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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Presents Running Rehabilitation Seminars in Boston and St. Augustine
University to host the seminar for physical and occupational therapists interested in obtaining continuing education credits in the area of examination or treatment of the at risk or injured runner
Chicago, IL – April 17, 2017 – The University of St. Augustine Health Sciences (USAHS), a leading graduate institution that emphasizes health science education through innovative classroom education, is pleased to announce that the institution will present the “Running Rehabilitation: An Integrated Approach to the Examination and Treatment of the At Risk Runner” seminar for physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants looking for continuing education units, throughout the U.S.
A functional and biomechanical approach to examination and treatment of the at risk or injured runner will be presented during this 2 day seminar. A thorough review of the anatomy and biomechanics of running and walking is emphasized to understand normal mechanics and subsequent identification of dysfunction and/or compensation. Topic areas will include: functional anatomy and biomechanics of the lower extremity as it relates to gait, muscular and joint influencers of pathomechanics, examples of common running dysfunctions, case studies with video evidence and therapeutic exercises designed to specifically address identified areas of weakness. Information provided is based on current, best evidence. The heavy lab component of this course involves the clinical evaluation of joint and soft tissue dysfunction as they contribute to altered mechanics and injury. Treatment strategies including but not limited to manual techniques and sport specific exercise instruction designed to return the runner to pre-injury training will also be presented. Time will be allotted for the discussion of appropriate footwear prescription. Through this two day event, video evidence will be utilized to highlighting key points of interest.
At the completion of this course the attendee should be able to:
- Perform an appropriate OKC, CKC and Functional Evaluation of runners
- Perform an assessment of running gait through video analysis
- Identify abnormal running gait mechanics
- Identify typical compensatory strategies of the injured runner
- Develop treatment strategies and functional rehabilitation program based on examinations findings
- Prescribe appropriate running shoes based on examination and gait analysis
The Running Rehabilitation: An Integrated Approach to the Examination and Treatment of the At Risk Runner seminar will be offered on the following dates and locations. All seminars will run from 8:30 a.m. –5:30 p.m.
May 6-7, 2017
St. Augustine, FL
Instructor: Steve Vighetti, PT, MPT, CSCS, MTC, FAAOMPT
September 16-17, 2017
Boston, MA
Instructor: Steve Vighetti, PT, MPT, CSCS, MTC, FAAOMPT
Additional Seminar Information
- Tuition: $485
- Hours: 14 hours or 1.4 CEUs
- Prerequisite: None
- Who Attends: Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers
For more information on an upcoming seminar or to register, visit https://usa-cpe.edubrite.com.
To learn more about this seminar, to speak with a USAHS faculty member or for more information on USAHS, please contact Rachael Lighty at [email protected] or 410.218.6055.
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About University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS)
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a graduate institution that offers degree programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, education and health science, as well as continuing education programs. Founded in 1979, USAHS has locations in San Marcos, California; St. Augustine, Florida; Austin, Texas; and Miami, Florida. USAHS is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission. USAHS is one of more than 70 institutions in 25 countries that comprise the Laureate International Universities network. For more information about USAHS visit www.usa.edu.
