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Physical & Occupational Therapy CEU Courses

Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes
Systemic Manifestations, Treatment Approach, & Navigating the Complex Patient

15 CEU Physical Therapy Course

We are currently an approved CEU provider in FL and TX. We are adding other states. Please click below to request CEU approval in your state.

$465 Earlybird > 6 wks prior

Recommended Reading

Taming the Zebra is the ultimate guide to prepare for your upcoming in-person Physical Therpay continuing education (CEU) class. With its comprehensive coverage of HSD/EDS and practical and evidence-based treatment approaches, it's the best resource to help you get the most from the course.

Taming the Zebra book cover
Course Agenda

Course Agenda

DAY 1

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7:30 AM

Registration

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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Introduction to pathophysiology, etiology, epidemiology, and diagnostic

criteria

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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Application of diagnostic criteria (Lab)

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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Dysautonomia and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), pathophysiology and diagnostic criteria

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10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Break

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10:15 AM -11:30 AM

Beyond Diagnosis: Physical therapy examination and evaluation of patients with HSD and EDS

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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Application of PT examination techniques (Lab)

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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Mast cell activation disorder (MCAD), gut health and pelvic health issues

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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Musculoskeletal interventions for HSD/EDS and POTS through the life-span.

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3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Break

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3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Interventions for HSD and POTS, including both case studies of pediatric, adult and geriatric patients, small and large group discussion about treatment modifications (Lab)

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3:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Psychosocial components of care: sleep hygiene, stress management, coping skills

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4:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Integrating with other providers: medical management, etc.

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4:30 PM -5:00 PM

Medically complex case studies

DAY 2

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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Neurological Manifestations in EDS/HSD

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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Examination of the mid to lower cervical spine and upper cervical spine, treatment

approaches and activation of stabilizers.

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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Lab to practice palpating and treatment via long hold repositioning, activation of stabilizers, and self treatment approaches

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10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Break

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10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Pain generators and differential treatment approaches

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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Upper extremity examination and treatment

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11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Elbow and hand assessment and treatment of common subluxations (Lab)
 

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

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1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Thoracic spine and lumbar evaluation and techniques to aid alignment
 

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Assessing and teaching self treatments of thoracic, rib and lumbar subluxations (Lab)

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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Hip vs Pelvis subluxations

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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Assessing spine vs pelvis vs hip subluxations (Lab)

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3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Break

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3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Knee, tibiofibular and foot subluxations - evaluation and treatment ideas for common subluxations

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3:45 PM - 4:15PM

Assessing knee vs tibiofibular vs foot subluxation (Lab)

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4:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Orthopedically complex case studies

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4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Q & A with Summary

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

At the end of this Physical Therapy CEU course participants will be able to:

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  • Perform clinical examinations to screen for HSD/hEDS and will have access to online resources for screening other types of EDS

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  • Screen for common comorbidities such as Mast Cell Activation

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  • Syndrome, Autonomic Dysfunction, and Digestive Issues and will know when to refer out for specialty care

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  • Modify treatments to accommodate comorbidities

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  • Perform clinical testing for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

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  • (POTS) and will be able to modify exercise approaches for treatment of POTS

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  • Recognize common subluxations in the major joints of the body and will demonstrate at least one treatment for correction of these subluxations

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  • Understand the treatment paradigm presented so they can apply it to treatment of patients with HSD/EDS

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  • Gain mastery over treatment progression in this patient population

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  • Identify red flags that require safety checks prior to continuing with treatment

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  • Identify common neurological manifestations in HSD/EDS

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  • Identify the multiple types and drivers of pain that patients with HSD/EDS may present with

Contact us HERE if you are interested in hosting an in-person course in your area.

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