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This Lab Based course will teach you the only patellofemoral program demonstrating evidence based practice after an exhaustive double blind placebo controlled clinical trial. In the workshop you will learn assessment skills and treatment strategies to address patellofemoral pain.
At the completion of the course you will be able to:
• Assess the static and dynamic alignment of the lower limb in relation to how it affects the knee as well as assessing the alignment of the patella.
• Evaluate quadriceps and gluteal control.
• Evaluate the integrity of the lateral structures.
• tape to correct patellar alignment and decrease symptoms of fat pad irritation
• Design a home exercise program.
• use surface EMG for neuro-muscular re-education
The McConnell Approach is built on the following foundations:
• Understanding the symptoms
• Understanding the causative factors
• Addressing each of these using tape and specific muscle training
Benefits of attending McConnell course
• New skills that they can immediately into practice
• A framework for biomechanical assessment of a patient
• A framework to solve complex musculoskeletal problems
• An ability to provide patients with simple strategies so they can manage themselves
• Continuing education unit credits for their state registration/licensure
New Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program in Nevada!
Carrington College proudly announces its new Associates of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant degree program!
Carrington College is located in the Las Vegas area at 5740 S. Eastern Ave., Suite #140, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119.
Potential candidates or interested people can contact Gary Batongbacal, Director of Admissions at (702) 688-4316.
Classes begin September 27, 2010.
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The mission of the Foundation for Physical Therapy,
the principal and only nationwide physical therapy foundation,
is to fund research that supports the development of
evidence-based physical therapist practice, enhance the
quality of physical therapist services for patients and clients, and increase the number of physical therapistresearchers.
www.FoundationforPhysicalTherapy.org
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