PT Course Description

RESCUE YOUR BACK: COURSE 1 - INTRODUCTION

Presented by:
Cathy Mahon, PT, MS

November 4 & 5, 2011 (Fri & Sat)

Annapolis, Maryland

"The fundamental problem
in the treatment of back pain is that 85% of the time
the cause is unknown."

ABOUT THE COURSE

The cause of back pain is unknown 85% of the time; that impacts 60 million Americans.

What’s missing?.... The evaluation recommended in this course.

The material in this course takes the foundation of what is learned in physical therapy school a few steps further to obtain a more accurate and measurable picture of the patient. For most patients the data obtained clearly demonstrates that the limitations in their basic mechanics is the cause of their back pain. This course will focus on the following:

Measurement Technique. Technique is important when taking measurements in order to accurately obtain the mechanical picture unique to each patient.
Assessment. Matching the patient’s mechanical picture to their pain/symptoms is the key step, and establishes the physical therapist as the expert on back pain (particularly for those 85%.)
Patient Education. Patient understanding of their own unique mechanical limitations facilitates patient ownership and success.
Treatment. The treatment plan is based on objective and measurable findings and is subsequently more successful.

COURSE SCHEDULE (2-days)

7:30-8:00 AM	Continental Breakfast (Registration on Day 1)
8:00-12:00	Lecture and Lab
12:00-12:45	Lunch (Included)
12:45-5:00	Lecture and Lab (concludes 4:30 on Day 2)

TOPICS

Back Pain and Basic Human Mechanics (Patient Demonstration/Cases)
The System Limitations Approach to Pain
The Many Roles of Pain
Big Four Mechanics of Human Movement
Assessment
Protective Program
Corrective Program
Putting it into Practice

COURSE OBJECTIVES

After this course the participant will be able to:

use the basic tools of physical therapy evaluation to determine if limitations in mechanics are causing the patient’s pain.
use the data obtained about the patient’s pain and mechanics to develop:
- tailored program to help the patient protect the back during daily activities.
- a home exercise program to effectively addresses limitations in mechanics.
- a ‘quick relief strategy’ the patient can use to decrease their pain on their own.
recognize the role physical therapy needs to play in the back pain epidemic, and the important role this evaluation can play in the issues surrounding direct access.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Cathy Mahon, PT, MS has been practicing physical therapy for twenty five years receiving a MS in Physical Therapy from Boston University in 1986 and a BS in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland in 1983. Cathy acquired an expertise in orthopedics in the area of pain and dysfunction of the spine and extremities and has a private practice in Annapolis, Maryland which focuses on back pain. Cathy has written a book on back pain that will be the primary course manual.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 1.5 CEUs; the Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy for contact hours; and accepted for equivalent credit in Virginia. A CEU certificate will be issued upon completion of the course. A record of CEUs earned will be retained by the Sponsor.

LOCATION

Hampton Inn & Suites
124 Womack Drive
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-571-0200
www.annapolissuites.hamptoninn.com

ATTIRE

Please bring appropriate attire for the lab portion of the course.

CANCELLATIONS

We reserve the right to cancel the Course at any time and will refund the full registration fee. We are not responsible for any other expenses incurred. Cancellations received in writing 14 days before the date of the course is refundable less an administrative fee of $25.00. A 50% refund is available for cancellations less than 14 days. There will be no refund for cancellations received 7 days or less before the date of the course.

INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

Registration Fee:
$399.00

(includes continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, refreshments and book/manual)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW »

For more information, please contact The Mahon Group at:
Phone: 410-263-0333
Fax: 410-280-3201
Email: mahongroup@aol.com

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS APPROACH

"I am impressed with how comprehensive and thoughtful your approach is to therapy... I must say, even with all the study of the spine that I have done, I had never thought of many of the connections you made."

Brian S., MD
Neurosurgeon

"I am pleased and amazed with the results. I have been to other PT’s before, but it only got me through a crisis, there were no long term results and long term chronic pain has been my real problem."

Stephen B.,
Education/Admin.

"I saw a PT when I had three bulging discs. When one herniated I had surgery, then the disc re-herniated. After all of that, I was very fortunate to see Cathy as my PT. I now wonder if I may have avoided the herniations and surgery if I had this approach to PT first."

Andrea S.,
HR Director

"Cathy helped me understand my pain. When you understand why you hurt, you have the ability to make changes to control your pain. This practical approach is especially effective for busy professionals and helps cut through the myriad of techniques available in the marketplace."

Laura M.,
RN & Attorney