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FM LE: Functional MobilizationTM Lower Extremities
2.5 days 21 contact hours
Prerequisites: FM I and PNF I
Course Overview
This course will train the participant to evaluate and treat mechanical, neuromuscular and motor control dysfunctions of the lower extremities including hip, knee, foot, ankle, lower limb neural tension, and lower extremity PNF patterns.
Required Pre-Course Preparation Work
Prior to the classroom portion of this course, all students must complete required course preparation. The preparation may include reading, video and quizzes. Plan to spend approximately 1.5 hours learning this important information. Once enrolled in a course, required pre-course preparation work can be found by logging on to your IPA account and selecting "My Upcoming Courses." If you have any trouble accessing the required pre-course preparation work please call our office at 970-870-9521 for assistance.
Required Equipment: All participants should bring:
Half Foam Roll (12" x 6" which measures 3" tall at the apex since the 6" round is cut in half) to use during the course. You may order one from IPA or from a number of other providers. Orders that are received three weeks prior to a course, and clearly request shipment to a course, may be shipped directly to the course. All other orders will be shipped to the address given on the order. Order Half Foam Roll
8 ft Mobilization Belt. 1.5" x 8' mobilization belt. You may order one from IPA or from a number of other providers. Orders that are received three weeks prior to a course, and clearly request shipment to a course, may be shipped directly to the course. All other orders will be shipped to the address given on the order. Order Mobilization Belt
Supplies are shipped 2-3 weeks prior to the course. Orders placed after the supplies have shipped will incur a fee to expedite your order, and may include charges for faster shipping.
Recommended Reading
Illustrated Anatomy Book. It is recommended that each participant bring an illustrated anatomy book, or an electronic anatomy book app, to the course. We recommend Netter FH. Atlas of Human Anatomy. East Hanover, MNJ. Novartis 1977. Online anatomy applications work well if you have a way to access them during the course. Other illustrated anatomy books are acceptable. Atlas of Human Anatomy books may be ordered on Amazon.com or www.us.elsevierhealth.com/netter/
It is recommended that each participant reviews the Bibliography and read any article they are unfamiliar with prior to the course.
All Course Bibliographies
Purchase the Mike Baum PNF DVD $30. Email Mike directly at mike@oregoneurosportpt.com.
PNF in Practice, Adler, Susan, Beckers, Dominiek, and Buck, Math. 4th Edition, NY: Springer Verlag, 2014. Available at Amazon.com or www.springer.com, phone 800-777-4643, fax 201-348-4505, email: service-ny@springer.com.
Therapeutic Exercises for Spinal Segmental Stabilization in Low Back Pain. Richardson, Carolyn; Jull, Gwedolyn; Hodges, Paul; and Hides, Julie. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone, 2nd edition.
Approach Description
This approach developed and taught by Gregory S. Johnson, PT, FFFMT, FAAOMPT, presents the dynamic principles and procedures of Functional MobilizationTM as an evaluation and treatment component of the Functional Manual Therapy® treatment model. Functional MobilizationTM couples active and resisted movement (PNF) with soft tissue and joint mobilization to facilitate normalization of mechanical, neuromuscular, and motor control dysfunctions. The participant is trained to evaluate each movement segment through the use of PNF patterns and to combine the selective pattern into the full trunk and extremity patterns. Instruction will emphasize the treatment of both hypomobile structures and the stabilization of hypermobile segments with prolonged holds to promote activation of the core muscle’s contraction.
Objectives
Develop specific Functional Mobilization™ progression strategies to enhance functional capacity of the lower extremities.
Develop competence in the assessment and treatment of focus areas: hips, knees, ankles, and feet.
Develop home exercises to augment the FM treatment strategies
Dynamically incorporate passive, active, and resisted associated movements with joint and soft tissue mobilization integrated with functional neuromuscular training.
Develop strategic evaluation and treatment skills to enhance regional interdependence of the lower extremities.
Discuss the evidence for the FMLE material.
Instructor Note
The instructors advertised for the course are the intended instructors. The final number of instructors will be determined by course enrollment. Every effort is made to hold the course with the scheduled instructors. Course refunds or transfers will not be granted based on a change of instructors. Please note there may be instructor changes without prior notice. Multiple instructors are scheduled for each course. However, the actual number of instructors at a course will be determined by final enrollment.
Hours
2.5 Days, 20 Contact Hours
CEUs:
FMLE requires attendees to complete online pre-course preparation work before attending the classroom instruction. Approved CEUs for this course may vary depending on individual states' treatment of Online vs. Classroom Instruction. Before registering for a course you should verify approved CEUs with your state licensing board or association. State rules are subject to change. IPA courses are approved for PTs for the state in which the course is held. OTs and PTAs should check with their approving body to determine if the PT approval will be accepted.
Breaks
Break food will be provided during the first break on Friday evening. The break food is intended to be a snack, not dinner. No other food will be provided. We suggest you bring a water bottle and your own snacks if desired.
Audience
PT, PTA, OT, SPT
Attendees agree to utilize all skills of evaluation, assessment and treatment learned in this course to the extent allowed under the regulations of their professional practice act. By registering you acknowledge that your attendance does not represent authorization by the IPA, or any of its officers, to utilize any of the material learned which may lie outside of the strict interpretation of your practice act.
Attendance
Each attendee is expected to complete the required pre-course preparation work and attend all hours of instruction to receive a Certificate of Completion. Any exceptions to this policy must be pre-approved in writing by the IPA Directors.
Lab Clothing
Each participant's body must be accessible for observation and treatment. Sports bra or halter top and shorts are appropriate for women. Shorts or swim trunks for men. Please refrain from wearing large or sharp jewelry. A sweat suit is advisable between demonstrations, as temperatures may vary in the room.
Course Preparation
This 2.5-day workshop is quite demanding and intense. Please come prepared and rested. Have your fingernails clipped back and filed as some techniques require fingertip pressure. Review course manuals from FM I and PNF I. There will not be a review of FM I or PNF I at the course. Complete the required pre-course preparation work and bring the required equipment.
Georgetown University Hospital - MedStar
Address
3800 Reservoir Road NW
PM&R Department, Bless Bldg., Room CG-12
Washington, DC, 20007
Contact Information
Course Coordinator: Michael Uttecht
202.444.4180
Logistical
Nearby Lodging
Georgetown University Hotel & Conference Center
3800 Reservoir Rd. NW, Washington, DC 20007
202-687-3200 or 1-888-324-2111
Short walk to course
Marriott Key Bridge
Rosslyn, Virginia
703-524-6400
~1 mile to course
Holiday Inn Georgetown
2101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC
202-338-4600
~5 minute drive to facility
~10 minute walk to facility
Holiday Inn Rosslyn Key Bridge
Rosslyn, VA
703-807-2000
~1 mile to course
Georgetown Suites
Washington, DC
202-298-7800
~1 mile to course
Best Western Key Bridge
Rosslyn, VA
703-522-0400
1.1 mile to course
Savoy Suites Georgetown Hotel
3505 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC
202-625-5060
~10 minute drive to facility
Directions
Hospital Map
From Northwest Washington: Take Wisconsin Ave. south to Reservoir Rd. Turn right.
From Northeast Washington: Take Rhode Island Ave. west until it feeds into M St. Take M St. to Wisconsin Ave. Turn right onto Wisconsin Ave. Take Wisconsin Ave. to Reservoir Rd. and turn left.
From Southeast Washington: Take Pennsylvania Ave. west to Independence Ave. Bear left. Take Independence to 12th St. NW, and turn right. Take 12ths St. to K St. and turn left. Follow K St. to Whitehurst Freeway. Turn left onto Canal Rd. Stay in right lane. Bear right onto Foxhall Rd. Turn right at Reservoir Rd.
From Maryland 1-270: Take I-270 South toward Washington. Exit Rte. 355 Wisconsin Ave. South. Take Wisconsin Ave. south to Reservoir Rd. Turn right.
From Maryland I-95: Take I-95 south to I-495 west toward Silver Spring Exit Rte. 355 Wisconsin Ave. south. Take Wisconsin Ave. south to Reservoir Rd. Turn right.
From Northern Virginia I-66 (after 9:00am): Take I-66 East to the Rosslyn-Key Bridge exit. Stay in left land and follow signs to Key Bridge. Cross Key Bridge and stay in left lane. Turn left onto Canaql Road. Stay in right lane. Bear right onto Foxhall Rd. Turn right onto Reservoir Rd.
From Northern Virginia I-395: Take I-395 North. Exit Washington Blvd. to Rosslyn. Take Washington Blvd. and follow signs to Rosslyn and Key Bridge. Cross Key Bridge. Turn left onto Canal Rd. Stay in right lane. Bear right onto Foxhall Rd. Turn right at Reservoir Rd.
Parking
All on-campus parking is paid parking. Parking discounts will be made to course participants for any classes held on Thursday or Friday. On weekends, street parking is completely free so course participants are expected to utilize this option.
Visitors may park in the outpatient parking lot (at entrance 1) or in the Hospital Parking Garage (entrance 2). Side street parking is an option, especially on the weekends as it is free. Parking overall is difficult in DC and can be inconvenient. Please pay attention to street parking signs to avoid tickets.
Airport
Washington DC - National (DCA)
DCA: Reagan National
~15 minutes from the facility
Alternate Airports:
IAD: Dulles International
~45 minutes from the facility
BWI: Baltimore Washington International
~90 minutes from the facility
Airport Transportation
Taxi – Available at the exits of each terminal. Washington Flyer Services, 1-888-WASHFLY, www.washfly.com Supershuttle, 1-800-BLUEVAN, www.supershuttle.com Metrorail, (no stops directly in Georgetown), 202-637-7000, www.wmata.com At the airport, follow the signs designated “Metro”. Metrobus, 202-638-3780, located at the base of the Metrorail Station. Rental Cars, located in Parking Garage A. Rental cars are accessible via courtesy airport shuttles. Hours: 6am-11pm daily.
Disclaimer
Course Time Schedule
Friday
Check-in 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Instruction 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Scheduling Note
Schedule may necessitate changes due to travel restrictions of the instructor. The instructor will discuss any changes at the beginning of the course if applicable.