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Calendar of Events 2008 --> April
  • April 23, 2008 - Eastern District Meeting and Free Seminar
    CERVICAL STABILIZATION THROUGH EXERCISE
    LEARN WHEN AND HOW TO SAFELY APPLY SPECIFIC STABILIZATION EXERCISES WITH YOUR CERVICAL PATIENTS
    Eastern District Annual Free 3 Hour Seminar
    Time: 6:00-9:00 pm
    Located in the Brasza Center
    Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
    261 Mack Blvd.
    Detroit, MI 48201

    Course Objectives
    Participants will:
    • Understand techniques to apply specific exercises for improving control and stability of the cervical spine.
    • Understand the available literature on the activity of the cervical muscles.
    • Understand a basic progression of basic to advanced cervical stabilization exercise.
    • Be able to perform specific cervical stabilization exercise and critique others performance of these specific exercises.
    • Apply information directly to patient care the next clinic day with appropriate patients.

    **MPTA membership is not required, but preference will be given to members in the event of overbooking
    **RSVP is not required for attendance but attendance will be based on first come, first serve basis.

    Parking is available in the flat lot just east of RIM. Entrance to building is off of Brady.

    For any further questions, contact Katie Palazzolo at (586)582-9626 or email at kpalazz1@hfhs.org
--> May
  • May 20, 2008- Northeastern District Meeting
    Where: Alpena General Hospital, Alpena, MI Topic: Evidence Based Examination
    For more information contact Cindy Pfalzer at cpfalzer@umich.edu
October
  • October 11, 2008 - MPTA Annual Fall Conference Bavarian Inn, Frankenmuth, MI
    check MPTA website and Shorelines for more information.
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