Active Release Techniques - Long Nerve Entrapment with Gross Anatomy (Cooper & Thompson, Oct. 27-28)

Hayward, CA US
October 27, 2018 to October 28, 2018

Overview

This is a 12-hour course that will contain a laboratory discussion section and a hands-on ART Active Release Techniques practice section. Prosected cadavers will be demonstrated to the participants. Focus of the anatomy portion will be on peripheral nervous system pathway and relationships to surrounding structures. The hands-on ART practice section will allow participants to apply what was discussed in the anatomy section to the treatment of nerve entrapment syndromes.

Spaces in each course are limited.

There will NOT be a practical exam administered.

12 general CE credits

Schedule

Saturday, registration 7:30-8am; seminar 8am-5pm. 
     Lunch break approximately one hour, near noon (at instructor discretion) as well as two 15-minute breaks (snacks will be provided)
Sunday, 8am-12pm

Prerequisites

ART providers signing up for this course must be certified in Upper Extremity and Lower Extremity.

This course comes with a manual and a DVD that should be studied for 3-4 weeks before attending the course.

Please allow 3-5 business days for shipping.

Cost

The cost is $1395 for DCs and Students and $795 for recertification.

Learning Objectives

Intent

The course is designed to reinforce the fundamental anatomic and procedural knowledge of Active Release Techniques. This will be accomplished in two ways:

  1. Providing a review of the gross anatomic components of the peripheral nervous   system and the musculoskeletal system
  2. Allowing participants to practice and enhance treatment skills through a hands-on portion of the course.

Goals

  1. Enhancement of participants’ anatomic knowledge.
  2. Allow visualization of the structures studied in the course.
  3. Discuss common nerve entrapment sites.
  4. Discuss treatment for nerve entrapments.  
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 12.00 CA Chiro Board, Category B
    CA Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Cat B
  • 12.00 CO Chiropractic Board
    Colorado Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  • 12.00 CT Chiropractic Board
    Connecticut Board of Chiropractic Examiner
  • 12.00 DC Chiropractic Board
    District of Columbia Board of Chiropractic
  • 12.00 DE Chiropractic Board
    Delaware Board of Chiropractic
  • 12.00 HI Chiropractic Board
    Hawaii Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  • 12.00 IA Chiropractic Board
    Iowa Board of Chiropractic
  • 12.00 ID Chiropractic Board
    Idaho Board of Chiropractic Physicians
  • 12.00 IL Chiropractic Board
    Illinois Medical Licensing Board
  • 12.00 IN Chiropractic Board
    Indiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  • 12.00 MA Chiropractic Board
    Massachusetts Board of Registration of Chiropractors
  • 12.00 MD Chiropractic Board
    Maryland Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  • 12.00 MI Chiropractic Board
    Michigan Board of Chiropractic
  • 12.00 MS Chiropractic Board
    Mississippi Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  • 12.00 MT Chiropractic Board
    Montana Board of Chiropractors
  • 12.00 NE Chiropractic Board
    Nebraska Board of Chiropractic
  • 12.00 NV Chiropractic Board
    Nevada Chiropractic Physicians' Board
  • 12.00 OH Chiropractic Board
    Ohio Chiropractic Board
  • 12.00 OR Chiropractic Board
    Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  • 12.00 RI Chiropractic Board
    Rhode Island Board of Examiners in Chiropractic
  • 12.00 SC Chiropractic Board
    South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  • 12.00 UT Chiropractic Board
    Utah Chiropractic Physicians Licensing Board
  • 12.00 VT Chiropractic Board
    Vermont Board of Chiropractic
  • 12.00 WA Chiropractic Comm
    Washington Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission
  • 12.00 WY Chiropractic Board
    Wyoming Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Course opens: 
01/01/2018
Course expires: 
12/31/2022
Event starts: 
10/27/2018 - 8:00am PDT
Event ends: 
10/28/2018 - 12:00pm PDT

Hours

 

0.75

Pali Cooper, DC

Introduction of the concepts of mobilization of the nervous system.

1.00

Mark Thompson, DC

Anatomy Lab: Cadaver prosection study of the anatomy of the brachial plexus and the Median nerve

1.25

Pali Cooper, DC

Nerve Entrapment Protocols for the Median Nerve.

  1. Median Nerve at Thenar Muscles
  2. Median Nerve at Carpal Tunnel
  3. Median Nerve at Pronator Teres / Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
  4. Median Nerve at Ligament of Struthers
  5. Median Long Tract at Coracopectoral Tunnel
  6. Median Nerve at the Scalenes

0.00

BREAK

1.00

Mark Thompson, DC

Anatomy Lab: Cadaver prosection study of the brachial plexus and Ulnar Nerve

0.50

Pali Cooper, DC

Nerve Entrapment Protocols for the Ulnar Nerve

  1. Ulnar Nerve at Hypothenar Muscles
  2. Ulnar Nerve at the Tunnel of Guyon
  3.  Ulnar Nerve at the Pronator Quadratus
  4.  Ulnar Nerve at Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

0.00

BREAK

1.00

Pali Cooper, DC

Nerve Entrapment Protocols for the Ulnar Nerve (continued)

  1. Ulnar Nerve at Medial Intermuscular Septum
  2. Ulnar Nerve / Medial Chord at Subscapularis
  3. Ulnar Long Tract at Scalenes

1.00

Mark Thompson, DC

Anatomy Lab : Cadaver pro-section study of the brachial plexus and the Radial nerve

0.00

BREAK

1.75

Pali Cooper, DC

Radial Nerve Protocols 

  1. Radial Nerve at Brachioradialis
  2. Radial Nerve at Supinator and Arcade of Frohse
  3. Radial Nerve at Brachialis / Brachioradialis
  4. Radial Nerve at Lateral Intermuscular Septum
  5. Radial Nerve Under the Triceps in the Radial Groove
  6. Radial Nerve at Triangular Interval (Superior Radial Tunnel)
  7. Radial Nerve at the Coracoid Process
  8. Radial Long Tract at Scalenes

0.00

BREAK

1.25

Mark Thompson, DC

Anatomy Lab: Cadaver prosection of the sciatic and femoral nerves

1.50

Pali Cooper, DC

Sciatic Nerve Protocols

  1. Posterior Tibial Nerve at Tarsal Tunnel
  2. Sciatic Nerve at Tendinous Arc of Soleus
  3. Common Peroneal Nerve at Distal Biceps Femoris
  4. Sciatic Nerve at Long Head of Biceps Femoris
  5. Sciatic Nerve at Hip Rotators

0.00

BREAK

1.00

Pali Cooper, DC

Femoral Nerve protocols

  1. Saphenous Nerve at Sartorius / Gracilis
  2. Femoral Nerve at Psoas
Life Chiropractic College West
25001 Industrial Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94545
United States
+1 (510) 780-4508

Park by Student Entrance on Clawiter Road side of building, then look for signage directing you to the check-in area. 

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Pali Cooper, DCPALI COOPER, DC, ART, DNS

Pali Cooper is a doctor of chiropractic, an active release techniques® soft tissue specialist and teacher.  Dr. Cooper integrates traditional chiropractic and many other treatment techniques with the principles of alignment and functional movement.

An honors graduate of Life Chiropractic West in 1991, she has certifications in Active Release Techniques® (ART), Biomechanics, Sports Medicine, TPI Certified Golf Fitness Instructor Level 2, SFMA, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Certified Practioner (DNS), and Yoga teacher training along with 20 years experience in body work. Dr. Cooper is an instructor with ART and teaches in the US, Canada and Europe and teaches anatomy classes for Yoga teachers.

Her volunteer work ranges from treating world-class athletes at the Ironman Triathlon in Kona to breast cancer survivors climbing Alaska’s Mt. McKinley. She herself has climbed to the summit of Mount Shasta twice as part of the Breast Cancer Fund’s Climb Against the Odds team, and has participated in countless charitable hikes and bike rides.

Dr. Cooper believes in staying active and enjoys running, hiking, cycling, and yoga. Summer 2012 she participated in a Sacred Trek in Ladakh, Northern India as a benefit for the Breast Cancer Fund. All proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Fund’s ground-breaking work to eliminate the environmental and other preventable causes of the disease.

Mark Thompson, DCMARK THOMPSON, BFA, MA, DC, CCSP, CSCS, ART

A 1991 graduate of Life West, Dr. Thompson teaches in the Diagnosis and Anatomy departments at Life West. He is a certified chiropractic sports physician (CCSP) and a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS). Credentialed as an Active Release Techniques® provider, he specializes in all manners of soft tissue and repetitive strain injuries both of the spine and the extremities. Dr. Thompson practiced in San Francisco, where he specialized in soft tissue and repetitive strain injuries of both the spine and the extremities.

In addition, Dr. Thompson contributes to continuing education programs for health care providers, centered on human anatomy and cadaver dissection. He has served as a continuing education provider for Life West college, the American College of Sports Medicine, American Council on Exercise and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America.

See below for a list of credits available for this seminar. 

Life Chiropractic College West is accredited by the CCE and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

NOTE to DCs licensed in: CO, CT, DE, DC, ID, IL, IA, MD, MA, MI, MS, MT, NE, OH, OR, RI, SC, UT, VT, VA, WA, WY, BC, NB, ON, QC.  These states generally accept programs sponsored by a college that is accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE).  These states and provincial boards do not require an application from CCE colleges. While it is higly likely that credits will be accepted, Life Chiropractic College West cannot guarantee that any session of this offering will be accepted by these licensing board(s). Life West urges licensees to familiarize themselves with the laws governing continuing education in the jurisdictions where they hold licensure.

Available Credit Hours

  • 12.00 CA Chiro Board, Category B
    CA Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Cat B
  • 12.00 CO Chiropractic Board
    Colorado Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  • 12.00 CT Chiropractic Board
    Connecticut Board of Chiropractic Examiner
  • 12.00 DC Chiropractic Board
    District of Columbia Board of Chiropractic
  • 12.00 DE Chiropractic Board
    Delaware Board of Chiropractic
  • 12.00 HI Chiropractic Board
    Hawaii Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  • 12.00 IA Chiropractic Board
    Iowa Board of Chiropractic
  • 12.00 ID Chiropractic Board
    Idaho Board of Chiropractic Physicians
  • 12.00 IL Chiropractic Board
    Illinois Medical Licensing Board
  • 12.00 IN Chiropractic Board
    Indiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  • 12.00 MA Chiropractic Board
    Massachusetts Board of Registration of Chiropractors
  • 12.00 MD Chiropractic Board
    Maryland Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  • 12.00 MI Chiropractic Board
    Michigan Board of Chiropractic
  • 12.00 MS Chiropractic Board
    Mississippi Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  • 12.00 MT Chiropractic Board
    Montana Board of Chiropractors
  • 12.00 NE Chiropractic Board
    Nebraska Board of Chiropractic
  • 12.00 NV Chiropractic Board
    Nevada Chiropractic Physicians' Board
  • 12.00 OH Chiropractic Board
    Ohio Chiropractic Board
  • 12.00 OR Chiropractic Board
    Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  • 12.00 RI Chiropractic Board
    Rhode Island Board of Examiners in Chiropractic
  • 12.00 SC Chiropractic Board
    South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  • 12.00 UT Chiropractic Board
    Utah Chiropractic Physicians Licensing Board
  • 12.00 VT Chiropractic Board
    Vermont Board of Chiropractic
  • 12.00 WA Chiropractic Comm
    Washington Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission
  • 12.00 WY Chiropractic Board
    Wyoming Board of Chiropractic Examiners
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