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Physical & Occupational Therapy CEU Courses

Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes
Systemic Manifestations, Treatment Approach, & Navigating the Complex Patient

17.5 CEU Course

We are currently an approved CEU provider in AZ, FL , GA, LA, NC, OH and TX. We are adding other states. Please click below to request CEU approval in your state.

Recommended Reading

Taming the Zebra is the ultimate guide to prepare for your upcoming in-person Physical Therpay continuing education (CEU) class. With its comprehensive coverage of HSD/EDS and practical and evidence-based treatment approaches, it's the best resource to help you get the most from the course.

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$529 Earlybird > 6 wks prior

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

We understand plans change and illness and emergencies arise. Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the course date will receive a refund of the amount paid for the course less a $50 processing fee. Cancellations made within 3 - 6 days will incur a 20% fee. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the course will incur a 30% fee. Contact info@tamingthezebra.org with any questions. 

Course Agenda

Course Agenda

DAY 1

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5:30 pm                     Registration

6:00-7:00 pm            Introduction to pathophysiology, etiology, epidemiology, & diagnostic criteria

7:00-7:20 pm            (Lab) Application of diagnostic criteria

7:20-7:30 pm            Break

7:30-8:30 pm            Dysautonomia and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS),  pathophysiology & diagnostic criteria

8:30-8:40 pm            Q&A

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DAY 2

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7:40-8:00 am            Coffee/ tea & check in

8:00-9:15 am            Beyond Diagnosis: Physical therapy examination and evaluation of patients with HSD and EDS

9:15-9:45 am            (Lab) Application of PT examination techniques

9:45-10:00 am          Break

10:00-11:00 am        Mast cell activation disorder (MCAD), gut health and pelvic health issues 

11:00am-12:00 pm  Musculoskeletal interventions for HSD/hEDS and POTS through the life-span.

12:00-1:00 pm          Lunch (on your own)

1:00-1:30 pm            (Lab) Interventions for HSD and POTS, including both case studies of pediatric, adult and geriatric patients, small and large group discussion about treatment modifications

1:30-1:45 pm            Q&A

1:45-2:45 pm            Upper extremity examination and treatment.

2:45-3:00 pm            Break

3:00-3:30 pm            (Lab) Elbow and hand assessment and treatment of common subluxations

3:30-4:15 pm            Psychosocial components of care: sleep hygiene, stress management, coping skills

4:15-4:30 pm            Integrating with other providers: medical management, etc. 

4:30-5:00 pm            Medically complex case studies

DAY 3

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7:40-8:00 am            Coffee/ tea & check in

8:00-9:00 pm            Neurological Manifestations in EDS/HSD

9:00-9:30 am            Examination of the mid to lower cervical spine and upper cervical spine, treatment approaches and activation of stabilizers.

9:30-10:00 am          Lab to practice palpating and treatment via long hold repositioning, activation of stabilizers, and self treatment approaches

10:00-10:15 am        Break

10:15-11:00 am        Pain generators and differential treatment approaches.

11:00am-12:00 pm  Thoracic spine and lumbar evaluation and techniques to aid alignment.

12:00-1:00 pm          Lunch (on your own)

1:00-1:30 pm            (Lab) Assessing and teaching self treatments of thoracic, rib and lumbar subluxations

1:30-2:30 pm            Hip vs Pelvis subluxations

2:30-3:00 pm            (Lab) Assessing spine vs pelvis vs hip subluxations

3:00-3:15 pm            Break

3:15-4:00 pm            Knee, tibiofibular and foot subluxations - evaluation and treatment ideas for common subluxations

4:00-4:30 pm            (Lab) Assessing knee vs tibiofibular vs foot subluxation

4:30-5:00 pm            Orthopedically complex case studies

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Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course participants will be able to:

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  • Perform clinical examinations to screen for HSD/hEDS and will have access to online resources for screening other types of EDS

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  • Screen for common comorbidities such as Mast Cell Activation

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  • Syndrome, Autonomic Dysfunction, and Digestive Issues and will know when to refer out for specialty care

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  • Modify treatments to accommodate comorbidities

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  • Perform clinical testing for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

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  • (POTS) and will be able to modify exercise approaches for treatment of POTS

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  • Recognize common subluxations in the major joints of the body and will demonstrate at least one treatment for correction of these subluxations

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  • Understand the treatment paradigm presented so they can apply it to treatment of patients with HSD/EDS

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  • Gain mastery over treatment progression in this patient population

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  • Identify red flags that require safety checks prior to continuing with treatment

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  • Identify common neurological manifestations in HSD/EDS

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  • Identify the multiple types and drivers of pain that patients with HSD/EDS may present with

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