athletic spine
PT | ATC |DC
1 day course: 11 CEUs | $400
2 day course: 18 CEUs | $700
athletic spine
All courses at Rehab Code take a novel approach to learning. We utilize case studies to follow a thought process similar to the one you would use when evaluating and treating a patient. Instead of having you memorize a handful of techniques, this approach encourages you to think critically and create your own framework for the rehab process. Athletic Spine offers 5 cases related to lumbar spine:
Lumbar spine vs sacroiliac joint
Lumbar somatic-referred pain
Lumbar spine vs hip pathology
Lumbar discogenic pain
Adverse neurodynamics
Courses scheduled for one day will cover 3 of these case studies and the host of the course will have the opportunity to decide which 3 best fit their needs. All 5 cases will be covered in our two day courses. Our commitment to you is to go above and beyond the typical “in-and-out in a weekend” con education structure. Here you’ll join the community of like-minded individuals and gain access to our network of professionals focused on bettering and advancing the field. We’ve elevated the standard by providing you with an extensive video library with tutorial videos on the techniques performed at the course.
Course Objectives
Instill fundamental principles and enhance clinical patterning recognition for the lumbar spine
Pragmatic approach of applying PT generated forces to noted asterisk to help clarify diagnosis and possible treatment options
Provide guidance in justifying treatment selection and exercise progression
Increase confidence with testing athletes and gain clarity on RTP decisions
Improve clinical examination skills, differential diagnostics, and treatment efficiencies through application of different manual adjustments of joints and soft tissues
Understanding the application of therapeutic exercises and providing novel ways to challenge both hip and lumbopelvic complex
tim fearon
Jess Elis
meet your instructors
Jess combines his education (DPT, SCS, OCS, PhDc, FAAOMPT) with his experience (Director of Physical Therapy for EXOS & Director of Player Health and Performance for the Portland Trail Blazers) to provide a unique perspective to spine management for the elite athlete.
Tim (DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT) has strived for clinical mastery in his 30+ years as a PT. His expertise is tailored towards the spine and has provided advanced level education to practitioners for decades. His educational influence has resulted in him achieving the Kaltenborn “Teach I Must” Award through the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy.
The collaboration between both educators has created a unique course balanced between expert-level experience and sports rehab integration. Athletic Spine provides a dedicated educational experience involving two fellowship-trained clinicians providing their unique perspective on spine management.
CASE study approach to learning
Each case will follow the same clinical decision making pattern you would follow with a patient: following a brief patient history you will work together to identify SINSS and a leading hypothesis along with differentials. The examination will be specific to the case. Rather than take you through the basic exam you were taught in school, the tests and measures performed will be specifically chosen based on the patient presentation. These choices will also directly relate to the treatment approach for the patient.
From your evaluation, you will determine the appropriate diagnosis and then begin your treatment process. While each case will differ, you will be guided through various manual techniques in addition to manual resisted (or PNF) exercises. There will be a discussion on proper exercise selection as well as dosage and each case will follow up on any RTP decisions that need to be made for the patient.
This method of learning will not only encourage you to think critically but allow you to form a framework for evaluation, treatment, and return to sport decision making.
FAQ
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Click on the link at the top of the page or send us an email with your contact information. We look forward to connecting with you soon!
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Athletic Spine is accredited for licensed physical therapists. At this time, CEUs are not accredited for ATC or DC. Our courses are designed to be beneficial for all professions however at this time we are unable to guarantee CEU approval. We are currently in the process of working with the BOC for our ATC community. We will provide updates once the courses are approved.
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If provided with an adequate timeline, Rehab Code will submit the course for state approval. That being said, the company is not responsible for securing approval from any state licensing agency for continuing education credits. Participants can independently send their requests to their state for CEU approval.
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The Athletic Spine is a fully comprehensive spine management course that is formatted in case studies. Instead of teaching a variety of different techniques and exercises, the course focuses on the “why” to enhance clinical reasoning. Throughout each case, discussions will include decision making on technique selection/vigor, exercise selection, and regression/progression of the rehab continuum.
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With one day courses, 3 out of the 5 cases will be covered. The host of the course will have the ability to choose which 3 cases best fit their needs. If you select a one day course, the cases included will be listed for that specific course.
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To purchase this course, you will create an account on the platform Teachable. Here you’ll gain access to the prerequisite educational videos that will need to be completed prior to the start of the live course. The platform audits the completion of these virtual courses and you will be expected to complete the videos for approval of full CEU totals.
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Rehab Code honors a 30 day cancellation policy with a full refund, minus a $100.00 administrative fee. Your refund will be processed within 7-10 business days from receiving your refund request. Any request falling outside the timeframe stated in this policy, does not qualify for a refund.
Reschedule option is available with at least a 2 weeks notice prior to the course start date, at no charge. Rehab Code will assist with a one-time reschedule to a future course start date within six months of your original cancellation/reschedule date. There will be a $50 transfer fee applied to the action. Replacement coursework does not have to be the same as the original course.
Cancellation or transfers for a course rescheduled due to a national disaster or Federal, State, or local ordinances
-No refunds are given.
-The registrant’s enrollment will be immediately transferred to the new date.
-If the registrant cannot attend the new date and notifies Rehab Code within 14 days of the reschedule notice, a full credit shall be issued to the registrant’s Rehab Code account
-If the participant cancels after the 14 day grace period and prior to 21 days before the new start date of the class, the cancellation/transfer fee shall apply and the balance shall be issued as a credit to the registrant’s Rehab Code account.
-If the participant withdraws less than 21 days prior to the class, the registrant forfeits the full tuition.