Briona Daugherty’s (MS-SLP ’22) speech-language pathology (SLP) path began on board a cruise ship. Daugherty graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s degree in theatrical performance. She studied opera and musical theater, originally wanting to be a touring singer for Broadway-style shows. After spending time as a professional singer in Las Vegas and New York City, she began a career performing on cruise ships, including five years in China, Japan, Korea and Thailand. The longer she worked on cruise ships, the more she aided other vocalists in adjusting to life onboard. This included helping entertainment employees maintain their voices for more than two hours a night in a 2,000-seat theater. After witnessing Read more
S2 – Advanced Evaluation & Manipulation of Pelvis, Lumbar & Thoracic Spine Including Thrust
Tuition: $495 (plus $255 per credit hour if taken for graduate credit)
Hours: 18 or 1.8 CEUs; includes 3 online hours or 2 graduate credits
Prerequisite: S 1; Intro S2 Webinar is included with S2
Who Attends: Physical Therapists
Upcoming Dates and Locations: View Our Catalog
Anatomy and biomechanics of the lumbar spine, thoracic spine, rib cage and the pelvis are discussed. Review and modification of techniques from S 1 – Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation, along with the instruction of additional techniques are provided. An in-depth presentation on the syndromes of the lumbar spine and their treatment is instructed. The utilization of biomechanical and anatomical principles for the enhancement of patient care through manipulation and exercise is emphasized, as is the patient’s role in his/her own welfare.
SCHEDULE
DAY ONE
8:30 – 10:00 AM – Welcome and Introductions, review of online modules and key concepts
10:00 – 11:00 AM – Functional Anatomy, Lumbar Asymmetry and Patho-Anatomy
11:00 – 11:15 AM – BREAK
11:15 – 12:30 PM – Treatment Strategies with Pathology and/or Combined Problems/Syndromes
1:30 – 3:30 PM – Review Structural Evaluation, Active Movement Review
3:30 – 3:45 PM – BREAK
3:45 – 5:30 PM – Passive Motion Assessment Instabilities
DAY TWO
8:00 – 8:30 AM – Q&A and Review
8:30 – 10:00 AM – Passive Motion Assessment & Manipulation – Lumbar
10:00 – 10:15 AM – BREAK
10:15 – 12:00 PM – Passive Motion Assessment and Manipulation – Thoracic
12:00 – 1:00 PM – LUNCH HOUR
1:00 – 3:00 PM – Passive Motion Assessment – Ribs
3:00 – 3:15 PM – BREAK
3:15 – 4:15 PM – Rib Manipulation; Sacrioliac Joint Manipulations
4:15 – 4:45 PM – Overall Problem Solving
Instructors
This course is taught by several high-quality faculty members:
- Jim Viti, Assistant Professor
- Larry Yack, Instructor
- Michael Irwin, Assistant Professor
