Interdisciplinary Integration
Course Schedule
| Date |
Location |
Speaker |
Time |
Register |
| March 26-29, 2009 |
Lincoln, NE |
Multiple Speakers |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Register |
Course Tuition
- Early Registration Fee: $725 ($200 daily registration is also available by calling PRI)
Course Description
Our first annual Interdisciplinary Integration course will be offered for health professionals of all disciplines. No prerequisite PRI courses are needed and daily registration is available. This course will offer recommendations on how to manage patients who are limited in successful outcomes through intra-discipline treatment only. Influences of the feet, cranium and the autonomic nervous system; vision and the vestibular system; and the pelvic floor; on each other and on the practitioner’s examination and intervention will be outlined. PRI tests and techniques will be used to help implement this interdisciplinary integrative intervention.
Day One: Podiatric Integration
(Paul Coffin, DPM & Ann Ringlein)
Day Two: Dental Integration
(Mike Hoefs, DDS)
- Course Description
This one day course will introduce clinicians to craniofacial pain, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), and there relationship to the rest of the musculoskeletal system. We will explore the concepts of cranial osteopathy, internal derangements of the temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) and their relationship to postural restoration. Participants will gain an understanding of treatment modalities that address these dysfunctions and the integration with other disciplines. Case studies will be shown to demonstrate this treatment philosophy and coordination of treatment.
- Learning Objectives
1. Learn the anatomy of the cranium, TMJ, and pathophysiology of TMD and cranial strains.
2. Recognize the signs and symptoms of craniofacial pain.
3. Understand the process of examination, diagnosis and treatment objectives.
4. Become familiar with some of the orthopedic appliances used and their correct applications.
5. Learn to identify the primary pathology and its significance in the timing of integrative treatment.
6. Recognize when maximum medical improvement has been achieved.
7. Learn different methods of maintaining stability through orthodontics, restorative dentistry, and long term occlusal appliances.
8. See the use of applied kinesiology autonomic testing, and computerized biometric testing to diagnose pathology and demonstrated corrections.
- Course Agenda
8:00 – 9:00 Introduction to Craniofacial Pain / TMD
9:00 – 10:00 Anatomy of TMJ and Cranium - Pathophysiology of TMJ
10:00 – 10:15 Break
10:15 – 11:00 History, exam, imaging, computerized biometric testing, applied kinesiology
11:00 – 12:00 Diagnosis and Treatment planning, TMD appliances and protocol
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch (on your own)
1:00 – 2:00 Cranial Osteopathy and Cranial Strains – relationship to TMD, orthodontics, posture and craniofacial pain
2:00 - 3:00 Treatment of Cranial Strains using Advanced Lightwire Functional Appliance (ALF) - Stabilization techniques using restorative dentistry and orthodontics
3:00 – 3:15 Break
3:15 – 4:00 Case studies showing dental, cranial and TMD etiologies and guidelines for diagnosis
4:00 – 5:00 Interdisciplinary Integration - Panel Discussion
Day Three: Vision Vestibular Integration
(Ron Hruska, MPA, PT,James Nedrow, OD, MS, FAAO, Chad Personett, OD)
Day Four: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
(Heather Engelbert, PT, PRC & Lori Thomsen, PT, PRC)
- Course Description
This introductory one-day lecture course is structured so that clinicians will gain an appreciation for the influence of an asymmetrical pelvis and the relationship to pelvic floor function. We will explore in detail pelvic floor anatomy and respiration. Participants will be able to incorporate a PRI treatment approach to specific pelvic floor dysfunction such as incontinence, prolapse, and pelvic floor hypertonicity. This introductory course will facilitate an interdisciplinary approach to pelvic floor rehabilitation.
- Learning Objectives
1. Identify musculature of the pelvic diaphragm.
2. Understand the respiratory diaphragm and how it integrates with pelvic floor dysfunction and rehabilitation.
3. Recognize pelvic asymmetry and understand the relationship of pelvic asymmetry and pelvic floor dysfunction.
4. Apply appropriate PRI techniques to treat incontinence, pelvic floor hypertonicity and prolapse.
5. Appreciate an interdisciplinary approach and recognize when to refer to other professionals.
- Course Agenda
8:00 – 9:00 Pelvic Floor Anatomy
9:00 – 10:00 Introduction to PRI Concepts and Pelvic Asymmetry
10:00 – 10:15 Break
10:15 – 11:00 Cont’d
11:00 – 12:00 Respiratory Role of Pelvic Floor
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch (on your own)
1:00 – 3:00 PRI Integration Specific to Pelvic Floor (Incontinence, Prolapse, Pelvic Pain/Hypertonicity)
3:00 – 3:15 Break
3:15 – 4:00 Continuation of Treatment Approach
4:00 – 5:00 Interdisciplinary Integration
