Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement System Impairment (MSI): Advanced Application to the Lower Quarter

Two-day course featuring Suzy L. Cornbleet PT, DPT, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine

Prerequisite: Completion of the Introductory Course

Please note: This course involves laboratory practice. Please wear gym clothes.

Day 1 - Saturday, April 9
7:30   -    8:00        Registration
8:00   -    9:00        Concepts and Principles of Movement System Impairments and                                                   Application to the Lower Quarter (Review & Update)
9:00   -  10:00        MSI Syndromes of the Lumbar Spine
10:00 -  10:15        Break
10:15 -  11:15        Demonstration and practice of standing alignment and standing                                                 tests 
11:15 -  12:15        MSI Syndromes of the Hip 
12:15  -   1:15        Lunch 
1:15    -   2:30        MSI Syndromes of the Hip (cont.)
2:30    -   2:45        Break
2:45    -   3:45        Demonstration and practice of selected tests for hip and back
3:45   -    5:00        Demonstration of a full Lower Quarter exam

Day 2 - Sunday, April 10
7:30   -     8:00       Check-in  
8:00   -     8:30       Questions/discussion from previous day 
8:30   -   10:00       MSI Syndromes of the Knee  
10:00  -  10:15       Break
10:15  -  11:45       Demonstration and practice of selected tests for the hip and knee
11:45  -  12:30       Lunch
12:30  -    1:45       Discussion and practice of treatment for the Lower Quarter; progression                                   of exercises
1:45   -     4:30       Practice Lower Quarter exam, development of a diagnosis and                                                    intervention plan
4:30   -     5:00       Questions and Answers

Note:  Exact times and order of content are subject to change.

Course Instructor

Suzy L. Cornbleet PT, DPT, is an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy and Orthopaedic Medicine in the Program in Physical Therapy at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. She also serves as a member of the Clinical Education Team for the Program. Her current clinical interests are in pediatric/adolescent and adult outpatient orthopedics, and she maintains a clinical practice at the Washington University School of Medicine PT Clinic. She has been instrumental in the development of Washington University’s Fellowship in the Diagnosis and Management of Movement Impairment Syndromes and acts as a primary Mentor. Suzy received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy degree from the University of Colorado and both her Master of Arts in Education degree and her Clinical Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from Washington University.

Recommended Reading:
Diagnosis & Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes by Shirley Sahrmann, Publisher-Harcourt Health Sciences, 2002.
Muscles: Testing and Function by Florence Kendall et al, Publisher - Williams & Wilkins, 2005. 

Tuition Cost: $495

Continental breakfast and snacks will be provided throughout the course.
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Cancellation Policy
Tuition will be refunded less a $50 administrative charge if notice of cancellation is received no later than 14 days prior to the event. No refund will be issued if notification is received less than 14 days prior to course.