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PNF: Functional Neuromuscular and Motor Control Training
The Functional Link For Manual Therapists
Prerequisites: None
Required Course Preparation
Prior to the classroom portion of this course, all students must complete required course preparation. The preparation for PNF includes videos, quizzes, and articles. Plan to spend approximately 4 hours learning this important information. Once enrolled in a course, required course preparation can be found by logging on to your IPA account and selecting "My Upcoming Courses." If you have any trouble accessing the required course preparation please call our office at 970-870-9521 for assistance. Please note that approved CEUs may vary depending on individual states' treatment of Online vs. Classroom Instruction.
Required Equipment
A printed copy of the course manual. 1 pillow and 2 pillow cases.
Recommended Reading and Viewing
It is recommended that each participant reviews the Bibliography and read any article they are unfamiliar with prior to the course. All Course Bibliographies
Any current literature on motor training.
MNM Clinical Reasoning Intro video
Purpose
To effectively treat as a Functional Manual Therapist®, one must address the interrelationship between the neuromuscular, soft tissue, and articular systems. PNF offers a dynamic and functional evaluation and treatment approach to this interrelationship based on specific analysis of motor recruitment patterns and Characteristics of Neuromuscular Function. This course progresses from specific shoulder girdle, pelvic girdle, and trunk patterns to weight bearing postures and movements. Content emphasizes the establishment of efficient motor recruitment patterns for rehabilitation of neurological and orthopedic patients and post manipulative techniques. The material in this course is directly related to current neurophysiology of muscle function and motor control.
Objectives
The participant will develop an understanding of the:
~ normal growth and development principles on which PNF is founded.
~ neurophysiology behind the PNF principles
~ FMT paradigm of mechanical capacity, neuromuscular function, and motor control.
~ application of the FMT paradigm to the practice of PNF.
~ FMT operational definition of Functional Efficiency and how it applies to the practice of PNF.
~ attributes and differences between tonic vs phasic contractions and isometric vs maintained isotonic contractions.
The participant will develop the:
~ clinical skills to determine a patient’s neuromuscular ability to initiate functional movements with a proper feed forward mechanism, and if necessary, select the proper PNF technique to facilitate a CoreFirst contraction.
~ manual skills to assess the mechanical capacity of the joint and soft tissues associated with PNF patterns and functional positions of hook lying, on-elbows, sitting, and gait.
~ observation skills to identify inefficiencies in the scapula and pelvic patterns as they relate to functional activities
~ skills to identify the presence or absence of CoreFirst® strategies in various functional movements and postures and demonstrate the necessary clinical reasoning to determine the proper PNF intervention if a dysfunctional motor strategy is identified.
~ clinical reasoning necessary to implement a plan of care related to the restoration of efficient mechanical capacity, neuromuscular function, and motor control through the utilization of appropriate principles and techniques of PNF based on the objective and subjective findings related to a patient’s presenting symptoms.
The participant will demonstrate in supervised lab practice sessions the clinical reasoning necessary to understand when and how to utilize PNF throughout the plan of care for both evaluation and intervention.
Instructor Note
The instructor advertised for the course is the intended primary instructor. Every effort is made to hold the course with the scheduled instructor. Course refunds or transfers will not be granted based on a change of instructor. Please note there may be a change of instructor(s) 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
3 Days, 24-28 Hours (Approved CEUs vary by state.
CEUs:
PNF requires attendees to complete online course preparation 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
No food will be provided during PNF courses. We suggest you bring a water bottle and feel free to bring your own snacks.
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 work before the course begins, 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 Directors.
Lab Clothing
Wear comfortable clothing for lectures and sitting labs. Participants' bodies must be accessible for observation and treatment. Please refrain from wearing large or sharp jewelry. Because there is a great deal of kneeling during this course, you may want to bring knee pads. Also, please bring proper shoes for Sundays' Gait lab.
Women: Sports top or loose fitting shirt so scapula is accessible, and shorts with loose waist.
Men: Shorts or swim trunks with loose waist.
ALL: Warm-up suits or other clothing worn over the above described attire is advised to ensure comfort between demonstrations as temperatures in the room may vary.
Course Preparation
This 3 day workshop is quite demanding and intense. Please come prepared and rested. Review the basic anatomy of the scapula and pelvis muscles and joints. This knowledge will serve as an important foundation for the principles and procedures taught. Be sure to complete the required course preparation listed above.
It is suggested that each participant review the Bibliography and read any article they are unfamiliar with prior to attending the course.
Hunter College
Information on parking, directions, phone numbers, etc are available at the Hunter College website: www.hunter.cuny.edu/continued_education/pt.
Address
School of Health Sciences
Brookdale Campus - Physical Therapy Dept
East Building, Lower Level, Rooms E002 – E013
425 east 25th Street
New York, NY, 10010
Contact Information
Logistical
Nearby Lodging
Ramada, 161 Lexington Ave (at 30th St), 212-545-1800
Chelsea Savoy Hotel, 204 W 24th St, 212-929-9353
Days Hotel, 48th & 49th St. – 790 8th Ave, 212-581-7000
Comfort Inn Murray Hill, 42 W. 35th St., 212-947-0200
Best Western Woodward, Broadway & 55th St., 212-247-2000
Doral Inn, 541 Lexington Ave @ 49th St., 212-755-1200
Hotel Metro, 45 W. 35th St., 800-356-3870
Clarion Park Avenue, 429 Park Ave. S., 212-532-4860
Directions
From George Washington Bridge: Follow signs to Harlem River Dr. (which becomes F.D.R. Dr.). Follow F.D.R. Dr. to the 23rd St. exit. Make the first right after the exit. This is 25th St. Campus entrance is on your right—East 25th St. between First Ave and F.D.R. Drive.
From Westchester or the Bronx: Take appropriate East River Crossing to Harlem River Dr. (F.D.R. Dr.). Follow directions above.
From Brooklyn or points South: Take any East River crossing to F.D.R. Dr. northbound. Exit at the23rd St.. At 23rd St., the is a Gulf gas station on your right. You may park there, or make a left turn onto 23rd St.. Proceed under F.D.R. Dr.. Make a right turn at the 1st light. Go to the end of the block, make a left onto 25th St. The campus entrance is on your right.
Buses: The Transit Authority Buses travel uptown on 1st Ave and downtown on 2nd Ave, stopping on 25th St. Crosstown buses on major East – West thoroughfares give free transfers.
Subway: Take the Lexington Ave. local to 23rd St. Walk to 25th & 1st , or take the eastbound 23rd St. bus.Buses: The Transit Authority Buses travel uptown on 1st Ave and downtown on 2nd Ave, stopping on 25th St. Crosstown buses on major East – West thoroughfares give free transfers.
Parking
The Gulf gas station between F.D.R. Dr. and the East River on 23rd St. has parking. To get to the Hospital walk up 23rd St. ½ block, make a right and walk to 25th St. Turn left, the campus entrance is on the right.
-Waterside, a large housing complex between F.D.R. Dr. and the East River, is directly across F.D.R. Dr. from the Hunter College campus. Parking is available with a pedestrian bridge across to 25th St. You can get to Waterside from the Northbound F.D.R. Dr. service road via 23rd St.
-There are also lots between 1st & 2nd Ave. on 28th, 29th, 31st and south of 23rd St.
Airport
New York, NY - La Guardia (LGA)
LGA: La Guardia
~9 miles / up to 1hr w/ traffic
Alternate Airports:
JFK:
Kennedy
~17 miles / up to 90 min w/ traffic
EWR: Newark
~15 miles / up to 1hr w/ traffic
Airport Transportation
Airport Transportation
Disclaimer
Course Time Schedule
Prior to Start of the Course -
Complete the required interactive online module.
Friday
Check-in 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Instruction 2:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM – 5:00 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.