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 Burlington, VT - May 16, 2014
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Presented by Michael Blubaugh, MSPT, CPT, a twenty year veteran in the fields of sports rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedics,
lymphology, and sports performance training. He received his Manual Therapy Certification from the University of St. Augustine, is a
certified ACE personal trainer, and an IGNITE360 certified performance trainer.
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The Therapist’s Toolbox™ Live Workshop Series
Kinesiology Taping,
Manual Therapy &
NeuroMuscular Re-Activation
Combining Evidence-Based Approaches
for Optimal Outcomes
Workshop Dates
Binghamton, NY
May 02, 2014
Rochester, NY
May 03, 2014
Buffalo, NY
May 04, 2014
Burlington, VT
May 16, 2014
Albany, NY
Presented by Michael Blubaugh, MSPT, CPT, a twenty year veteran in the fields of sports rehabilitation,
outpatient orthopedics, lymphology, and sports performance training. He received his Manual Therapy
Certification from the University of St. Augustine, is a certified ACE personal trainer, and an IGNITE360
certified performance trainer.
Benefits to Attending
• Gain skills to supplement and support kinesiology
taping strategies with manual therapy and
neuro-muscular re-activation techniques
• Review evidence-based treatments and effective
methodology that result in improved functional
outcomes
• Practice with hands-on labs for upper and lower
quadrants
• Learn about documentation methods to
accurately justify treatment and patient progress
May 17, 2014
Syracuse, NY
May 18, 2014
800-433-9570 l Online at www.summit-education.com
• Examine and master methods that test, treat, and
retest to modify modalities to achieve optimal
outcomes
• Gain skills to supplement and support kinesiology taping strategies
with manual therapy and neuro-muscular re-activation techniques
Binghamton, NY
May 02, 2014
Rochester, NY
• Practice with hands-on labs for upper and lower quadrants
May 03, 2014
• Learn about documentation methods to accurately justify treatment
and patient progress
Buffalo, NY
• Examine and master methods that test, treat, and retest to modify
modalities to achieve optimal outcomes
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OTs & OTAs
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Albany, NY
May 17, 2014
Syracuse, NY
May 18, 2014
Kinesiology Taping, Manual Therapy &
NeuroMuscular Re-Activation
Binghamton, NY
With a hands-on format, this workshop will empower you to bridge the gap between having the tools and applying
them in effective combinations to make a difference in a patient’s life while improving outcomes and management of
complex clinical pathologies and dysfunctions. Using interactive case-studies, this lab-intensive workshop will guide you
through effective treatment strategies using a combination of manual therapy, therapeutic taping, and neuromuscular
reactivation techniques that can be used on orthopedic, geriatric, neurological, and sports medicine patients.
DoubleTree by Hilton-Binghamton
225 Water St
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 722-7575
This one-day workshop focuses on the most effective taping and proper billing practices to ensure that you are not only
able to achieve superior clinical outcomes with your patients but are also able to receive full reimbursement for the
services rendered. A test-treat-retest methodology is practiced so that immediate effects of treatments can be modified
as needed for optimal effectiveness, and after completing the workshop, you will be able to immediately implement the
strategies you learned for immediate positive outcomes.
Dates & Locations
May 02, 2014
Rochester, NY
May 03, 2014
About Your Program Instructor
Radisson Riverside
120 East Main St
Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 546-6400
With more than 20 years in the fields of sports rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedics, lymphology, and sports
performance training, Michael Blubaugh, MSPT, CPT is a highly experienced manual physical therapist, rehab
clinician and performance trainer. Mr. Blubaugh serves on the advisory boards of Imitative Learning Systems, Well
Spring Medical and Concord Physical Therapy and has taught more than 100 workshops across the U.S. He is coowner of Right Ready Sports Performance and Conditioning, which trains and rehabilitates athletes of all age groups
across a wide variety of sports. Mr. Blubaugh received advanced training and specialization in manual therapy and
massage therapy from the University of St. Augustine and is an Embelx nationally certified massage therapist, a
certified lymphatic therapist and has extensive experience in the field of edema management and lymphoma. In
addition to being a certified ACE personal trainer, a youth speed and agility training specialist with the International
Youth Conditioning Association and a certified Ignition360 trainer through the IMG Sports Performance Academies,
Mr. Blubaugh earned a BS in science education as well as a MS in physical therapy from the University of Kansas.
Buffalo, NY
May 04, 2014
Marriott Buffalo/Niagara
1340 Millersport Hwy
Amherst, NY 14221
(716) 689-6900
Burlington, VT
May 16, 2014
Learning Objectives
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Albany, NY
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Holiday Inn Airport
205 Wolf Rd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 458-7250
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Display competency of manual therapy treatments of common impairments of upper, lower quadrant and spinal column.
Distinguish which brands of tape would be most appropriate for certain populations.
List indications and contraindications to therapeutic taping.
Demonstrate competency of the use of kinesiology taping treatments of common impairments in upper, lower quadrant
and spinal column.
Explain why combined manual therapy, therapeutic taping and neuro-muscular reactivation results in superior clinical
functional outcomes.
Describe how neuro-muscular reactivation techniques differ from traditional therapeutic exercises used in the
rehabilitation process.
Utilize correct billing procedures for accurate reimbursement of taping modalities.
Implement manual therapy, taping strategies and muscle reactivation techniques that can be used the next clinical day to
provide superior pain management and improved functional outcomes.
Syracuse, NY
May 18, 2014
Comfort Inn & Suites Airport
6701 Buckley Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 457-4000
Continuing Education Credit
I.
Occupational Therapists - Summit Professional Education is an AOTA Approved Provider of
continuing education - provider #5873. This course is offered for 0.6 AOTA CEUs (6.0 contact hours).
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or
clinical procedures by AOTA.
II.
The Combined Use of Manual Therapy, Therapeutic Taping and Muscle Reactivation
» » Evolution of taping
» » Different brands of tape: Which work best for whom
»» Why combined treatment methods are superior to traditional methods
» » Evidence supporting taping
» » Evidence supporting manual therapy
» » How using manual therapy and taping creates improved pain management
and improved functional outcomes
Spine Anatomy
»» Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine anatomy and common dysfunctions
» » Manual therapy, therapeutic taping and neuro-muscular re-activation
R HANDS-ON LAB
III. Shoulder Complex
» » Anatomy and mechanics
» » Common dysfunctions
» » Manual therapy for keystone dysfunctions
» » Taping corrections for common shoulder dysfunctions associated with
rotator cuff pain
»» Manual therapy, taping and muscle re-activation for postural dysfunctions
»» Neuromuscular reactivation for shoulder positional weakness
R HANDS-ON LAB
IV. Elbow
»» Anatomy and mechanics
»» Manual therapy for common elbow dysfunctions
»» Taping for lateral and medial elbow pain and weaknesses
»» Neuromuscular reactivation for elbow weaknesses
R HANDS-ON LAB
V.
Wrist
»» Anatomy and mechanics
»» Manual therapy for common wrist dysfunctions including carpal tunnel
»» Combined neuro-mobilizations with neuro-taping
R HANDS-ON LAB
Hilton Burlington
60 Battery Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-6500
May 17, 2014
Workshop Outline
VI. Hip
»» Anatomy and mechanics
»» Manual therapy for common hip dysfunctions
»» Taping for common hip dysfunctions including total hip
»» Gluteal strength and hip pain
Physical Therapists - MA: This seminar meets accepted standards for continuing competence
activities. Save your certificate of completion for the relicensing process and/or your employer, 6.0
hours. NY: Summit Professional Education has been approved by the New York State Education
Department Office of the Professions Board for Physical Therapy to offer continuing education for
physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. This workshop is offered for 7.2 contact hours.
PA: This course has been approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy for 6.0
hours. VT: As per state board physical therapy rule 4(c)(5) attendance at educational programs, where
continuing education credit is approved by (any) State Chapter of the APTA it is accepted by the
VT state Board of Physical Therapy. This program was approved by the Kentucky Physical Therapy
Association for 6.0 hours.
Athletic Trainers - Summit Professional Education is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc.
to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. This program has been approved for a
maximum of 6.0 hours of category A continuing education. Certified Athletic trainers are responsible
for claiming only those hours actually spent participating in the continuing education activity. BOC
Approved Provider Number: P3785.
Hand Therapists - This course offers 4.0 contact hours of Category A, Formal Courses in Upper
Quarter Therapy and 2.0 contact hours each of Category C, Formal Courses with General OT or PT
Content, hand therapy education.
Kinesiotherapists - This course has been approved by the Continuing Competency Board for
Kinesiotherapy as meeting the professional development requirements of the Council on Professional
Standards for Kinesiotherapy (COPS-KT), 6.0 contact hours (0.6 CEUs).
Massage Therapists - Summit Professional Education is approved by the National Certification Board
for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider,
Provider Organization #152. This course is offered for 6.0 contact (CE) hours. 100% attendance is
required for a certificate of completion to be issued, no variable credit is given. State licensure
boards have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses.
Strength and Conditioning Coaches – This course has been approved by the National Strength and
Conditioning Association Certification Commission for Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
(NSCA-CSCS) for 0.6 CEU or 6.0 contact hours of continuing education, provider #I1059.
Personal Trainers - This course has been approved by the National Strength and Conditioning
Association Certification Commission for Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) for 0.6 CEU or 6.0
contact hours of continuing education, provider #I1059.
Rehabilitation and Other Professionals - This seminar qualifies for 6.0 continuing education hours
as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save
your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for
specific filing requirements.
This event contains intermediate level content.
R HANDS-ON LAB
VII. Knee
»» Anatomy and mechanics
»» Taping for total knee replacement
»» Taping for knee instability
»» Taping for patella-femoral pain
»» Reactivation techniques for achieving terminal knee extension
R HANDS-ON LAB
VIII. Ankle
»» Anatomy and mechanics
»» Taping for Achilles issues, ankle sprains, and plantar fasciitis
»» The ankle fascia strip
»» Neuro-taping for gait dysfunctions
SATISFACTORY COMPLETION
Participants must pay tuition fee, sign in, attend the entire seminar, complete an evaluation and
sign out in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants not fulfilling these requirements
will not receive a certificate. Failure to sign in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire
workshop. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available.
WORKSHOP HANDBOOK
Included with your registration you will receive a comprehensive manual compiled by the instructor.
DISCLOSURES: Guidelines exist whereby all speakers must disclose any relevant relationships.
Michael Blubaugh is compensated by Summit as an instructor. He has no non-financial relationships
to disclose.
Have continuing education credit questions? Please email our CE Department at ceinfo@
summit-education.com for the latest approval status. R EXTENSIVE LABS : With taping, exercise, and manual treatment techniques.
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Bring a pillow, pair of scissors and towel. Dress comfortably; appropriate
for lab (shorts and loose - fitting top or tank top) so that skin can be
exposed. We will be practicing treatment as well as practicing with
kinesiology tape.
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break, turn in your workshop materials and receive a 100% refund or credit on a future program.
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Workshop Schedule
Your instructor will break
for 15 minutes in the
morning and afternoon at
appropriate times.
7:30am – Registration & Breakfast
8:00am – Workshop Begins
11:30am - 12:30pm – Lunch On Your Own
3:30pm – Workshop Adjourns
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expire. In cases of inclement weather where the seminar is conducted as scheduled, you may request a credit
voucher toward a future seminar. If we must cancel or change the seminar for any reason, our liability is limited
to the cost of tuition. If you register and do not attend, you are still responsible for payment.
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Substitutions may be made at any time. Requests for cancellation must be received in writing by fax or mail
ten (10) days prior to the seminar in order to receive a refund less a $20.00 administrative charge per canceled
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