2-Day Thoracic Spine and Regional Interdependence to Advance Outcomes

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Frank Layman, PT, DPT, EdD, MTC Related seminars and products

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Frank Layman, PT, DPT, EdD, MTC, has been a specialist in the field of orthopedics and sports medicine for nearly three decades. He has a vast amount of experience treating patients and athletes of all age groups and activity levels.  Dr. Layman graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training from Radford University, earned his Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Old Dominion University, and has an EdD from the University of Virginia in Curriculum and Instruction, with concentrations areas in Administration and Sports Medicine.  He received a transitional DPT from the university of St. Augustine, where he obtained his Manual Therapy Certification. He also holds a certification in Dry Needling.

Dr. Layman has taught Sports Medicine courses and has been active with programs in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, and Physical Therapy Assistance. In addition to his clinical and administrative duties and patient care responsibilities, Dr. Layman is an officer in the United States Army Reserves, an author, lecturer, consultant, adjunct faculty member (HPU-Leadership and Professionalism), and Board Member and VP of Business Development for Tapout Fitness in the Raleigh/Durham area. He is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association, and the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Frank Layman has an employment relationship with OPPT Community Hospital. He receives a speaking honorarium from Allied Health Education and TKA. Frank Layman receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Frank Layman is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, APTA Orthopaedic Section, and AAOMPT.

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Objectives

1. Evaluate the anatomy of the thoracic spine and surrounding musculature.
2. Inspect the biomechanics associated with the influence of LE posture and UE movement by the thoracic spine.
3. Demonstrate the importance of examining and treating globally.
4. Determine the potential contributors of the thoracic spine on the UE and LE.
5. Assess the importance of regional interdependence in treating UE and LE dysfunctions
6. Employ treatment approaches that the thoracic spine has as a critical biomechanical link.
7. Design elements to individualize comprehensive treatment sessions for improved outcomes.
8. Inspect red flag indicators in the thoracic spine.
9. Demonstrate exercises that improve motor skills required to enhance manual therapy interventions in the thoracic spine
10. Investigate research to gain greater insight for best practice
11. Formulate strategies to enhance clinical acuity in observations made during movement analysis
12. Apply advance clinical reasoning skills for more effective impact of skilled care delivered to patients with thoracic spine involvement
13. Construct a framework to improve sequencing of interventions and patient management to enhance movement systems and function.

Outline

• Regional interdependence model
• Contributing factors for UQ/LQ/spinal pain
• Coupling behavior of the thoracic spine
• The unique anatomical interrelationships of the thoracic spine

• Identify biomechanical deficits faster
• Improve understanding of remote areas of influence
• Explore the differences in approaching dysfunctions through the lens of regional interdependence

• Big three go to verbal cues for improving spinal posture
• Discover the missing elements to a comprehensive program
• Coordinate therex and MPT to improve performance

• Self myofascial and mobilization techniques
• Thoracic spine mobilization techniques
• Kinesiology taping
• Postural restoration
• Spinal mobilization
• Soft tissue mobilization & IASTM
• Deep tissue release
• Strain counterstrain technique
• Myofascial release

• Pain
• Movement restrictions
• Functional loss
• Stiffness
• Weakness
• Referred pain
• Parenthesis
• Debility

• Shoulder pain
• Low back pain
• Hip pain
• Rib pathology
• Facet joint dysfunction
• Scapula dyskinesia
• Degenerative changes
• T4 syndrome
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Compression FX
• Spondylosis
• Postural faults

Target Audience

• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapy Assistants
• Chiropractors
• Exercise Physiologists
• Strength and Conditioning Coaches
• Athletic Trainers