Biomedical Science/ Integrative Physiology from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in 1999. Dr. Querry's research interests include spinal cord injury and neurological control of blood pressure regulation during exercise.

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