1. sports
2. running and jogging

2015 MAPTA Spring Conference
• Two C.E. Programs to
choose from
• Business Meeting
• Reception
April 18-19, 2015
Lodge at Whitefish Lake,
Whitefish
OPTION 1: Balance Rehabilitation: Translating Research into
Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Anne Shumway-Cook, PT, PhD, FAPTA
10.75 Contact Hours/ 1.075 CEUs * Montana Category A
The overall goal of this course is to discuss new concepts
in the assessment and treatment of balance impairments
leading to loss of functional independence and falls in both
neurologic and geriatric populations. The course will review
some of the research related to the physiologic basis for
normal and impaired balance, and consider the application of
this research in the assessment and treatment of patients with
balance disorders.
About the Instructor:
Anne Shumway-Cook, PT, PhD, FAPTA is a Professor
Emeritus in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington. Her research
focuses on understanding the physiologic basis for balance
and mobility disorders in neurologic and geriatric populations,
and the translation of this research into best practices related
to assessment and treatment of balance disorders. She has
published extensively, and is coauthor of the book Motor
Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice. Her clini-
cal practice focused on treatment of adults with balance and
mobility impairments; she developed a number of hospital and
community evidence-based fall prevention programs.
At the completion of this course participants will be able to:
1. Discuss the control of balance within a dynamic systems
model, and within the International Classification of
Function, Health and Disability.
2. Describe sensory, motor and cognitive contributions to
normal and impaired balance in older adults and those
with neurologic pathology.
3. Discuss and demonstrate methods for assessing motor,
sensory and cognitive aspects of balance control in the
clinic.
4. Discuss current best practices related to retraining
balance in both geriatric and neurologic populations;
develop a progression of exercises designed to improve
motor, sensory and cognitive aspects of balance and
discuss the evidence to support these strategies.
Agenda, see next page >>
OPTION 2: Evaluation and Treatment of the Injured Runner: A
Movement System Approach Gregory Holtzman PT, DPT & Ryan DeGeeter, PT, DPT, CSCS
6.75 Contact Hours/ 0.675 CEU * Montana Category A
In recent years, running has become an increasingly popular
form of physical activity. Estimates suggest that the number
of runners in the United States has increased to up to 4 to
14 million individuals over the past several years. Running
is a relatively cheap and effective form of physical activity, making it a common choice of exercise for a variety of
people. However, running is not without risk. Recreational
and competitive runners alike can sustain injuries as a result
of improper training, poor running mechanics, and underlying
movement faults. Healthcare professionals, specifically physical therapists, are becoming more involved with the evaluation and treatment of running injuries. The purpose of this
course is to provide information that will enable the healthcare
professional to thoroughly evaluate the injured runner and to
confidently prescribe appropriate intervention techniques. The
course will highlight proper running mechanics and describe
common running injuries that occur with improper technique.
A movement system evaluation will be described to identify
specific impairments of muscle strength, length, and recruitment that are relevant to the injured runner. Specific interventions to modify running mechanics will be discussed.
After completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the physical stress theory as it relates to
common running injuries, including the specific impact
of sustained postures and repeated movements.
2. Explain how specific impairments of muscle strength,
length, and recruitment can adversely affect running
mechanics.
3. Describe common running injuries and understand
the relationship of faulty running mechanics to these
injuries.
4. Describe specific tests and measures that can be used
to thoroughly evaluate the injured runner.
5. Describe specific interventions (exercise, education,
and physical agents/modalities) that can be used to successfully treat the injured runner.
Agenda, see next page >>
Balance Course Agenda
Running Course Agenda:
Saturday:
Saturday:
7:00-8:00am Professional Forum: Join MAPTA leaders as they discuss current issues affecting PTs, Topic will be posted
online in April
8:00-8:45am
Introduction to Balance Rehabilitation
8:45-10:00am
Motor Contributions to Normal and Impaired Balance
10:00-10:15amBreak
10:15-12:00pm Sensory Contributions to Normal and Impaired
Balance
12:00-2:00pm
Lunch and Business Meeting
2:00-3:00pm
Cognitive Contributions to Normal and Impaired
Balance
3:00-3:15pm
Break
3:15-5:30pm
Clinical Applications: Assessment of Balance with Lab
5:30-6:30pm
Reception for attendees
Sunday:
8:00-9:30am
Treatment of Balance: What is the evidence?
9:30-9-45am
Clinical Applications: Treatment of Balance, Case
Studies
9:45-10:15am
Small group work on case studies
7:00-8:00am: Registration, Coffee, and
Professional Forum: Join MAPTA leaders as they
discuss current issues affecting PTs, Topic will be
posted online in April
8:00-10:00am: Introduction to the Evaluation and Treatment of the
Injured Runner
10:00-10:15am: Break
10:15-11:15am: Live evaluation with treadmill
11:15-12:00pm: Runner’s Knee
12:00-2:00pm: Lunch and business meeting
2:00-2:45pm: Chronic Hamstring Strain
2:45-3:30pm: Plantar fasciitis and Achilles Tendonitis
3:30-3:45pm: Break
3:45-4:45pm: Treatment: Running drills and key aspects of muscle strengthening
4:45-5:15pm: Development of a Running Clinic
5:30-6:30pm:
Reception for attendees
10:15-10:30am Break
10:30-11:30am Group Discussion – Treatment
11:30-12:00am Summary and Conclusions
Provisions include a light continental breakfast both days
including coffee, lunch at the business meeting, and evening
reception on Saturday.
Accommodations:
Rooms can be reserved at the Lodge at Whitefish Lake,
online with the group id: MTPTA15, password WHITEFISH
Please call 406-863-4000. Rooms begin at $99+tax, call or
see online for options.
Business Meeting
Business meeting and elections will be held at noon on
Saturday, April 18, 2015. Lunch is included for those registered for Saturday courses. Please RSVP if you are not registered (you may register online). Please send agenda items
to the office or President Jay Shaver by April 1, 2015. Final
agenda will be posted by April 8.
Cancellation Policy, Group Discounts
Due to limited space, please refer to the policies found at
mapta.com
Montana Chapter
TWO WAYS TO REGISTER:
APTA
PO Box 8575
Online (credit card or check):
Missoula MT 59807 mapta.com
Mail (check): MAPTA | PO Box 8575 |
Missoula MT 59807
CONTACT US:
Fax: 877-546-9331
www.mapta.com
mapta@mapta.com
If Registering by check, you may register
online and click “pay by check”; If you prefer we do this, please send the fee below
with names, addresses, emails, and phone.
Please also include your license type (PT,
PTA, etc)
Balance Course, Anne Shumway:
Early Bird
Regular Tel: 406-543-1823
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: April 8
(before April 8)
(after April 8)
Running Course, 1 Day:
Early Bird
Regular
(before April 8)
(after April 8)
Member $325$350$199$224
Non-Member $385$399$249$269
Lifetime Member or Student - Please call for pricing