Professional and Continuing Education

Pawley Hall, Room 440G
456 Pioneer Drive
Rochester, MI 48309-4482
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(248) 370-3177
oupace@oakland.edu

physical therapist working on a young woman's shoulder in a clinic

Physical Therapy

Become a better physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist or other health care disciplines with professional development and extensive hands-on healing. The Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy continuing education program provides training in examination and intervention of a variety of musculoskeletal systems.

Cost: $500 per course for students taking the course as continuing education.

Register

Registration will open in August 2023.

Course Information and Schedule

S1 — Musculoskeletal examination and intervention for the upper and lower cervical spinal regions (28 contact hours)

September 16-17, 2023
October 14-15, 2023

Overview

This two-weekend course provides an in-depth and systematic orthopedic manual therapy approach to the examination and treatment of the upper and lower cervical spinal regions. This evidence informed practice approach features current concepts in managing biopsychosocial sources of chronic and acute neck pain, chronic and acute musculoskeletal conditions in the upper and lower cervical spine, and impaired region specific arthroneuromuscular performance with a focus on enhancing the human movement experience.

S2 — Musculoskeletal examination and intervention for the thoracic and lumbar spinal regions (28 contact hours)

November 11-12, 2023
December 2-3, 2023

Overview

This two-weekend course provides an in-depth and systematic orthopedic manual therapy approach to the examination and treatment of the thoracic and lumbar spinal regions. This evidence informed practice approach features current concepts in managing biopsychosocial sources of chronic and acute thoracic and lumbar pain, chronic and acute musculoskeletal conditions in the thoracic and lumbar spine, and impaired region specific arthroneuromuscular performance with a focus on enhancing the human movement experience.

E1 — Musculoskeletal examination and intervention for the upper extremities (28 contact hours)

January 13-14, 2024
February 10-11, 2024

Overview

This two-weekend course provides an in-depth and systematic orthopedic manual therapy approach to the examination and treatment of the upper extremities. This evidence informed practice approach features current concepts in managing biopsychosocial sources of chronic and acute upper extremity pain, chronic and acute musculoskeletal conditions in the upper extremities, and impaired region specific arthroneuromuscular performance with a focus on enhancing the human movement experience.

E2 — Musculoskeletal examination and intervention for the lower extremities (28 contact hours)

March 9-10, 2024
April 6-7, 2024

Overview

This two-weekend course provides an in-depth and systematic orthopedic manual therapy approach to the examination and treatment of the lower extremities. This evidence informed practice approach features current concepts in managing biopsychosocial sources of chronic and acute lower extremity pain, chronic and acute musculoskeletal conditions in the lower extremities, and impaired region specific arthroneuromuscular performance with a focus on enhancing the human movement experience.