PNF Refreshed! 40 Years of Mary Massery Tweaks

830 South Addison Avenue,Villa Park IL 60181

02 December, 2022

Description

Course Description:If all you remember about Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is random “diagonal patterns,” then this course is for you. PNF can be a powerful approach when the techniques are creatively applied to clinical problems. Dr. Massery’s extensive background in PNF, along with 40 years of clinical refinements, makes her uniquely qualified to teach PNF in today’s evidence-based practice environment. The purpose of this course is to apply current PNF research, philosophy and treatment concepts to pediatric and adult patients with neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and/or cardiopulmonary conditions. The extensive use of hands-on labs; dissection of functional tasks to facilitate goal-directed movements; use of techniques with specific clinical cases; and a live patient demonstration, will “refresh” PNF for today’s practitioner. Participants will leave with sharpened skills and an abundance of new ideas on the immediate application of PNF to their practice. About the Instructor:Dr. Massery received her BS in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University in 1977, her DPT from the University of the Pacific in 2004 and her DSc from Rocky Mountain University in 2011. Mary’s extensive Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) training at Northwestern University as both a student and faculty member forms the basis of her therapeutic approach to patients with neuromuscular and pulmonary impairments. Her PNF courses focus on improving functional outcomes by recognizing and utilizing the link between motor behaviors and breathing/postural mechanics. Dr. Massery has been invited to give over 1,000 professional presentations in 50 US states and 18 countries worldwide on related topics, including more than 100 presentations for the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Mary has received national awards from the APTA, including its highest clinical award, The Florence Kendall Practice Award, honoring “one’s outstanding and enduring contributions to the practice of physical therapy." She has been honored as Outstanding Alumnus of the Year by each of her 3 universities. She was also awarded Northwestern University’s Alumnae Research Achievement Award. Mary continues to maintain a private practice in Chicago, specializing in breathing and postural dysfunction. Target Audience: This course will be of interest to Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists. Course ObjectivesAt the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to: 1. Describe the philosophy and historical development of PNF. 2. Demonstrate refinement in their PNF therapeutic handling skills. 3. Expand their treatment planning ideas towards functional, meaningful outcomes for patients with neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and/or cardiopulmonary impairments via multiple clinical cases, and the inclusion of a live patient demonstration when possible. 4. Design a PNF-based intervention strategy in small groups for improved trunk function for a specific patient using the concepts presented throughout the course, and present the case back to the class. Three Day Course ScheduleFriday, December 2 (7.5 Contact Hours) 8:00 - 8:30 Registration 8:30 – 9:00 Overview of course topics 9:00 – 10:15 Lecture: Introduction of PNF philosophy and historical development 10:15 - 10:30 Break 10:30 – 12:00 Lecture/Demonstration: Activities, Techniques & Elements (ATE): The “heart and soul of PNF” Activities: What are the activities the patient wants to accomplish? Washing dishes, getting dressed? Techniques: Which handling PNF TECHNIQUE would best match the activity you hope to improve for your patient? Elements: What sensory ELEMENTS (proprioception, point of tactile contract, auditory input, visual input, etc.) would increase the information that the brain could use to improve the motor planning and motor outcome response? 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch 1:00 - 2:45 Lab 1: D1 UE pattern and selected ATE’s 2:45 - 3:00 Break 3:00 - 5:30 Lab 2: D2 UE pattern and selected ATE’s Saturday, December 3 (7.5 Contact Hours) 8:00 - 8:30 Coffee and ... 8:30 – 9:00 Review, synthesis and Q&A 9:00 - 10:15 Lab 3: LE Patterns: More techniques and elements 10:15 - 10:30 Break 10:30 - 12:00 Lab 4: Applying techniques to limbs and trunk. What drives your decision? 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch 1:00 - 2:45 Lab 5: Mobility vs. stability techniques. Which is appropriate for your patient? 2:45 – 3:00 Break 3:00 - 4:30 Lab 6: Bilateral patterns. How does the trunk respond? 4:30 - 5:30 Patient Demonstration (if possible) Sunday, December 4 (5.5 Contact Hours) 7:30 - 8:00 Coffee and ... 8:00 – 8:45 Review, synthesis and Q&A. Patient demonstration debrief 8:45 – 10:15 Lab 5: Developmental Activities using PNF: supine & prone 10:15 - 10:30 Break 10:30 – 12:00 Lab 7: Developmental Activities using PNF: upright 12:00 – 12:45 Lunch 12:45 – 1:15 Problem solving small group session: Designing PNF strategies for real patient cases based on task analysis and client goals 1:15 – 2:00 Presentation of cases 2:00 – 2:30 Course wrap up. Next week’s homework! Lodging Lodging: A special rate at The Hyatt Place Lombard is available if you mention that you are taking a course at Easterseals DuPage. 2340 South Fountain Square Drive in Lombard, IL P:630.932.6501 Continuing Education CreditsContinuing education credits for P.T/O.T will be offered through the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Early Intervention credits have been requested for 20.5 contact hours. All participants will receive a course completion certificate upon successful completion of the conference. No certificates will be awarded until course completion is verified on the final date of the conference.