Course Descriptions
Note: Because of the limited number of faculty who teach in our courses, course offerings are limited. Registration is also limited to provide maximum interaction with course faculty and allow hands-on instruction. Admission is on a first-come/first-served, space-available basis.
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A Treatment Based Classification Approach for Low Back Pain with Evidence-Based Introduction to Spinal Manipulation
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Patients with low back and pelvic/hip pain make up nearly 50% of all patients receiving outpatient physical therapy. Students will acquire skills in clinical examination, evaluation, diagnosis, and selected interventions of the lumbopelvic spine and hip. A treatment based classification approach is described and provides structure to the course. Extensive laboratory sessions are included to achieve proficiency in selected manual physical therapy interventions, therapeutic exercise and traction. Online material is viewed in advance of a live 12 hour session that focuses on development of psychomotor skills, with follow up material viewed after the live session.
Emergency Response Course
EIM's Emergency Response Course (ERC) integrates the objectives set forth by the American Red Cross and the Department of Transportation for Emergency Response. It is designed specifically for physical therapists who provide athletic venue coverage and respond to acute injuries. The class includes assessment, management and prevention of cardio-respiratory emergencies, musculoskeletal injury, medical emergencies such as shock or diabetic reactions, and environmental injuries. EIM's ERC fulfills the physical therapist eligibility requirements for Sports Physical Therapy Residency Programs and application submission for the ABPTS- SCS exam.
Evidence-based Examination and Selected Interventions for Patients with Cervical Spine Disorders
Patients with neck pain make up approximately 25% of all patients receiving outpatient physical therapy, with the economic burden of managing this condition being second only to low back pain. Join your colleagues in this hands-on, evidence-based course that integrates your clinical expertise with the most the current perspectives in physical therapy clinical examination and interventions for the cervical and thoracic spine. Spend two days refining and advancing your skills in clinical examination, evaluation, diagnosis, and selected interventions. Extensive laboratory sessions are included throughout the two days to achieve proficiency in selected manual physical therapy interventions. This course is open to licensed physical therapists only.
Evidence-based Examination and Selected Interventions for Patients with Extremity Disorders: A Refresher
Patients with painful extremity conditions make up approximately 35% of all patients receiving outpatient physical therapy. This course utilizes a hands-on, evidence-based approach designed to integrate your clinical expertise with the most the current perspectives in physical therapy clinical examination and interventions of the extremities. Due to their prevalence in clinical practice, this course will focus on the shoulder, knee, and ankle/foot regions. Spend two days refining and advancing your skills in clinical examination, evaluation, diagnosis, and selected manual interventions for these patients. Extensive, hands-on laboratory sessions are included to achieve proficiency in selected thrust and non-thrust manual physical therapy interventions. This course is open to licensed physical therapists only and is designed as a refresher course for physical therapists who have already completed both of the following courses:
Evidence-based Examination and Selected Interventions for Patients with Upper Extremity Disorders
Evidence-based Examination and Selected Interventions for Patients with Lower Extremity Disorders
Patients with a primary report of hip, knee or ankle pain make up a significant portion of all patients receiving outpatient physical therapy. Partner with us in this hands-on, evidence-based seminar that integrates your clinical expertise with current evidence for physical therapy clinical examination and interventions for the hip, knee and ankle. You will spend two days enhancing your skills in clinical examination, diagnosis, and selected interventions. Extensive laboratory sessions are included to achieve proficiency in selected thrust and non-thrust manual physical therapy interventions as well as exercise application. This course is open to licensed physical therapists only.
Evidence-based Examination and Selected Interventions for Patients with Lumbar Instability
Chronic low back pain is an epidemic phenomenon in our healthcare system. Join your colleagues in this hands-on course that will incorporate the latest evidence for the clinical examination and interventions for patients suspected to have lumbar instability. Spend two days advancing your examination and diagnostic skills to accurately identify patients likely to benefit from a stabilization approach. An update on the latest evidence from clinical trials involving core stabilization will be provided, with a focus on the application of spinal stabilization strategies and functional progression to optimize outcomes of care. Extensive laboratory sessions are included throughout.
Evidence-based Examination and Selected Interventions for Patients with Lumbopelvic Spine and Hip Disorders
Patients with low back and pelvic/hip pain make up nearly 50% of all patients receiving outpatient physical therapy. Join your colleagues in this hands-on, evidence-based course that integrates your clinical expertise with the most the current perspectives in physical therapy clinical examination and interventions for the lumbar spine, pelvis, and hip. Spend two days refining and advancing your skills in clinical examination, evaluation, diagnosis, and selected interventions. Extensive laboratory sessions are included throughout the two days to achieve proficiency in selected manual physical therapy interventions, with an emphasis on high-velocity thrust manipulation. This course is open to licensed physical therapists only.
Evidence-based Examination and Selected Interventions for Patients with Spine Disorders: A Refresher
Patients with low back and neck pain make up approximately 75% of all patients receiving outpatient physical therapy. The economic burden of these conditions on the health care system is enormous, making evidence-based practice essential for managing patients with these conditions. Partner with us in hands-on, evidence-based courses that integrate your clinical expertise with current best evidence for physical therapy clinical examination and interventions for patients with spinal disorders. Extensive, hands-on laboratory sessions are included to achieve proficiency in selected thrust and non-thrust manual physical therapy interventions. This course is open to licensed physical therapists only and is designed as a refresher course for physical therapists who have already completed both of the following courses:
Patients with pain in the shoulder, elbow or wrist/hand make up a significant portion of all patients seen receiving outpatient physical therapy. Partner with us in this hands-on, evidence-based seminar that integrates your clinical expertise with current evidence for physical therapy clinical examination and interventions for the shoulder, elbow wrist and hand. You will spend two days enhancing your skills in clinical examination, diagnosis, and selected interventions. Extensive laboratory sessions are included to achieve proficiency in selected thrust and non-thrust manual physical therapy interventions. This course is open to licensed physical therapists only.
Evidence-based Exercise for the Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders
Evidence supporting the use of therapeutic exercise in the management of various musculoskeletal disorders continues to increase. Partner with us in this hands-on, evidence-based seminar that integrates your clinical expertise with current evidence for the integration of therapeutic exercise in the management of musculoskeletal disorders of the upper and lower quadrants. You will spend two days enhancing your skills in prescribing strengthening exercises as well as performing and prescribing flexibility exercises for patients with a variety of orthopaedic conditions. Extensive laboratory sessions are included to achieve proficiency in selected thrust and non-thrust manual physical therapy interventions.
Low Back Pain Paradigm Shift: A Treatment based Classification Approach Including an Introduction to Spinal Manipulation
This hands-on, evidence-based course is a must for any clinician that wants to increase their effectiveness in treating patients with low back pain.
Translating Evidence in Motion to Evidence in Practice: A Practical "How To" Course Related to Intervention/Therapy
Have you ever asked yourself the following questions? ? What is an answerable clinical question and how do I ask one? ? What tools exist to assist me in answering clinical questions about the patient sitting in front of me? ? How do I sort through the growing amount of literature that is available and decide what constitutes evidence that can be used for decision-making? ? How can I effectively share the answer to my question with others (colleagues, employers, third-party payors)? ? Am I able to effectively answer questions posed by others (students, colleagues, and third-party payors) about evidence-based practice, treatments efficacy, and informed clinical decision-making? We all have at some point, so you?re not alone! Participants will engage in interactive learning experiences to learn how to ask the right clinical question, perform powerful on-line searches, and use cutting-edge evidence-based practice principles to make informed decisions about their patient?s care. Participants are required to bring a patient case related to treatment, which will be used in the course exercises. Once you complete this course you will not only be able to answer the questions posed above, but will be able to take back powerful tools to use on Monday morning to help your patients, educate your students and colleagues, and influence third-party payors.
Evidence-based Physical Therapy Practice Online Course: Charting a Course for your Success!
If asked, most physical therapists and other health care providers would acknowledge that they want to provide their patients with the most effective and highest quality care available. Although we would certainly expect this altruistic attitude of others as well as ourselves, the unfortunate reality is that most patients don?t receive the care they need.1, 2 How can the gap between what our patients need versus what they actually receive be bridged? The answer is evidence-based practice (EBP).This multi-level course (with a nautical theme that will become obvious) is designed for physical therapists who need a basic introduction to the principles of EBP as well as those who want to ?take it to the next level? and improve their current EBP knowledge and skill-set.1. Awtry EH, Loscalzo J. Aspirin. Circulation 2000;101(10):1206-18.2. Stafford RS, Radley DC. The underutilization of cardiac medications of proven benefit, 1990 to 2002. J Am Coll Cardiol 2003;41(1):56-61.
OCS Test Prep Course
The OCS Test Prep Course is now available! This course is designed to provide a structured, customized method of studying for the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) examination. The heart of this course is more than 200 questions similar in format and content to the questions asked on this challenging examination. Students start the course by taking a pre-test to establish areas of weakness. Areas of weakness are then improved with a combination of feedback on each question missed as well as short web based lectures and easily digestible content to allow focused and efficient improvement in those areas that need it most. Innovative Flash based testing software by articulate allows missing a question to become a learning experience in itself as answer level feedback instructs the student on why the incorrect answer is wrong (or gives more information about correct answers). The course is completed with the passing of a timed post-test, although all of the course content remains available to the student until after the OCS examination test date. This course does more than provide testing to allow efficient study. Students will find more than 300 links to EIM presentations, short topic reviews, web based resources and other useful items. All of these links are organized in an innovative 'mind-map' format that allows for organized and efficient preparation. EIM is excited to offer this high tech, innovative approach to learning that leverages the capabilities of the internet to create a truly unique learning environment. An infomercial and free trial are available here.
Manipalooza 2010
Manipalooza is a 4 day festival of hands on learning in manipulation, soft tissue techniques & pain management strategies. You will learn the most cutting edge techniques from experts in the PT field.
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