Upper Quarter Neurodynamics:
Assessment and Treatment Strategies
Neurodynamics and treatment concept are frequently used in clinical practice without complete understanding of anatomy, patient presentation, and proper utilization. This course will work to help the clinician understand how to perform effective testing and perform proper treatment
Live Lab • 4.0 CE Credits
Register for This CourseCourse Overview
This 4-hour laboratory course provides an in-depth, hands-on exploration of upper quarter neurodynamics with direct application to orthopedic and neurologic physical therapy practice. Emphasis is placed on the anatomical, mechanical, and physiological behavior of the peripheral nervous system and its relationship to common upper extremity and cervical conditions. Participants will develop proficiency in the assessment and treatment of neural mechanosensitivity using evidence-informed neurodynamic testing and intervention strategies. Through guided lab practice, learners will integrate neurodynamic principles into differential diagnosis, clinical reasoning, and patient-centered treatment planning. Medical professionals, including physical therapists, should expect to achieve enhanced evaluation, management, and communication skills for patients with or without referral.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Describe the diagnostic classification systems as described by the guidelines.
Integrate the staging of the guidelines into effective examination of patients with post-op knee disorders.
Differentially diagnose post-op knee pain based upon the guidelines.
Apply evidence-based treatment techniques based on guideline classification of patients with post-op knee disorders.
Course Schedule
Saturday morning — over 60% hands-on lab.
8:00a — Developing Your Differential List
9:00a — LAB: Differential Diagnosis
10:15a — Break
10:30a — LAB: Treatment Based Upon Differential Diagnosis
11:30a — Cases
12:15a — Conclusion
CE Credits & Approval
This course is approved by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 4.0 continuing education credits. It is pre-approved in the following states as a result of NJBPTE approval: AK, DE, HI, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MT, NC, ND, OR, PA, TN, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY, and Washington, DC. This course involves 2.0 hours of evaluative procedures to treat a person without referral. The following states do not require pre-approval of courses and/or have no CE requirements for PTs and PTAs: AL, CO, CT, GA, ID, IA, ME, MO, NE, NH, WA. Not sure if your state is covered? Email us before enrolling.
Registration & Tuition
Tuition: $125 members | $150 early bird | $175 standard
Location: Phillipsburg, NJ
To register or ask about the next scheduled date, email abilityhealthwellness@gmail.com
Registration deadline is 5 days prior to the course date.
Frank Buzin, DPT, FAAOMPT, FASPT
Dr. Buzin earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Slippery Rock University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from West Chester University. He completed his fellowship in orthopaedic manual physical therapy at the Manual Therapy Institute and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Manual Physical Therapy and the Academy of Spine Physical Therapy. An Advanced Spine Care Practitioner at Physical Therapy at St. Luke’s, he serves as faculty for the St. Luke’s Spine Physical Therapy Fellowship and Orthopedic Residency and enjoys mentoring and teaching courses on manual therapy and treatment of the nervous system throughout the region.
Ready to deliver better post-surgical knee outcomes?
Register for This CourseDisclosures: Dr. Buzin reports no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Cancellation: written requests received ten (10) days prior to the seminar receive a refund less a $35 administrative charge; within ten days, no refund is granted but a credit equal to the amount paid may be applied toward a future course.
