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City: Ottawa (Stittsville), ON  Dates: Nov 1 – 3, 2024
Type: Part D Course #: CA24D002
Instructor: Richard Rosedale
PT, Dip. MDT 		Course Cost: $795.00
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Agility Physiotherapy & Sports Injury
5373 Fernbank Road Unit 6
Stittsville (Kanata), ON K2G 1V5
 Cosponsor: Erin Tighe
Agility Physiotherapy and Sports Injury

Schedule and Other Important Information (if applicable)

This course runs on the 01, 02, 03NOV (clinic), 07NOV (online evening - see schedule below). This course is open to MDT trained clinicians that have completed Parts A through C. This 28 hour course will review and advance the theory and practical application of MDT in relation to the Cervical & Thoracic spine, and introduce the concept of MDT in the management of upper limb musculoskeletal disorders.

The course will firstly help participants expand their ability to assess, classify and manage patients with cervical and thoracic problems, related referred pain and functional limitations.

Secondly, the theory and practical application of MDT for upper limb musculoskeletal disorders is presented. Lectures, patient assessments and practical sessions are utilised to demonstrate the characteristics and management of the MDT syndromes and OTHER subgroups, as they present in the upper limb.

Problem solving, reflective learning, clinical reasoning, practical activities and patient demonstrations are utilised to ensure participants gain a broader knowledge of MDT within the biopsychosocial framework.

Patient demonstrations are used to illustrate the reassessment process and allow participants to get a realistic impression of the impact of the MDT system on different patient presentations over 2-3 treatment sessions. This course does not have a pre-requisite online component.

In preparation for challenging the Credentialling Exam, please review your Parts A, B and C course manuals prior to the Part D to determine if there is content you need clarified. Total contact hours = 28.

Course Schedule (Eastern Time):

Session 1 In-clinic/01NOV (FRI) 2:00pm-7:45pm
Session 2 In-clinic/02NOV (Sat) 8:00am-5:00pm
Session 3 In-clinic/03NOV (Sun) 8:00am-5:00pm
Session 4 ONLINE/07NOV (THU) 3:00pm-8:00pm

Course status: Pending Confirmation

Course Goals:

Cervical and Thoracic Spine
This course will help participants develop more advanced knowledge and skills to:
1. Identify and discuss common problems encountered in the application of MDT for patients with cervical and thoracic spine problems.
2. Analyse and discuss the MDT assessment and how it assists with patient classification.
3. Consider the application of clinician forces, and how they fit with MDT’s ‘Progression of Forces’ concept.
4. Perform clinician techniques for the cervical and thoracic spine at an advanced level and to identify difficulties with, or variations of, their application.
5. Analyse case studies of patients presenting with cervical/thoracic symptoms and determine the appropriate classification.

Upper Limb
Participants will be provided with the introductory knowledge and basic skills to begin to:
1. Describe and discuss the current evidence base for the use of MDT for upper limb musculoskeletal disorders.
2. Describe the characteristics of Derangement, Dysfunction and Postural syndromes as they present in upper limb musculoskeletal disorders.
3. Perform MDT assessments for upper limb musculoskeletal disorders and determine the presence of MDT syndromes.
4. Design appropriate management programs for patients who present with Derangement, Dysfunction and Postural syndromes in the upper limb.
5. Analyse case studies and/or role plays of patients presenting with upper limb symptoms and determine the appropriate classification.

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