Finding Dysfunction: A Master Clinician’s Approach to Finding the Cause of Patients' Pain

At the completion of this seminar, the participant will be able to:

• Synthesize data from a clinical exam to develop a master-level approach to finding the root cause of upper and lower extremity pain
• Identify 4 pathological barriers to motion which can contribute to peripheral joint pain
• Apply the Joint-Muscle-Fascia-Compensation Framework to justify single and multiple dysfunctions that can contribute to peripheral joint pain
• Devise 1-2 pain pathways for upper and lower extremity joints in all 3 planes of motion
• Apply the Hypo-Hyper Compensation Model, and as outlined in the manual, and identify 4 ways in which this model contributes to the origin of peripheral joint pain
• Accurately describe the significance of applying the Test-Treat-Retest concept and justify the use of 1-2 manual therapy techniques for each pathological barrier to motion
• Explain 2 mechanisms by which mechanical pain is perceived in the brain
• Interpret 3 key pieces of the patient’s subjective history that give the clinician information by which to find dysfunction effectively and efficiently

At the completion of this seminar, the participant will be able to:

• Synthesize data from a clinical exam to develop a master-level approach to finding the root cause of upper and lower extremity pain
• Identify 4 pathological barriers to motion which can contribute to peripheral joint pain
• Apply the Joint-Muscle-Fascia-Compensation Framework to justify single and multiple dysfunctions that can contribute to peripheral joint pain
• Devise 1-2 pain pathways for upper and lower extremity joints in all 3 planes of motion
• Apply the Hypo-Hyper Compensation Model, and as outlined in the manual, and identify 4 ways in which this model contributes to the origin of peripheral joint pain
• Accurately describe the significance of applying the Test-Treat-Retest concept and justify the use of 1-2 manual therapy techniques for each pathological barrier to motion
• Explain 2 mechanisms by which mechanical pain is perceived in the brain
• Interpret 3 key pieces of the patient’s subjective history that give the clinician information by which to find dysfunction effectively and efficiently

Approved for 16.5 hours for PTs and PTAs: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Approved for 16 hours for OTs and OTAs: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, ND, OR, PA, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Approved for 16 Category A hours by the BOC for Athletic Trainers.

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What will I learn in this course?
You will learn a systematic framework for identifying the true cause of patients’ pain using a global approach. The course emphasizes the Joint-Muscle-Fascia-Compensation (JMFC) Framework and the Hypo-Hyper Compensation Model, giving you tools to assess dysfunctions in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle, and foot, as well as spinal referred pain.

Who should take this course?
This course is designed for clinicians who want to refine their evaluation skills and develop a master-level approach to finding the root cause of peripheral joint pain.

What will I be able to do after the course?
You will be able to synthesize clinical exam data, identify pathological barriers to motion, apply the JMFC Framework, develop pain pathways in all three planes of motion, and apply the Test-Treat-Retest concept to justify manual therapy techniques for each barrier.

Are there any prerequisites?
There are no prerequisites, though a solid understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy and manual therapy techniques is recommended to get the most out of the course.

What course materials are provided?
You will receive a full printed course manual, as well as a post-course follow-up video from the instructor.

What should I wear to the course?
Wear comfortable athletic clothing that allows for full movement during hands-on labs.

Is this course mostly lecture or lab?
This course is about 75% lecture and 25% hands-on lab. The lecture sessions focus on teaching the JMFC Framework, the hypo-hyper compensation model, and case study analysis, while the lab portions give you the opportunity to practice applying these frameworks to assessment and treatment.