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2024 ROCKY MOUNTAIN ANNUAL CONFERENCE & PT EXPO
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Friday, September 27
 

8:00am MDT

Treating the Cervical Spine While Never Leaving The Seat (Part 1)
Friday September 27, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am MDT
This presentation will inform the participants of the development, purpose, and significance of the IFOMPT Cervical Framework. We will discuss via case study how the framework may inform decision making especially regarding risk analysis. Participants will have the opportunity for hands-on practice to address mobility impairments and motor control impairments while the patient remains seated.
Speakers
avatar for Michael House

Michael House

Michael House, PT, DSc, graduated from Ithaca College in 1997 with an M.S.P.T. He completed his DScPT in 2010 from Andrews University and in the process also passed his OCS in 2008 (recertified 2018). In 2014, Dr. House completed his fellowship with NAIOMT and is a Fellow of AAOMPT.Michael... Read More →
Friday September 27, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am MDT
Forest

10:00am MDT

Treating the Cervical Spine While Never Leaving The Seat (Part 2)
Friday September 27, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
CONTINUED - Part 2: This presentation will inform the participants of the development, purpose, and significance of the IFOMPT Cervical Framework. We will discuss via case study how the framework may inform decision making especially regarding risk analysis. Participants will have the opportunity for hands-on practice to address mobility impairments and motor control impairments while the patient remains seated.
Speakers
avatar for Michael House

Michael House

Michael House, PT, DSc, graduated from Ithaca College in 1997 with an M.S.P.T. He completed his DScPT in 2010 from Andrews University and in the process also passed his OCS in 2008 (recertified 2018). In 2014, Dr. House completed his fellowship with NAIOMT and is a Fellow of AAOMPT.Michael... Read More →
Friday September 27, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Forest

1:00pm MDT

Treating, Evaluating, and Referring Pediatric Patients for the Primary Care Physical Therapist
Friday September 27, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
This presentation will provide attendees with evidence-based methods of evaluating and treating common pediatric diagnoses that may be seen in a rural or orthopedic physical therapy setting. This presentation will also discuss when to refer to a pediatric physical therapy specialist and/or orthotist. This presentation will include: review of current literature, prognostic variables, clinical reasoning, and case studies. It will be delivered in a lecture and question/answer format.  
Speakers
avatar for Jordan Anglin

Jordan Anglin

Jordan Anglin graduated from Appalachian State University with her bachelor's in Exercise Science and received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Baylor University. Since graduation, she has worked as a pediatric physical therapist at All Abilities Physical Therapy & More for... Read More →
avatar for Samantha Cohen

Samantha Cohen

Dr. Samantha Cohen is a board certified pediatric physical therapist currently practicing at All Abilities Physical Therapy & More for Kids in Colorado Springs. She is also one of the owners of the clinic which is dedicated to neuro-based care for patients age 0-18. Sam teaches courses... Read More →
Friday September 27, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Tarn

1:00pm MDT

Trouble in The Saddle: Pudendal Neuralgia in Cyclists
Friday September 27, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
This session will provide attendees with a general understanding of the symptoms, diagnosis, and potential treatment options for pudendal neuralgia. Information covered will include: an overview of relevant anatomy and neurophysiology, indications/contraindications for pelvic health treatment, evidence-based approaches to manual therapy and modality-based physical therapy treatment for pudendal neuralgia and its sequalae. The presentation will be delivered in a lecture and hands-on lab format with the presenter available to guide attendees and answer questions.
Speakers
avatar for Nathan Wrzesinski, DPT

Nathan Wrzesinski, DPT

Nathan Wrzesinski is a fellowship trained manual physical therapist with specialty training in men's and women's pelvic health currently practicing in Colorado Springs, CO. His future goals are to complete his training with Herman and Wallace to receive the Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner... Read More →
Friday September 27, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Forest

3:00pm MDT

The "Pain in The Butt" Patient: Orthopedic Assessment and Treatment of the Pelvic Health Patient
Friday September 27, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm MDT
This session will provide attendees with a general understanding of the assessment and treatment of simple pelvic health issues in an orthopedic setting and when to refer to a pelvic health specialist. Information covered will include: an overview of relevant anatomy and neurophysiology, indications/contraindications for pelvic health treatment, evidence-based approaches to orthopedic assessment and treatment of the spine and pelvis, and case studies involving pelvic health and orthopedic presentations. The presentations will be delivered in a lecture and hands-on lab format with the presenter available to guide attendees and answer questions.
Speakers
avatar for Nathan Wrzesinski, DPT

Nathan Wrzesinski, DPT

Nathan Wrzesinski is a fellowship trained manual physical therapist with specialty training in men's and women's pelvic health currently practicing in Colorado Springs, CO. His future goals are to complete his training with Herman and Wallace to receive the Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner... Read More →
Friday September 27, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm MDT
Forest
 
Saturday, September 28
 

9:00am MDT

A Novel Approach to Hernia Repair: Pre- and Post-Operative Care through Return to Sport
Saturday September 28, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am MDT
Review the elements of hernia anatomy, hernia risk factors, differential diagnoses, and surgical interventions as it pertains to post-operative care. Identify key differences between robotic, laparoscopic, and open procedures in rehabilitation. Discuss the current state of research for post-operative care following hernia surgery. Introduce novel pre-surgical screening to evaluate functional and regional deficits that may impact recovery and return to sport. Discuss goals and plans for progressive post-operative hernia care and provide an overview of rehabilitative benefits following hernia surgery. Provide detail of criteria-based care to address post-operative hernia care through return to sport, which is currently underreported in the literature.
Speakers
avatar for Haley Leo, PT

Haley Leo, PT

Haley earned her Bachelor of Exercise Science at University of Delaware and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Drexel University. Haley pursued work as a physical therapist in San Francisco with opportunities to work the Rugby World Cup 7s, p1440 volleyball tournaments, and the US... Read More →
avatar for Andrea Malagon

Andrea Malagon

Andrea earned her Bachelor of Athletic Training at Azusa Pacic University and emphasized collegiate athletics and industrial sports medicine prior advancing her education at Baylor University, in which she earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy. Currently, she works at Vail Health... Read More →
Saturday September 28, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am MDT
Elevation

11:00am MDT

Strut Your Stuff: Working with Dancers and Performing Artists for Non-Dance PTs
Saturday September 28, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm MDT
This presentation will provide attendees key elements of working with dancers or other performing artists, including dance medicine-specific evaluation and assessment processes. We will also discuss common injuries and healthcare concerns, as well as cultural contexts. With prevailing perceptions that healthcare providers don't understand dancers or offer unhelpful advice, the aim of this session is to provide information to attendees to start helping change that narrative. The presentation will be delivered in a lecture format.
Speakers
avatar for Alyssa Arms

Alyssa Arms

Dr. Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS is a physical therapist, educator, and dancer. She is the owner of Back in Step Physical Therapy, where she specializes in working with dancers of all ages and genres. Dr. Alyssa works with dancers and dance teachers in her clinic, in the studio, and... Read More →
Saturday September 28, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm MDT
Elevation

4:00pm MDT

Downhill Skiing is Fun and Risky. Biomechanics, Common Ski Injuries, and Evidence Based Injury Prevention
Saturday September 28, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
PTs who work with skiers should understand downhill skiing terminology, common mechanisms of injury, and return to sport considerations to treat patients or clients who would like to return to downhill skiing. This session will cover these topics using the most current high quality evidence, gathered by the authors for writing the Independent Study Course "Physical Therapist Management of the Winter Athlete: Orthopedic Management of the Downhill Skier." We will finally present an evidence based, progressive strength and conditioning program for recreational skiers looking to prevent injuries.
Speakers
avatar for Kate Spencer, PT

Kate Spencer, PT

Dr. Kate Spencer PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS has been downhill skiing as long as she can remember. Practicing PT since 2006, she served as a PT volunteer for the US Ski Team from the start. She was a traveling PT for 10 years, working winters in Aspen/Snowmass in an on-mountain clinic where... Read More →
avatar for James Spencer

James Spencer

James is a 2006 graduate of Northeastern University in Boston where he spent many weekends waking at 4 AM to drive to the icy ski slopes of Maine and Vermont. Currently he is owner of Ajax Physical Therapy in Aspen Colorado and serves as Vice President of the Academy of Orthopaedic... Read More →
Saturday September 28, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
Elevation
 
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