Course Categories Pain

Manual Therapy and Functional Exercise for the Shoulder Complex

Categories: Evidence Based Practice, Hand Therapy, Manual Therapy Courses, Orthopedic, Pain, Upper Extremity Courses, Upper Quadrant Courses

Shoulder pain is extremely prevalent in the general population, being ranked as the third most common musculoskeletal complaint. This two-day hands on seminar will present a comprehensive overview of the structural and biomechanical basis of shoulder function and its relationship to the entire upper extremity. Improve your outcomes in the clinic or training room by examining the best evidence-based manual techniques and functional exercises for conservative and post-op management of common shoulder conditions.

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Total Joint Arthroplasty: An Intensive Lab Course to Improve Functional Outcomes

Categories: Balance and Falls, Evidence Based Practice, Geriatrics, Lower Extremity Courses, Lower Quadrant Courses, Manual Therapy Courses, Orthopedic, Pain, Upper Extremity Courses, Upper Quadrant Courses

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Coding, Billing, Documentation and Medicare Regulations for Physical and Occupational Therapy

Categories: Balance and Falls, Evidence Based Practice, Geriatrics, Hand Therapy, Lower Extremity Courses, Lower Quadrant Courses, Manual Therapy Courses, Medicare, Neuro Courses, Orthopedic, Orthotics, Pain, Spine Courses, Stress, Upper Extremity Courses, Upper Quadrant Courses

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Tension-Type & Cervicogenic Headache

Categories: Evidence Based Practice, Manual Therapy Courses, Neuro Courses, Pain, Spine Courses, Stress, Upper Quadrant Courses

Upon the conclusion of this course the participant will understand the underlying mechanisms of tension type and cevicogenic headache and appropriate diagnostic techniques as well as multiple treatment options.

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Muscle Energy and Soft Tissue Techniques for the Lower Quadrant

Categories: Evidence Based Practice, Lower Extremity Courses, Lower Quadrant Courses, Manual Therapy Courses, Neuro Courses, Orthopedic, Pain, Spine Courses

This lab intensive manual therapy course presents the use of mechanical movements which lead to proper selection of Muscle Energy Techniques (MET), Soft Tissue Mobilization (STM), select joint mobilizations and home exercises to correct positional faults, muscular imbalance and hypo-mobility of the lumbar spine, pelvis and hip region.

Course Dates & Locations:

Jun 21, 2025 – Jun 22, 2025
1660 S. Columbian Way, SEATTLE, WA 98108
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VA Puget Sound Health Care System
1660 S. Columbian Way, SEATTLE, WA 98108
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
1660 S. Columbian Way
SEATTLE, WA 98108

Parking: From entrance at Columbian way, parking garage on the right

Entrance: Building 101, directly next to the parking garage

Floor: 1st floor, we will have a sign in table at the front door and a sign pointing to the right where the classrooms are the first doors on the right.

Room: E80 and E90

Nearby Accommodations

Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
255 South King Street
Seattle WA 98104
(206) 859-4400

Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown
77 YESLER WAY
Seattle WA 98104
(206) 340-1234

Courtyard Seattle Downtown/Pioneer Square
612 2nd Ave
Seattle WA 98104
(206) 625-1111

There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the hotel.

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The Lumbo-Sacral Complex

Categories: Core, Evidence Based Practice, Lower Quadrant Courses, Manual Therapy Courses, Orthopedic, Pain, Spine Courses

Low back pain is a significant contributor to disability worldwide and is one of the most common conditions for which patients seek care. Treatment approaches can often be confusing due to dogmatic classification systems, which can be overly complicated and difficult to apply in a clinically meaningful way. However, patients with regional disorders often present with similar clinical presentations. These clinical presentations can often guide clinicians towards the best treatment options.

This course is designed to be eclectic in its delivery to best suit the needs the busy clinician. Treatment approaches are organized based on categories that are consistent with how patients that report low back pain are likely to present. Patients presenting with chronic low back pain, referred leg pain, SI dysfunction or even stenosis will often respond to similar treatment approaches. This course will provide treatment options in a multimodal context that are grouped to address the most common clinical presentations. Finally, treatment approaches are organized in a logical way providing examples of how the treatments could be integrated.

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The Cervico-Thoracic Complex

Categories: Manual Therapy Courses, Orthopedic, Pain, Spine Courses, Upper Quadrant Courses

Neck pain leads to significant disability and limits functional abilities for patients at all levels. Treatment approaches can often be confusing due to dogmatic classification systems, which can be overly complicated and difficult to apply in a clinically meaningful way. However, patients with regional disorders often present with similar clinical presentations. These clinical presentations can often guide clinicians towards the best treatment options.

This course is designed to be eclectic in its delivery to best suit the needs the busy clinician. Treatment approaches are organized based on categories that are consistent with how patients that report neck pain are likely to present. Clinical presentations such as chronic neck pain, radiculopathy, traumatic onset, asymmetric movements, headache or myofascial pain are common in clinical practice. This course will provide treatment options in a multimodal context that are grouped to address the most common clinical presentations. Finally, treatment approaches are organized in a logical way providing examples of how the treatments could be integrated.

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Management of Nerve & Tendon Pain in the Upper Extremity

Categories: Evidence Based Practice, Hand Therapy, Manual Therapy Courses, Neuro Courses, Orthopedic, Pain, Upper Extremity Courses, Upper Quadrant Courses

This seminar is designed to advance clinical competence in treating upper-extremity pain associated with tendinopathy and neural compression. A thorough review of pain science, tendon and nerve structure, physiology, and pathomechanics will create a foundation for proper intervention for pain reduction, tissue health, and engagement in life. The course content includes current conservative treatment options, activity analysis, activity modification, orthotic options, soft tissue mobilization, tissue loading, and lifestyle redesign. The student will participate in lecture and discussions before implementing assessment and treatment strategies in laboratory sessions.

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Muscle Energy and Soft Tissue Techniques for the Upper Quadrant

Categories: Evidence Based Practice, Geriatrics, Hand Therapy, Manual Therapy Courses, Neuro Courses, Orthopedic, Pain, Spine Courses, Upper Extremity Courses, Upper Quadrant Courses

This lab intensive course presents both Soft Tissue Mobilization (STM) and Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) for the cervical and upper thoracic spines, upper ribs and shoulder regions.

Course Dates & Locations:

Oct 4, 2025 – Oct 5, 2025
5700 Telegraph Ave, 2nd floor, OAKLAND, CA 94609
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Alta Bates Hand Therapy
5700 Telegraph Ave, 2nd floor, OAKLAND, CA 94609
Course Location

Alta Bates Hand Therapy
5700 Telegraph Ave, 2nd floor
Oakland, CA 94609

Area Accommodations

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
1800 Powell Street,
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 658-9300

Four Points by Sheraton San Francisco Bay Bridge
1603 Powell Street,
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 547-7888

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Emeryville
5555 Shellmound Street,
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 652-8777

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Manual Therapy for the Upper Extremity

Categories: Evidence Based Practice, Hand Therapy, Manual Therapy Courses, Orthopedic, Pain, Upper Extremity Courses, Upper Quadrant Courses

This two day course will enable the participant to understand the role of manual therapy in rehabilitation of the upper extremity and apply manual and exercise techniques appropriately.

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Introduction to Hand Therapy

Categories: Evidence Based Practice, Hand Therapy, Orthopedic, Pain, Upper Extremity Courses

This is a comprehensive, practical, and non-intimidating program designed for the clinician who is interested in pursuing hand therapy or is new to the field.

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Core Stabilization: Facilitation and Training

Categories: Balance and Falls, Core, Evidence Based Practice, Lower Quadrant Courses, Manual Therapy Courses, Orthopedic, Pain, Spine Courses, Upper Quadrant Courses

This hands on intensive course will teach you to properly assess impaired movement patterns followed by treatment concepts focusing on corrective strategies and other facilitation techniques to enhance the quality of movement