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Upcoming Events:
Traditional and Non-Traditional Therapeutic Methods and Exercises for Dealing with Specific Musculoskeletal Conditions of the Lumbar Spine, Pelvic, Hip, and Shoulder Complex
Friday/Saturday, Sept 14th-15th, 2012
11 CEU Hours
Call 447-1991 for registration or more information
Past Events:
Multiplane Functional Exercises For Common Musculoskeletal Pathology
Foot, Ankle, Knee, Hip, Lumbar Spine and Shoulder Complex
Saturday, August 27th, 2011
Cindy Merrick, MS, PT, a physical therapist in Norman, OK has co-owned and operated Therapy In Motion, a private outpatient practice for nearly 20 years. Her clinical achievements, experience, treatment approach and leadership philosophy have contributed her growing successful practice of three metro area clinics. Merrick’s “Multiplane Functional Exercises for Common Musculoskeletal Pathology” is an interactive seminar that will cover detailed anatomy, common pathology and effective exercise for the foot, ankle, knee, hip, lumbar spine, and shoulder complex. Emphasis will be placed upon innovative functional exercises using a variety of exercise equipment and techniques.
You will not want to miss this informative evidence based and affordable continuing education opportunity. Learn from the best about new ways to help your patients move forward into a brighter, more functional and pain free future.
- Understand the basic principles of exercise
- Incorporate neutral posture into exercise
- Integrate appropriate biomechanics into exercise
- Utilize an anatomical foundation for exercise
- Create individualized functional multiplane exercises
- Create individualized UE and LE plyometric programs
- Develop comprehensive exercise regimes for common musculoskeletal pathology of the lumbar spine, hip, knee, foot/ankle, and shoulder complex
Anatomy, common pathology and exercise for:
- Hip – OA, Greater Trochanteric Bursitis, Piriformis Syndrome, Snapping Hip
- Lumbar – HNP, DDD, Stenosis, Vertebral Rotations, Spondylothesis, Hypomobility, Hypermobility
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| 8:00 A.M | Registration | |||
| 8:30 A.M | Welcome & Introduction, Professional Integration | |||
| 9:00 A.M | Posture, Biomechanics, Exercise Principles | |||
| 10:00 A.M | Balance and LE proprioception | |||
| 11:00 A.M | Break | |||
| 11:15 A.M | Anatomy, common pathology and exercise for:
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| 12:30 P.M | Lunch (Provided) | |||
| 3:15 P.M | Break | |||
| 3:30 P.M | Anatomy, common pathology and exercise for:
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| 4:30 P.M | UE and LE Plyometrics | |||
| 5:00 P.M | Conclusion and Q & A | |||
| 5:30 P.M | Adjourn | |||
For more information on this course contact:
C0-Owner & Physical Therapist ph (405) 447-1991 x 117 Cindy Merrick serves as the President and Founder of Therapy in Motion. She received a Masters degree in 1979 from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelors degree in physical therapy from the University of Oklahoma in 1987. Originally from…Read more To complete payment please mail a check payable: or call (405) 447-1991 x117 to make payment over the phone.
Cindy Merrick, MS PT
email: ptherapist@therapyinmotion.net
Therapy In Motion
Attn. Continuing Education
2475 Boardwalk
Norman, OK 73069