Sports Medicine Continuing Education

This two-day course involves a mix of theory, demonstration and hands-on practice. Actual evaluation and treatments will be performed by each participant using the methods learned. Plenty of time is allotted for hands on practice as well as questions and discussion

Muscle Energy Technique is one of the most effective and valuable manual techniques for the identification and correction of somatic asymmetry and hypomobility. These techniques can be used immediately to find and correct the causes of all types of pain. These are not cover up procedures, but rather techniques that cure the problem with dramatic results. Unlike manipulative techniques, MET works via evidenced-based neuro-physiology using the muscle spindles to release tight muscles and decrease tone and excitability, thus restoring the bones and joints to normal mobility and returning them to symmetrical, smooth function. Due to the hands-on nature of this course, class size is limited to assure a very high quality educational experience. Tank, bathing suit top or sports bra recommended for lab. This course is approved for 16 CEUs by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association. Individual states may vary due to their certification boards. 

1. Explain the basic concepts of muscles as they relate to the somatic dysfunctions 
2.  Explain the overwhelming advantages of MET vs Manipulation 
3. Describe the muscle spindle structure as well as its neuro-faciliatory functions  
4. Assess "barriers" by palpation and understand the physiologic significance  
5. Identify gait / stance asymmetries as they relate to somatic dysfunction

Saturday, March 6, 2027 -- 8:00am-5:00pm

7:30-8:00 AM -- Registration Starts at 7:30am

8:00- 8:15 AM -- Introductions, Opening remarks, Schedule overview

8:15- 9:15 AM -- Definition of MET, History of MET, Goals of Met, MET vs Manipulations

9:15- 10:15 AM -- Anatomy review, Muscle Spindle Physiology, Integration of the Spindle in Met

10:15- 10:30 AM -- BREAK 

10:30- 11:00 AM -- Palpation Lab, Boney Landmarks, Barrier Perception

10:30- 11:00 AM -- Shoulder/Neck Anatomy + Arthrokinematics, MET for Muscles of UE/Shoulder and C Spine 

11:00 AM- 12:00 PM -- Practice Lab all UE / Shoulder MET

12:00- 12:30 PM -- Lunch Break (1/2 hour) 

12:30-2:00 PM -- Review of AM Session

• Overview of Thoracic Spine, Arthrokinematics / Biomechanics 
• Palpation / Mobility Screening / Segmental Testing 
• Naming the Dysfunction
• Cheat Rules
• Evaluation and Treat Type I and Type II Thoracic Dysfunction

2:00 – 2:15 PM -- Break

2:15-4:45 PM -- Lab Practice All Thoracic Spine MET 

4:45- 5:00 PM -- Closing and homework 

Sunday, March 7, 2027 -- 8:00am-5:00pm 

7:30-8:00 AM -- Registration 

8:00-9:00 AM -- Review of previous session – Q&A

• Overview / Anatomy of the Rib Cage Mechanism
• Breathing Disorders and Fibromyalgia 

9:00- 10:15 AM -- Rib Articulation and Biomechanics of Breathing 

• Hyper-ventilations Syndrome Respiratory Alkalosis 
• Palpation / Evaluation / Differentiation of Rib Dysfunctions

10:15 – 10:30 AM -- Break 

10:30 – 11:00 AM -- Rib Evaluation and Treatment

• Respiratory vs. Structural Rib Dysfunctions
• Treatment of Respiratory Dysfunctions: Caught Inspired / Expired
• Treatment of Structural Rib Dysfunctions: Int. / Ext. Torsions 
• Treatment of Caliper Rib Dysfunctions 

11:00 AM- 12:00 PM -- Lab Practice of All Rib MET Practice demonstrations

12:00 – 12:30 PM -- Lunch Break (1/2 hour) 

12:30- 2:00 PM -- Review of rib dysfunction 

• Overview / Anatomy of Cervical Spine 

• Palpation / Arthrokinematics Vertebral Artery Testing and BPPV 

• Treatment Start Up 

• O-A Anatomy / Biomechanics / Treatment 

• A-A Anatomy/ Biomechanics / Treatment

• Mid Cervical Anatomy / Biomechanics / Treatment

2:00-2:15 PM -- Break

2:15- 4:45 PM -- Lab Practice all Cervical Spine MET 

4:45 – 5:00 PM -- Complete system review/Closing remarks

• If you need to cancel your course registration two weeks or more before the start of the course, your registration fee will be refunded minus at 6% administrative fee secondary to transaction fees that we incur.  OR you can transfer your registration to another course at no additional fee if the other course is within a 6-month time frame from the date of the original course for which you registered.
• No refunds will be provided if the cancellation is within 2 weeks of the course date.  OR you can transfer your registration to another course at no additional fee if the other course is within a 6-month time frame from the date of the original course for which you registered.  Transfers are limited to 1 transfer per registration.
• No refunds or transfers will be issued for no shows at the course, nor for cancellations any time after the course start date.
• No refunds or transfers will be issued in a participant begins the course and is not able to complete if for any reason.

University of Michigan Health-Sports Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age. MedSport is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in all aspects of its continuing education activities. Participants who have special needs are encouraged to contact program organizers so that all reasonable efforts to accommodate these needs can be made.

• Objective testing has taken the physical medicine domain by storm, prompting clinicians to explore more deliberate testing strategies to better test, track, and compare client outcomes. At the core of this initiative was a graduation from subjective “strength” testing, commonly seen as manual muscle testing, into more organized force testing areas, like dynamometry. While this agenda was a necessary and important component to evolve the profession, it unintentionally created a dilemma and challenge for clinicians in the field seeing clients. “How can I collect objective data using a dynamometer within my budget of time, resource, cost, and current understanding?” Thus, “Dungeons and Dynamometers: A Force Course” was created.
• This course is designed and organized with practitioners in mind. It will systematically build a narrative around force testing; specifically, the why, how, and when one should use it. Finally, it will culminate with allocated time to practice, explore, and troubleshoot integrating force testing into practice immediately. The goal is to demystify the process and make this modality usable and pragmatic through practical cases and sandbox-style lab-based learning. Improving these concepts will not only improve clients’ experiences and outcomes, but it will continue to progress the profession towards more objective interventions.
• We hope you are as excited for this course as we are. You can count on plenty of laughs, exceptional memes, and witty puns, but we guarantee useful information and real-world skill learning. “Dungeons and Dynamometers: A Force Course” is exactly what you were looking for. Let’s have some fun.
• This 15.0-hour course will include lecture and lab demonstration to explore the nuances of data collection, dynamometry, set-up, execution, troubleshooting, and interpretation.
• The lab component will be a lab-based session intended to be sandbox-style learning and exploration with dynamometry using various cases and instructor-led objectives. This is designed to be fun, engaging, and purely practical. We know that lab practice is good stuff, so we are making it the focal point!

This content is presented in a progression that allows the learner to understand theory, improve technical expertise, and achieve the repetitions needed to improve their clinical decision-making and

1. Describe the principles behind data collection using force testing
2. Identify the key components of a valid and reliable test using handheld and in-line dynamometry
3. Select the appropriate testing parameters for force testing around the hip, knee, ankle, and shoulder
4. Compose a systematic approach to using dynamometry that reduces the risk of common user-related errors
5. Analyze data collected from force testing with respect to the individual and normative data relevant to that test
6. Apply the information collected from testing to the plan of care with consideration to therapeutic interventions

Day 1

7:30 – 8:00 AM -- Course Registration

8:00 - 09:00 AM -- Dynamometer Overview

9:00 - 10:15 AM -- Foundations of Setup

10:15 - 10:30 AM -- Break

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM -- Knee Extension & Flexion Demonstration

12:00 - 1:00 PM -- Lunch (on your own)

1:00 - 1:30 PM -- Understanding Torque

1:30 - 2:30 PM -- Hip Torque Demonstration

2:30 - 2:45 PM -- Break

2:45 - 3:45 PM -- Skills Review - Random Joint Assessment #1

3:45 - 4:45 PM -- Spotting Errors Lecture/Demonstration

4:45 - 5:00 PM -- Review of concepts/Verbal quiz

Day 2

8:00 - 8:15 AM -- Review/Discussion of Day 1

8:15 - 8:45 AM -- Testing Positions

8:45 - 10:00 AM -- Skills Review - Random Joint Assessment #2

10:00 - 10:15 AM -- Break

10:15 AM - 12:00 PM -- Testing to Training Lecture/Demonstration

12:00 - 1:00 PM -- Lunch (on your own)

1:00 - 1:45 PM -- Normative Data

1:45 - 2:30 PM -- Using Data to Tell a Story

2:30 - 2:45 PM -- Break

2:45 - 3:45 PM -- Skills Review - Random Joint Assessment #3

3:45 - 4:45 PM -- Final Skills Review - Random Joint Assessment #4

4:45 - 5:00 PM -- Wrapping it up/Putting it all together

Equipment Required for the Course: Lab Clothing 

• If you need to cancel your course registration two weeks or more before the start of the course, your registration fee will be refunded minus at 6% administrative fee secondary to transaction fees that we incur.  OR you can transfer your registration to another course at no additional fee if the other course is within a 6-month time frame from the date of the original course for which you registered.
• No refunds will be provided if the cancellation is within 2 weeks of the course date.  OR you can transfer your registration to another course at no additional fee if the other course is within a 6-month time frame from the date of the original course for which you registered.  Transfers are limited to 1 transfer per registration.
• No refunds or transfers will be issued for no shows at the course, nor for cancellations any time after the course start date.
• No refunds or transfers will be issued in a participant begins the course and is not able to complete if for any reason.

University of Michigan Health-Sports Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age. MedSport is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in all aspects of its continuing education activities. Participants who have special needs are encouraged to contact program organizers so that all reasonable efforts to accommodate these needs can be made.