Faculty:Sue DuPontDuration:6 Hours 6 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Mar 18, is Archive: 2016 Description Manual - Advances in Treating Spinal Instability (18.75 MB) 102 Pages Available after Purchase Handout - Advances in Treating Spinal Instability (0.22 MB) Available after Purchase Outline INTRODUCTIONBACK PAIN: WHY IT'S A PROBLEMBiotensegrity: The Anti-Gravity ModelRole of the "Core" stiffness or movement?Myofascial connections and their role in stabilization and functionLAB #1 — MYOFASCIAL MOBILIZATIONSBACK PAIN: ARE WE CHASING THE PAIN?Structural vs..
Archive: Faculty:Sue DuPontDuration:6 Hours 6 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Mar 18, 2016 Description Manual - Advances in Treating Spinal Instability (18.75 MB) 102 Pages Available after Purchase Handout - Advances in Treating Spinal Instability (0.22 MB) Available after Purchase Outline INTRODUCTIONBACK PAIN: WHY IT'S A PROBLEMBiotensegrity: The Anti-Gravity ModelRole of the "Core" stiffness or movement?Myofascial connections and their role in stabilization and functionLAB #1 — MYOFASCIAL MOBILIZATIONSBACK PAIN: ARE WE CHASING THE PAIN?Structural vs.
sustained postures is functional pathologyEffects of and forcesEffects of chronic pain and dysfunction on movementWHAT IS SPINAL INSTABILITY?Ambiguity of term spinal instabilityDisconnect between medical diagnosis and clinical signs and symptomsHistorical perspective of spinal instabilityMuscle dysfunction and lumbar spinal instabilityFunctional vs..
functional pathologyEffects of sustained postures and forcesEffects of chronic pain and dysfunction on movementWHAT IS SPINAL INSTABILITY?Ambiguity of term spinal instabilityDisconnect between medical diagnosis and clinical signs and symptomsHistorical perspective of spinal instabilityMuscle dysfunction and lumbar spinal instabilityFunctional vs.
dynamic spinal instabilitySynergist, is agonist, and antagonist effects of muscles and force vectorsWHERE ARE WE NOW?Motor control vs..
dynamic spinal instabilitySynergist, agonist, and antagonist effects of muscles and force vectorsWHERE ARE WE NOW?Motor control vs.
general exerciseClinical prediction is rules for back painInfluence of posture and body typeMuscle sling dysfunctions - “Gluteal Amnesia,” Quadratus Lumborum Syndrome, etc.Importance of dynamic functional movement analysisLAB #2 – POSTURE, ROM, & MUSCLE LENGTHSPINAL INSTABILITY: CLINICAL PRESENTATION & OBSERVATIONSPatient case studiesFinding myofascial imbalances and compensatory patternsBest clinical tests for spinal instabilityClinical “pearls” for determining weak quadrantLAB #3 — DYNAMIC FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT OBSERVATIONS & CLINICAL ANALYSISCORRECTIVE EXERCISE PROGRESSIONS FOR SPINAL INSTABILITYMotor control of local stabilizersAdding tri-planar stabilizationTurning on the gluteal musclesProgression of Spinal Stabilization ExercisesEMG evidence-guided progressionsAdding equipment and unlevel surfaces5 functional tasks to ALWAYS includeLAB #4 — PRACTICE CORRECTIVE EXERCISE PROGRESSIONS LIVE CASE STUDYIdentify and develop a treatment planMyofascial sling dysfunction and spinal instabilityRESOLUTION Faculty Sue DuPont, MS, MBA, PT, ATC Related seminars and products: 6 Sue DuPont, MS, MBA, PT, ATC, is an expert in the field of orthopedics and sports medicine, with over 30 years of experience treating patients and athletes of all ages and activity levels..
general exerciseClinical prediction rules for back painInfluence of posture and body typeMuscle sling dysfunctions - “Gluteal Amnesia,” Quadratus Lumborum Syndrome, etc.Importance of dynamic functional movement analysisLAB #2 – POSTURE, ROM, & MUSCLE LENGTHSPINAL INSTABILITY: CLINICAL PRESENTATION & OBSERVATIONSPatient case studiesFinding myofascial imbalances and compensatory patternsBest clinical tests for spinal instabilityClinical “pearls” for determining weak quadrantLAB #3 — DYNAMIC FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT OBSERVATIONS & CLINICAL ANALYSISCORRECTIVE EXERCISE PROGRESSIONS FOR SPINAL INSTABILITYMotor control of local stabilizersAdding tri-planar stabilizationTurning on the gluteal musclesProgression of Spinal Stabilization ExercisesEMG evidence-guided progressionsAdding equipment and unlevel surfaces5 functional tasks to ALWAYS includeLAB #4 — PRACTICE CORRECTIVE EXERCISE PROGRESSIONS LIVE CASE STUDYIdentify and develop a treatment planMyofascial sling dysfunction and spinal instabilityRESOLUTION Faculty Sue DuPont, MS, MBA, PT, ATC Related seminars and products: 6 Sue DuPont, MS, MBA, PT, ATC, is an expert in the field of orthopedics and sports medicine, with over 30 years of experience treating patients and athletes of all ages and activity levels.
She is holds multiple degrees including a B.S. in Exercise Science/Athletic Training, an M.S. in Biology specializing in Biomechanics, a post-baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy, and an MBA in Healthcare Management..
She holds multiple degrees including a B.S. in Exercise Science/Athletic Training, an M.S. in Biology specializing in Biomechanics, a post-baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy, and an MBA in Healthcare Management.
Ms. DuPont is was on the Medical Staff at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games and awarded a 1-year fellowship at the U.S. Olympic Training Center..
Ms. DuPont was on the Medical Staff at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games and awarded a 1-year fellowship at the U.S. Olympic Training Center.
She is has worked with various professional and elite athletes, from WTA pro tennis to World Cup Figure Skating..
She has worked with various professional and elite athletes, from WTA pro tennis to World Cup Figure Skating.
the U.S.O.C. Biomechanics Division, is While working with Ms. DuPont researched and developed a Clinical Plyometrics protocol and presented the findings at the APTA National Conference.Ms..
While working with the U.S.O.C. Biomechanics Division, Ms. DuPont researched and developed a Clinical Plyometrics protocol and presented the findings at the APTA National Conference.Ms.
DuPont is has taught courses specifically for seniors on healthy aging and wellness..
DuPont has taught courses specifically for seniors on healthy aging and wellness.
She is is a veteran ACE Certified Fitness Instructor, teaching Pilates, kickboxing, and many other fitness courses for over 20 years..
She is a veteran ACE Certified Fitness Instructor, teaching Pilates, kickboxing, and many other fitness courses for over 20 years.
Ms. DuPont is has performed extensive research on the spine, aging, balance, and fitness..
Ms. DuPont has performed extensive research on the spine, aging, balance, and fitness.
her clinical practice, is In she utilizes advanced clinical techniques in manual therapy, taping/strapping, active stabilization, and soft tissue release to improve functional movement patterns..
In her clinical practice, she utilizes advanced clinical techniques in manual therapy, taping/strapping, active stabilization, and soft tissue release to improve functional movement patterns.
Ms. DuPont is Currently, teaches continuing education courses nationwide..
Currently, Ms. DuPont teaches continuing education courses nationwide.
home in Florida, is When she treats patients/clients for physical therapy and wellness and sits on the Advisory Board for Southwest Florida University's PTA program.Speaker Disclosures:Financial: Sue DuPont has an employment relationship with Joint Implant Surgeons of Florida..
When home in Florida, she treats patients/clients for physical therapy and wellness and sits on the Advisory Board for Southwest Florida University's PTA program.Speaker Disclosures:Financial: Sue DuPont has an employment relationship with Joint Implant Surgeons of Florida.
She is receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Non-financial: Sue DuPont has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose..
She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Non-financial: Sue DuPont has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.